Vicki Horn thought the holiday snap would be 'cute'Neil Shaw Assistant Editor (Money and Lifestyle)13:19, 07 Jul 2026A woman who struggled with her weight for years finally decided to take decisive action after what she thought would be a 'cute' holiday picture left her horrified. Vicki Horn, 41 from Newcastle, had tried many types of diets that didn’t work and always avoided jabs because of a debilitating phobia.‌Despite her efforts to lose weight, she found herself becoming increasingly self-conscious, especially after Covid, when she had gained even more weight. Vicki would avoid having her photograph taken and withdrew from activities that made her feel exposed - including going to the gym.‌The moment that pushed her to seek help came during a holiday in Poland. After agreeing to have