Sitting with her doctor, Jade Davis’ eyes filled with tears. At just 22, she was confronted with the harsh reality that her size 30 frame could send her into an early grave at any moment.
It was a shocking turning point for Jade, who'd spent years binge-eating sugary treats, as she vowed to take control. But rather than using faddy diets or gastric surgery, she simply began calorie counting, and after eating just under 1,800 calories a day, in two and a half years determined Jade has reached her goal, losing a staggering 15st.
Despite the fact she is having to fundraise to remove the loose skin she has been left with, Jade, 25, a healthcare worker who lives in Nottingham, says she is proud of the person she sees…
