Woman's Day Magazine NZ

Don’t judge me! IT’S NOT MY FAULT I’M THIS SIZE

For years Chyanne Bevan’s family believed her escalating weight was caused by secret food binges.

Strangers on the street abused the Wellingtonian, calling her lazy and obese. But the struggling former cheerleader was hitting the gym four times a week and sticking to a strict diet. When she was finally diagnosed with a serious condition almost three years ago, everything started making sense. Chyanne’s changing shape, ill health and mood swings were the result of Cushing's Disease.

“I’m looked at as a fat girl

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