Cecci, - 20 kg (44 lbs)

Cecilia (Cecci) grew up in a family whose social life revolved around food and meals. The feeling of belonging was built up around food. The bag of chips for the weekend was quickly finished off in the sofa so she wouldn't get less than her big brother. Eating a lot was a compliment to the cook and a way to show appreciation.

Cecci's weight problems however started in 1994 during a year as a bored and homesick au pair. Food was a familiar comfort. Food was pleasant, cozy, something dear to me. Cooking became a way to let off steam. Since then her weight has swung up and down.

- I didn't have a hard time reaching 90 kg (198 lbs). Several times. But I have always fought to lose it again. I've attended Weight Watchers, tried LCHF, GI and Weight coaching on the Internet.... You name it!

Came to a crossroads

Every time Cecci lost weight, she was convinced it was for the last time. But the pounds always came back. One by one. In the summer of 2010, she weighed 91 kg (200 lbs) and had a BMI of 30. Again! That is when she realized that she had to stop yo-yo dieting. Realized that something had to be done. Not just about her weight but her whole life. She came to a crossroads. Cecci quit her job at a PR agency to try her chances full time on a career in stand-up comedy. The same week she left her job, she visited Itrim.

- Being overweight and unhappy about it has consumed my thoughts for almost half of my life. I was disgusted with myself. I have been ashamed. I have joked about it, both privately and on stage. I have been angry at my surroundings and at the same time tried to defend my right to look the way I do. I have consoled myself by eating and become even fatter. I hate to think of how much energy and time obesity has stolen from my life!

Support makes a big difference

Cecilia chose to become a member of Itrim for two years already at the beginning. She knows that she needs support to continue maintaining her new weight and really change her habits completely.