Healthy Eating Disorders: Demi Lovato's Life

Did you know that approximately 40-60% of elementary school girls between the ages 6-12 years old begin to express concerns about their weight or body shape? (“Get The Facts On Eating Disorders”). Demi Lovato the successful star with an amazing body and healthy eating, didn’t always do what was right for her and her body. She suffered from bulimia and self mutilation at a young age, which was her way of dealing with her emotions (Johnston). She turned her bad experience into a positive message, and looks better than ever. But how she did it can teach young girls and boys a lesson. Demi Lovato grew up in the spot light, constantly being criticized by the media. She began to feel the pressure of living up to the Hollywood image. She felt the

With all the money and fame and great achievements, a new beginning awaits her. “I have come to realize that just making yourself happy is more important. Never be ashamed of what you feel. You have the right to feel any emotion that you want, and do what makes you happy” (Lovato qtd. in Seventeen). She has finally found peace. Although having healthy eating habits is an important part of the recovery, working out allows you to begin to appreciate every inch of your body. You begin to realize what every muscle in your body does. “Exercising has been so important for my recovery, both physically and mentally” (Mickle). My little sister who looks at herself and asks “Well, why don’t I look like the rest of the girls in my class? I want to be skinny.” I never though she would ever have these thoughts. But the reality is many young boys and girls do, and Demi Lovato’s story has showed many, including myself to embrace our curves and that change doesn’t happen in just one day, you have to work for what you want.
Demi has used her story as a positive message for women and young girls around the world. She has helped so many conquer this problem by giving some of the profits from Devonne by Demi to the Lovato Treatment Scholarship Program (Mickle). The Lovato Scholarship helps cover some of the expenses of individuals struggling with mental health and/or addiction issues. Therefore, although Demi Lovato has had some ups and downs, this has not stopped her. I hope others use this as an example to know they aren’t alone and can achieve what ever they put their minds