This Anorexic Woman Tried Bodybuilding To Save Herself and the Results Will Shock You

Are you anorexic? Do you know anyone who is?Anorexia Nervosa is characterized by persistent energy intake restriction, intense fear of gaining weight and disturbance in self-perceived weight or shape. For some people, restricting their food and weight can be a way of controlling areas of life that feel out of their control and their body image can come to define their entire sense of self-worth. It can also be a way of expressing emotions that may feel too complex or frightening such as pain, stress or anxiety.

Look At This Anorexic Woman Tried Bodybuilding To Save Herself and the Results Will Shock You

It was clear to everyone, including herself, that Sophie Gajnik was anorexic.

The big question for the 24-year-old Melbourne native was if she had the strength and desire to conquer her illness.

As you can see from the pics above, she was very active during her anorexic period, but also woefully malnourished and frail from a lack of nutrition.

Knowing that she would need a big lifestyle change and support structure to break her old cycle…

I had long pink hair and if I ran my fingers through it, 50 hairs would come out.”

I was so weak and self-conscious in the beginning, so Id wait until midnight before going to the gym.”

As with many people who seek treatment for illness and mental disorders in physical activity…

It was the perfect opportunity to rejoin society and I was finally becoming my bubbly self again.

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