When we hear the phrase “eating disorder“, many of us immediately think of a certain stereotype – a young woman essentially reduced to skin and bones.
Veronica Calhoun wants you to know that’s definitely not always the case.
The 20 year old took to her body positive Instagram account to share the important reminder that eating disorders look different for everyone – it’s the habits and symptoms that make them the same.
“A few of you have asked me if it’s possible to have an eating disorder while still being at normal weight. My answer to you all is yes!” she captioned the ‘before’ and ‘after’ photograph.
On the left is Calhoun at what she described as the “lowest point of anorexia”.
Top Comments
She's gorgeous and brave.
Eating disorders are definitely not always an in your face thing.
I look at photos of when I was at my "skinniest" when I had bulimia and was working out 2-3 times a day and hardly ate anything. It takes a lot of strength to remember that that photo is not me at my healthiest. I was so depressed and I hated myself.
My body was crazy!
I'm getting back to that point but I'll be healthy and happy not just skinny!!
Good on this girl. My sister had a terrible eating disorder (associated with other deep mental health issues) but to everyone else she probably just looked very beautiful and slim - but probably not even 'skinny'. Ditto my best friend at high school. You really don't know what is really going on with people below the surface - be kind and sensitive.