Photo SpecialThey lost half their size!

See the amazing transformations of five people who lost weight – and gained their lives back

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ETHELYN ABELLANOSA

Age: 37
Starting Weight: 364 lbs.
How She Did It: She joined Weight Watchers
Why She Did It: When a diabetes test came back negative, Abellanosa says, "I was so grateful and realized that God had given me another chance – a chance to finally get well and be healthy."

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Updated: Thursday Dec 28, 2006 | 06:00 AM EST

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