For some, losing weight is a simple matter of eating more veggies and upping their activity level.
For others, however, the journey is much longer and more difficult.
They have hundreds of pounds to lose, and they need medical intervention to make it possible.

But once they do, they have the potential to change their entire lives.
Two of the most memorable stars of the show’s fifth season were twins Brandi and Kandi Dreier.
Best of all, their new bodies have given them a new start.

Kandi, who stays active onFacebook, posts every so often to share her joy with her followers.
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