This woman only ate one piece of bread a day for 5 years

For a variety of reasons, many of us battle with our weight and appearance.

Many people worldwide battle eating disorders on a daily basis, despite campaigns to love ourselves at any size and more realistic-looking models in ads.

In an effort to support those suffering from eating disorders, this woman is sharing her story.

England’s Derbyshire is the birthplace of Annie Windley. After years of undernourishment, she is now in recovery and wants to share her story to help others who are in her situation.

Windley never hit a heavier weight than 29 kg, or about 63 pounds. Her low weight increased her risk of heart attack and caused numerous medical issues.

For five years, the 21-year-old fought an eating disorder that still presents difficulties today. The resident of Woolley Moor endured numerous hospital stays and medical procedures while in pain.

But the young woman claims that she was able to start her recovery by using her love of running as a strategy. In October of last year, she even finished the Chesterfield Half Marathon.

“I came to the delightful realization that rehabilitation is a breathtaking process that should be thrilling, unforgettable, and amazing,” she wrote in one of her social media posts. Though I’ve learned to manage it and stop thinking about food, I think that my anorexia will always be a part of me.

As stated by Windley, “It is never too late to make positive changes.”

Annie’s diagnosis was made in 2012, and she started to recover two years later. She ultimately made the decision to combat her eating disorder in October 2017.

She posted on the internet, “I can’t say exactly what happened, but this time, it was just for myself.”

Every day was filled with agonizing emotions and incredible bravery, and the battle was amazing.

“I’m at my heaviest since 2014, and I’ve gained three stones in the last four months.”

Because of her experiences, she believes that people’s behavior toward others and themselves is more important than their physical attributes.

“These are the things that are important to you and will bring you happiness,” she said.

What really saved her was concentrating on her love of running and respect for other people. Her perspective completely changed when she invested the energy she had previously expended on limiting her food intake in something that felt successful.

“Take note of your passion and motivation to achieve your goals.”

Annie used to be so ill and underweight that she would frequently feel dizzy or fall, eating little more than a piece of bread most days. She is currently shifting to a healthier weight and adopting a more positive outlook on her relationship with her body.

“We must show our disorders that we are able to do so. We don’t want to spend our lives feeling unhappy and full of regret over the things we weren’t able to do due to anorexia.”

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