23-05-2025
Mum Of 3 Drops 38kg After Beating Binge-Eating Disorder – Now She's Eyeing A Beauty Crown
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Becca Goddard, a mother from Kent, shed 38kg after gastric sleeve surgery that helped her battle postnatal depression and a binge-eating disorder that once ruled her life
Motherhood, while a source of immense joy, can also present significant challenges. Becca Goddard, a 32-year-old nursery teacher from Thanet, Kent, UK, faced such difficulties following childbirth. After becoming a mother, she developed postnatal depression and a binge-eating disorder, which triggered uncontrollable cravings and rapid weight gain. Becca found herself constantly reaching for food, often driven by boredom or emotion, and soon found her health in serious decline.
Taking Control Over Health And Life
Becca's struggles began after the birth of her second daughter in 2015, worsened by a car accident in 2017 and compounded by her third pregnancy in 2021. At that point, her weight reached 90kg, and she faced multiple health issues. Despite everything, she managed to win a plus-size beauty pageant, proving her resilience.
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Determined to regain her health, Becca opted for gastric sleeve surgery in Turkey, at £3,500. At her heaviest, Becca weighed 90kg, considerable for her 5-foot frame. Her binge-eating disorder made food feel like an addiction, with cakes, biscuits, and chocolates becoming both comfort and curse.
The turning point came in summer 2024. By Christmas, she had lost 38kg, reducing her weight to just over 50kg. Her health improved dramatically, blood pressure normalised, fatty liver resolved, and chronic back pain vanished.
Life After Transformation
Post-surgery, Becca has not only transformed her health but also her lifestyle. Her pre-surgery diet included sugary breakfasts, chips for lunch, and heavy takeaways for dinner. Now, her meals are controlled and nutritious: small portions of cereal, tuna salads, lean protein with vegetables, and daily hydration.
She is now preparing to compete in the Miss Bariatric pageant in November 2025. Her three daughters, aged 14, 9, and 4, have noticed the change, enjoying more active time with their mother. 'I can now kick a football around without losing my breath," she shared. Her middle daughter is especially excited for her mum to take part in the upcoming school sports day.
Despite the positive changes, Becca has faced criticism for her appearance. 'People say I look ill from being too thin. But no one said a word when I was overweight," she noted. Undeterred, she continues to embrace her transformation, proving that health and happiness come in many forms, and that resilience can rewrite any story.
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