Charlotte Harneiss, 33, was caught in a vicious cycle of overeating and dieting, until she discovered her competitive streak...
Before
Ever since I was a teenager, I’ve used food as way to comfort myself when In was feeling stressed or upset. It was always a short-term fix, though, as when I realised how much weight I’d gained, I’d feel depressed.
I was always gaining weight and then losing it on some fad diet. I was stuck in a vicious cycle – and I rarely exercised.
By the time I was 30, I weighed 19st 3lb and was a dress size 24.
In January 2015, I was sat at my desk at work when photos from our Christmas do were emailed round the company. I’ll never forget the feeling of horror when I clicked on the link and saw myself. It must have been the most unflattering photo I’d ever seen. I was mortified.
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