After years of dreaming of Santorini's stunning beaches and breathtaking sunsets, Julie Backhouse and her husband Brian booked their dream holiday to the Greek island to celebrate her 50th birthday.
They had an amazing break exploring the island and tasting its amazing food, but when they returned to their Milton Keynes home Julie faced a life-changing moment.
As she looked through the photos from their time away, the housekeeper was heartbroken by her appearance. At 5ft 8in her body mass index (BMI), used to gauge a healthy weight, was 51 - more than twice the NHS recommended range of 18.5 to 24.9 - making Julie super-obese according to the official definition.
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