Tag: food addiction

I felt like an outsider from a young age. I was different than other kids in my community. I was raised in a very religious household and was homeschooled. On top of that, I struggled with a learning disability that made it difficult for me to excel in public school. I found comfort in food.

By the time Emma turned 18, she tipped the scales at an unhealthy 15st 11lbs. And during the following decades, she ballooned further as she began binging on takeaway pizzas and kebabs. She washed this down with fizzy drinks, while also mindlessly munching on crisps and chocolate bars throughout the day. The extra bulk began