Mother who struggled to walk at 20st reveals how old-fashioned methods like keeping a food diary helped her lose half her body weight without jabs
Chanelle Cross, 36, from Nottingham, decided to take control of her health after her weight climbed to 20st 0.5lbs and a size 20 dress while she battled comfort eating and plantar fasciitis.

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- Published: Oct 19, 2026, 9:57 AM UTC
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