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WGN News: Man’s inspiring journey to lose over 200 pounds taken one step at a time

February 7, 2018

WGN-TV – Many people are on the treadmill trying to be healthier as part of their New Year’s resolutions. But for one local man, that path to fitness meant losing over 200 pounds.

Andrew Sansardo never looked like his twin brother. He was twice his size and born with a condition that made his knees turn inward. The genetic combination ultimately took a huge toll on his life.