Demi Lovato Struggling With Eating Disorder, Almost Returned To Rehab
Demo Lovato has been extremely open about her struggle with her eating disorder and addiction. With that in mind, it’s not surprising the pop star is revealing that she continues to struggle with her eating disorder.
Last year, Lovato hit rock bottom and was even considering entering rehab again to seek treatment. According to the star, she realized she was in a bad place after her boyfriend, actor Wilmer Valderrama, called her out on it.
The 22-year-old opened up to Fitness magazine about her hard year in 2013.
“It’s been difficult. I almost went back to rehab for my eating disorder last summer. I was obsessing over food and terrified of it at the same time.”
Lovato, who is normally private about her four-year, on-again-off again relationship with Valderrama, detailed just how he helped her realize that she was back on a wrong path.
“Wilmer [Valderrama, her boyfriend] noticed and called me out on it, which was a relief. I was done being afraid of food and so tired of overeating and not knowing why I did it. Now I’m on a structured meal plan. I eat four small meals and two snacks a day. It’s teaching me portion control.”
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— Cute celebrity coupl (@celebrity_cute) November 27, 2014
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Due to being open about her disorder, it’s easy for Demi to see the progress and steps she’s taken to living a healthier life.
“It helps to remind myself how far I’ve come. I recently saw pictures from my first tour, and I spent that whole summer performing in the heat in a red leather jacket because I was ashamed to show my arms. And that was when I was 105 pounds! This tour, I’ve had the confidence to show my arms at every single concert. It may seem like a small thing, but for me, that’s huge.”
In addition to eating right, Lovato also has a work out partner in Christina Perri, who she is currently touring with.
“Exercising has been so important for my recovery, both physically and mentally. On show days I count my concert as a workout, but on my off days I try to work out once in the morning and again at night.”
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