‘Teen Mom 2’ Leah Messer Is ‘Underweight,’ Claims Expert


Teen Mom 2 star Leah Messer has reportedly lost “at least” 15 pounds.

According to a new report, a registered dietitian and nutritionist has spoken out in response to the reality star and mother of three’s latest bikini photo, which has been deemed as “scary skinny” by many.

“Leah Messer looks as though she has lost at least 15lbs,” Lisa De Fazio, MS, RD, explained to Hollywood Life on July 26. “In older photos, she appears to weigh 120 and now in the most recent pic of her wearing a bikini, she looks to weigh 105 lbs.”

Leah Messer posted a photo of herself in a bikini over the weekend and right away, she faced allegations of being too thin and claims of potential drug use.

Leah Messer looks “unhealthy,” especially because “her bones are protruding,” De Fazio, who has not treated Messer, continued. “A healthy weight for someone her height, 5’4″, would be 120lbs, so she definitely appears very underweight.”

Leah Messer has been accused of drug use in the past, and during an episode of Teen Mom 2 Season 6, she admitted to her mother, Dawn Spears, that she had started to feel dependent on her prescription pain pills, which she was prescribed after the birth of her daughter Adalynn, 3. However, at the same time, Leah Messer denied being addicted to drugs and as she entered a treatment facility in Arizona in 2015, she claimed she was doing so in an effort to address her struggles with anxiety and depression.

As for why Leah Messer appears to have lost so much weight recently, De Fazo said there were a number of potential causes.

“She could have lost the weight by not eating enough and/or exercising too much,” De Fazo explained. “Unless there is a medical condition that we don’t know about. Anxiety can lead to weight loss because some people lose their appetite when anxious or stressed. Some medications also cause weight loss.”

In the months that followed her stint in treatment, Leah Messer appeared to be a healthier size, which is why her suddenly slimmed down frame has taken many of her fans and followers by surprise.

De Fazo continued on, explaining to readers that Leah Messer’s weight loss could lead to other health problems.

“Being underweight can lead to heart issues, iron deficiency, and decreased immune function making her more vulnerable to getting sick,” she explained. Then, she added a few tips for Leah Messer to follow, advising, “She can gain weight by eating more calories, protein shakes, 3 meals/day plus snacks.”

After a report earlier this week claimed Leah Messer was sporting “drastic” weight loss, the reality star took to her Twitter account where she attempted to silence her critics.

“I’m not sure I’ve LOST drastic weight, idiots,” she wrote to SheKnows.”The first picture is in 2011 right after my twins were born. Now please go talk shit about everyone thinking PLASTIC is the new trend. Have a good day… not even necessarily ‘plastic’ just others not being happy with who they are because of ppl like you and articles like so.”

“Stop downgrading other And UPLIFT them!” Leah Messer added.

For more of Leah Messer and her family, tune into the upcoming season of Teen Mom 2 when the show returns to MTV later this year or early next year. A premiere date has not yet been set and the new season is currently in production.

[Photo via Leah Messer/Facebook]

Share this article: ‘Teen Mom 2’ Leah Messer Is ‘Underweight,’ Claims Expert
More from Inquisitr