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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
National
Sophie Halle-Richards

'Takeaway bingeing led to swelling on my brain - look at me now'

Francesca will always remember the "heart-breaking" moment she realised her nine-months pregnant sister was wearing clothes in a smaller size than her.

She had been concerned about her size for some time, and was even diagnosed with swelling on her brain - thought to be linked to her weight.

Despite being called the "chubby" twin once at school, the 34-year-old from Sale only started to put weight on when she joined a fast-paced graduate scheme in 2012.

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