Both born in Germany, It’s been 30 years since beautiful twins Tia and Tamera Mowry have earned their fame on their hit show like Sister, Sister.
“Today is the 30th anniversary of Sister, Sister and I’m so grateful for this show and the experiences it has given me,” Tia began in the Instagram caption.
“It was the first time I really believed in myself and my dreams. I remember being on a press tour in New York when the show premiered, feeling like all my hard work and prayers had paid off.”
She continued, “My sister and I faced rejection when our show wasn’t initially picked up, but we didn’t give up.” Tia explained that they were informed the show “would be a mid-season replacement,” meaning the series would replace a show that wasn’t successful during the fall TV season, adding how they “were back up.”
“Whenever I feel like I get to a place where I want to quit, I go back to that moment and remember that dreams do come true and to keep going and keep believing,” she concluded.
The Mowry sisters were born in Gelnhausen in West Germany. Their mother, Darlene Renée Mowry (née Flowers), managed her children’s careers when they were in a singing group called Voices, and also worked as a security guard. Their father, Timothy John Mowry, was in the U.S. Army at the time of their birth, and later became a custody officer/jailer with the City of Glendale Police Department, when the family moved to California.
Their father is white, and has Irish ancestry, while their mother is of Afro-Bahamian descent. The parents met in high school, in Miami, Florida. Both joined the U.S. Army, and both would eventually reach the rank of Sergeant. The Mowry family growing up was described as “close-knit” and “very spiritual.” In fact, the sisters became born-again Christians when they were eight.
Tia is two minutes younger than her twin sister, Tamera. Tamera was born first, at 4:30pm, followed by Tia at 4:32pm. They also have two younger brothers, actor and musician Tahj Mowry and the youngest Tavior Mowry, who plays college football for University of California, Davis.
Both are now 45 years old, married with children and have had their fair share of health scares. Yet through it all, both have managed to keep smiling through it all.
Tia was diagnosed with Endometriosis, an abnormal growth of cells from the lining of your uterus that appears outside of the uterine cavity. It can be painful and cause fertility issues. Due to her diagnosis, Tia had two surgeries and was told she needed a third.
“Not being able to have kids was an immediate fear. It made me feel out of control. I knew that I desperately wanted to have children and after speaking with a nutritionist that came recommended by my doctor, I was reassured that with the right eating habits and lifestyle changes (no sugar, no carbs!), I would have a better possibility of getting pregnant. I started to see a light at the end of the tunnel. I became extremely health conscious, changed my diet, and I think those changes helped with ultimately getting pregnant.”
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Tamera is one who likes to eat healthy but like many of us, doesn’t always want to stay in the kitchen. Here’s how she eats and stays healthy–while on a budget!
“The trick is to avoid packaged foods that are loaded with ingredients you can barely pronounce and know when to buy the fresh foods that will give you energy, reduce weight gain and lead to overall better health. There are plenty of nutritious foods that cost less that $2.00, but I wanted to share two affordable eating tips to help get you on the right track to eating healthy on a budget.
1. Shop in Season
“You don’t need to eat the same produce year round. If you explore new recipes and only buy fruits and vegetables that are in season, you will save money. Vegetables that are in season will cost less than when they aren’t, so learn what is freshest when and start planning. Also, don’t feel restricted to buy a specific type of produce. Just because kale is all the rage doesn’t mean you need to eat it to be healthy. If it’s more cost effective to buy spinach, select this green instead. Try to find produce that maintains the nutrients of your first choice and add it to your next salad or pasta dish.”
2. Freeze Meals
“One of the biggest culprits of eating junk food is being hungry without a meal plan in mind. When I want something quick, the last thing I want to do is cook. That’s usually when most of us go for the unhealthiest foods. Instead, plan meals in advance, cook them and freeze them for a later date. You can make casseroles, soups or any number of these healthy freezable meals and when you’re hungry, pop them in the oven or microwave for a few minutes to enjoy.”
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