Just two months ago, 41-year-old Julie from Marseille’s life was a nightmare. She lost her job and her husband left her. Being over 25 kilograms overweight caused her numerous problems: difficulty moving, constant shortness of breath, and trouble sleeping. She was ashamed of her body. When the opportunity arose to participate in innovative research, her life changed dramatically. The excess weight disappeared, and she felt attractive and feminine again.

Years of humiliation and ridicule.
Conversations with Julie are not easy. She is not very willing to talk about her past experiences: