A British mother-of-two has revealed how moving to the US caused her to balloon in size because of the huge portions sizes.
Originally from Bristol Emma Passé, 35, began piling on the weight after moving to Portland in Oregon when she was just 18.
Describing how her weight soared to 294lbs (21 stone), Emma explained: 'Portions of food are served on massive plates and could easily feed a few people at once.
'All drinks have free refills and the calories in one meal can easily exceed anyone's daily allowance.
After developing pre-diabetes and breathing difficulties, she took up exercise and has now dropped 154lbs (11 stone) to become a body builder.
Mother-of-two Emma Passe, 35, from Bristol, blames huge American portions for her weight soaring to 294lbs (pictured) after moving to Oregon aged 18
Emma, pictured showing off her slimmed down figure after losing 154lbs, documents her fitness journey online having discovered a love for weight lifting and the gym. The scar across her torso suggests she may also have had a tummy tuck to deal with resulting excess skin
'I really started getting "curvy" as a teenager, and I remember my grandmother poking the bottom of my belly when I was in a bikini on holiday,' said Emma.
'I was probably about 14 at the time and already it was being noted that I was getting podgy.
'Over the years the lack of activity combined with American food and portion sizes caused me to gain weight steadily as time went on,' said Emma
'The real weight gain into obesity ramped up when I moved to the United States in 2002. At 22, I had my daughter and then at 27 I had my son.
'Over the years the lack of activity combined with American food and portion sizes caused me to gain weight steadily as time went on.'
With a job as an account executive that required a lot of travel, Emma was regularly eating on the go and at corporate dinners.
She soon found herself tipping the scales at almost 300lbs (21st 4lbs) and wearing a size 22 (UK 26).
'A number of years working a corporate job, requiring a lot of travel by plane and car, led to an unhealthy regime,' she said.
'My career has kept me very busy - I spent a lot of time driving or flying and eating at restaurants on the go. I didn't work out and I didn't watch my portions, so gradually the weight continued to pile on.'
By 2015, Emma suffered from uncontrollable body acne, high cholesterol, pre-diabetes and had to sleep with a special machine to keep her breathing at night.
She would get out of breath just tying her shoelaces, and her declining health left her deeply concerned about what other people thought of her.
By April 2015, she had high cholesterol and was pre-diabetic, and she had such severe sleep apnoea that she had to sleep with a machine at night just to keep breathing
When Emma first went to the gym, she joined a chain that promised 'no judgement' so that she felt comfortable exercising - and has since discovered a love of feeling and getting strong
Emma, pictured left before losing weight, and right after, had a job that involved lots of corporate dining and socializing - often including gourmet dinners and fast food
'At my doctor's appointment in April 2015, my lab work showed high cholesterol and I was pre-diabetic. I had such severe sleep apnoea that I had to sleep with a CPAP machine at night just to keep breathing.
'I had uncontrollable body acne that was resistant to treatment, and frequent bouts of anxiety.
'I felt heavy and tired all the time. Bending forward to tie my shoes or even put shoes on left me breathless. I was hyper-aware of how I looked and constantly worried about sweating or getting out of breath in front of people.
'I remember I took a work trip to Washington DC and I took the stairs up to the offices on Capitol Hill, and by the time I got to the top, which took me a while, I was covered in a sheen and I could barely breathe. I felt so embarrassed in front of my colleagues.
'I would go for walks with my kids, but nothing more than that. Work has always kept me so busy that I always had an excuse as to why I couldn't get in any real exercise.
'I was morbidly obese and at the age of 30 I was hearing suggestions of lifelong cholesterol medication. I was scared and overwhelmed, but I wanted to be healthy and try to cure myself before embarking on a lifetime of medication.
'I couldn't imagine having to take medication for the rest of my life. I felt totally defeated and worried for the future. The idea of taking a pill to control something that was within my power to change really prompted a big shift in my mind.
Having discovered her passion for body-building, Emma has gained a newfound confidence and feels inspired by women who lift weights while still embodying femininity
Emma wants to remain in good bikini shape in 2019. She now keeps her figure trim with a combination of weights and cardio, which makes her feel strong
After just one month of embarking on her new fitness regime, Emma lost 15lbs which motivated her to continue with her plan. Several years on and she's fitter than ever
'I wanted to look and feel good, and I knew I wasn't willing to take a lifetime of medication at my age.
The fear of having to be on medication for the rest of her life made Emma realise that she could still change her health. She began working out at a gym, promising no judgement to gym-goers, and in her first month lost 15lbs which spurred her on to keep going.
'When I first went to the gym, I stuck to the weight machines which had instructions on them and did cardio for half an hour after. Initially I joined Planet Fitness, a gym which markets their facilities with a promise of no judgement.
'I stayed in that gym for about a year until my capabilities outgrew what they had available,' explained Emma who now shares her journey on her @the_busy_bodybuilder account on Instagram.
'In the first month I lost 15 pounds and I was so surprised. I knew most of it was that initial water weight, but I considered what would happen if I did that month after month, again and again.'
Emma loved the gym once she started, as it made her even more determined to keep losing weight and find out how to improve her life.
Having halved her weight, she's now 145lbs (10st 5lb) and wears a size 6 (UK size 10).
'I found a love for fitness and an obsession with weight lifting. I found the combination of weights and cardio was magic for me and it made me feel strong,' said Emma.
Since embarking on her fitness journey, Emma has halved her weight, and now wears a size 6
Emma is now a regular gym-goer and posts pictures of her fitness journey and newly toned physique on her Instagram account called @the_busy_bodybuilder
'A woman who can power lift is a powerful thing. I went to the gym almost every day, most days at four am before work or before my kids were up.
'There's something very rewarding about sore muscles and the breathless walk out of the gym, knowing that you did something great for your body and your life.
'A woman who can lift heavy iron and still embody femininity is compelling. I am inspired by strong women who fuel their body with strategic exercise and good food.
'Weight loss to this degree is such a double-edged sword though. While I am very happy with what I have achieved and even happier in this new lifestyle where I can prioritise my health, I still fight body image issues from a lifetime of obesity.
'I'm not sure that will ever go away, and I think that's simply human nature. We are programmed to find the negatives in and around ourselves, so you really have to be ready to battle out those thoughts.
'My message has always been consistent on all social media: "nothing worth having ever comes easy."
'Sometimes we're all so consumed with being parents, or spouses, or employees, we never make the time for ourselves in the same way, but none of us want to sacrifice our health and shorten our lives because we're too afraid to be a little selfish.'
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Main photo article A British mother-of-two has revealed how moving to the US caused her to balloon in size because of the huge portions sizes.
Originally from Bristol Emma Passé, 35, began piling on the weight after moving to Portland in Oregon when she was just 18.
Describing how her weight soared to 294lbs (21 s...
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