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Although Tammy and Amy have had different journeys since debuting on 1000-Lb Sisters, the sisters also share similar characteristics. When viewers got introduced to Amy and Tammy Slaton in season 1, the sisters opened up about their unhealthy family background. They highlighted how it played a significant role in their unhealthy eating habits. Although the girls have enjoyed varying degrees of success on their weight-loss journey, the show has highlighted the many similarities between the sisters. Below are the top 3 similarities viewers have noticed while watching the sisters through the years.
Amy and Tammy Both Have Annoying Behaviors
One thing that jumps straight at ardent viewers of the show is that both Amy and Tammy have annoying behaviors. From treating others poorly to gaslighting their way out of nearly every situation and manipulative behavior — there’s just so much toxicity between them. Initially, when the season began, Tammy’s toxic behavior towards nearly everyone was easy to notice.
Meanwhile, Amy’s focus on her weight-loss journey and devotion to caring for her nearly bedridden sister Tammy helped cover up her annoying traits for a longer time. However, as time passed, Amy’s annoying behavior became more glaring. In the more recent episodes, she has shown a tendency to be manipulative and has begun to slip back into her unhealthy lifestyle.
On Reddit, one 1000-lb Sisters fan, u/cuebrickx, started a conversation about the differences between Tammy and Amy. While most of the comments highlighted the disparities between the sisters, some users used the opportunity to focus on their similarities. One particular user u/PurplePetal04 noted how the sisters both have toxic behavior, although Tammy’s was more pronounced. The user wrote,
“I agree. I think they both have annoying traits. Amy tries to act like she’s superior to Tammy, and Tammy is mostly insufferable the majority of the time.”
Amy and Tammy Are Both Prone To Self-Harm
At the beginning of her weight-loss journey, Amy revealed that one of her motivations was her desire to have kids and start a family. Unfortunately, the fulfillment of that goal has made Amy one of the polarizing characters on the show. Firstly, she decided to get pregnant against her doctor’s instructions, thereby putting her life and her unborn child at risk. Also, Amy has resumed her unhealthy eating habits and added more weight since becoming a mom.
This has placed her on par with Tammy, who had to be checked into a rehabilitation center because she continued jeopardizing her health due to her food addiction. At some point, Tammy weighed 771 lbs and had suffered a near-death experience before she began to take her weight-loss journey seriously.
Meanwhile, Amy has continued to be a polarizing character to fans. While commenting on that Reddit thread, some fans quickly pointed out that Amy was just as guilty of self-harming behavior as Tammy. A Redditor u/e-rinc, emphasized how Amy got pregnant despite her doctor’s warning. The user also touched on Amy’second pregnancy and how she put the baby’s health at risk due to her unhealthy eating and weight.
Amy and Tammy Have a Sibling Rivalry
Perhaps the most telling similarity between the sisters is their sibling rivalry. It is pretty hard to miss, and viewers have watched it play out between the two since the show kicked off in 2020. Fans have been vocal about how Amy thinks she is better than Tammy due to her progress on her weight-loss journey. Meanwhile, Tammy, on the other hand, is quite mean towards her elder sister and regularly puts her down.
While commenting on the Reddit thread, one user, u/Lolopine, touched on the sibling rivalry between the sisters. The user claimed Amy was motivated by being smaller than her younger sister Tammy. The Redditor cited an example of how Amy requested revision surgery after Tammy’s bariatric surgery was approved.
The 1000-Lb sisters have also shown their sibling rivalry in their relationships. After Amy tied the knot with Michael Halterman, it seemed inevitable that Tammy would follow in her sister’s footsteps. The season 4 finale sees Tammy accomplish that with her marriage to Caleb Willingham. There is nothing wrong with sisters sharing similarities. Most parents wouldn’t mind that for their kids. However, when these shared similarities are toxic traits, they become a big problem that could spiral out of control.