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CHRIS THELEN/STAFF
SANDRA THOMAS, 34
Mrs. Thomas lives in Hephzibah with her son, Keenan, 9, daughter, Wendy, 11 (pictured here), and husband, Amos. She works with the Army Community Service Referral and Follow-up Program at Fort Gordon, helping families that come to the Augusta area.
Why she wanted to participate: "I'm now a size 13 - coming from a size 22. I'm proud of my accomplishment; I've worked extremely hard and I look good, I feel good and I'm healthier than I've ever been in my 34 years."