For a multitude of reasons, many of us experience difficulties with our weight and looks.
Despite campaigns encouraging us to accept ourselves regardless of our size and the use of more realistic-looking models in advertising, eating disorders affect a large number of people worldwide on a daily basis.
In an effort to support those struggling with eating disorders, one woman is sharing her tale.
Annie Windley is an Englishwoman from Derbyshire. After years of malnourishment, she is now in recovery and wants to use her story to encourage others who may be in a similar situation.
Windley’s greatest weight was never more than 29 kg, or around 63 pounds. Her low weight increased her likelihood of having a heart attack and caused a host of other medical issues.
The 21-year-old still struggles with her eating condition five years later. The Woolley Moor resident received numerous hospital stays and medical procedures while in pain.
The young woman claims that she was able to start her recovery process by using her love of running, though. She even finished last October’s Chesterfield Half Marathon.
In one of her social media posts, she said, “I came to the delightful realization that rehabilitation is a breathtaking process that should be thrilling, unforgettable, and amazing. I believe that my anorexia will always be a part of me, but I’ve learned to control it and stop thinking about food.”
“Changing for the better is never too late,”asserts Windley.
Annie was diagnosed in 2012, and she started her recovery process two years later. She ultimately made the decision to combat her eating condition in October 2017
Leave a Reply