WOMAN LOSES 8ST TO DITCH 'FAT SISTER' TAG

A former takeaway addict, who once weighed 20st, has lost over 8st in a bid to ditch her ‘fat sister’ tag. After years of feeling like the ugly sibling, Sarah Brabson, 30, decided to shed the pounds to be more like her slimmer sister, Rebecca, 22. Now weighing just 11st 8lbs, Sarah shares clothes with her sister and the pair are often mistaken for twins. Size 10 Sarah says: "I hated being the fat sister. Whenever we'd go out together I always felt like the ugly one.

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