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After watching the sisters for years, 1000-Lb Sisters fans have come to like Amy Slaton more than her sister Tammy for various reasons. When Amy and Tammy debuted on TLC’s 100-Lb Sisters, fans quickly became interested in the two and their journey toward healthier lives. However, after watching the sisters for more than four years, fans have noticed distinct differences in their personalities.
Although Tammy and Amy’s distinct abilities and personalities make them unique, it also determines how likable the fans find them. While neither is perfect, Amy has enjoyed more favorable reviews and positive fan comments than her elder sister Tammy. Nonetheless, in a recent thread on Reddit, fans discussed the differences between the sisters, including crucial reasons why most prefer Amy over Tammy.
1000-Lb Sisters’ Amy Treats People Better Than Tammy
Right from season 1 of 1000-Lb Sisters, the two sisters’ apparent difference was in how they treated others. While Amy had a kinder disposition to those around her, Tammy quickly earned herself a spot on the villain list due to her poor treatment of people — especially those that are kind to her. Tammy could hardly move on her own when the season started and so had to be cared for by Amy. Nevertheless, she was needlessly mean to Amy and always talked down on her younger sister. Surprisingly, Amy continued to care for her without any complaints.
On Reddit, one user, u/cuebrickx, started a thread to discuss the differences between the two sisters. The OP narrated how Tammy causes harm to everyone around her, unlike Amy, who is a lot nicer. The user also noted how Tammy continued to be toxic after her surgery. Most of the comments agreed with the OP’s arguments. One user u/HarleyHix, wrote,
“Amy has kindness and empathy for others. Tammy doesn’t.”
Many of the viewers took off their gloves as they tore into Tammy. They slammed her poor attitude, and some even compared her maturity level to that of a 12-year-old.
Amy is More Disciplined Than Tammy
Another difference fans noticed from the onset was the level of discipline displayed by both sisters as they embarked on their weight-loss journey together. While Amy showed more restraint and judiciously followed the meal plan suggested by her doctor, Tammy always fell back to old unhealthy eating habits. The result was that Amy was able to get her bariatric surgery done way ahead of her older sister Tammy.
Even after seeing her younger sister make progress, Tammy still didn’t take her weight-loss journey seriously until she almost lost her life. While commenting on the thread, u/moonlightmasked buttressed the point further. The user said,
“Also, Amy did make a ton of improvements to her health. Tammy couldn’t do it until she was literally comatose in a hospital and as 24/7 care.”
Some users also pointed out how Amy has managed to keep her weight down despite two pregnancies. Fans emphasized how this was another pointer to Amy’s unrivaled discipline as opposed to Tammy’s. A fan u/Xystal revealed they were shocked that Amy gained less than 15 pounds after two pregnancies. The user expressed optimism about Amy’s ability to lose more weight now that she’s done having kids.
Amy Embraces Responsibilities Unlike Tammy
One of the things that won Amy so many admirers in the first place was how she cared for Tammy despite the unfriendly atmosphere created by her older sister. Amy took it on as a responsibility and executed it to the best ability. In stark contrast, Tammy tends to shy away from responsibility. Even when it came to taking charge of her weight-loss journey, she needed to be admitted into a rehabilitation facility to achieve the only success she managed throughout the show.
Most of the users on Reddit agreed that Amy and Tammy were at odds when it came to responsibility. A Redditor u/MissTeeny27 described Amy as “parentified,” meaning she feels the need to take care of people almost in a caregiver-type role. The user further claimed that Tammy was the direct opposite and expected to be cared for by others. Amy has been one of the shining stars of 1000-Lb Sisters for many viewers. Although she isn’t perfect, the general feeling is that her good qualities far outweigh her shortcomings.