Ibbie was not alone in her home city in suffering from the effects of excess weight gain.
The government’s National Child Measurement Programme data found that in 2023, around one in four children in Doncaster started school classed as overweight or obese. By the time they were 11 years old, that number had risen to one third – or 33%.
Among adults in the city, 74% are overweight or obese.
Ibbie’s weight dropped to about 15st (93kg) and her health dramatically improved.
“I no longer need a liver transplant because of the amount of weight I’ve lost.
“I’ve got no diabetes, no underlying health issues. My mental health is the best it’s ever been. I’m a lot more confident in myself.”
She loves going on days out and walking the family dog, and has enjoyed trips to Doncaster Racecourse.
Ibbie’s mother Andrea said the support they received as a family had helped them all to become healthier without being judged for her parenting.
“I really do believe through all this journey I’ve learned that as a parent you have to take responsibility.
“Children are not going out there and they’re not buying the food – you are.
“I realised that we all needed to change our ways.”
Andrea herself lost 9st (57kg) and Ibbie’s father shed 2st (13kg).
“You can’t help a child and support that child unless you go through that journey with them,” she said.
“Ibbie is still the beautiful girl that she always was.
“She’s grown in confidence tremendously and I just am so proud of her now.”
Ibbie is now considering career in the NHS to help other children like her.
“It’s changed my life.”
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