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She lost her grandmother and it got worse because she suffered stomach cramps which left her feeling permanently full. Chiara starved herself daily, her weight dropped to a scary three and a half stone (about 22kg).
Despite her extremely thin appearance, Chiara met her boyfriend, Jason, 17, in 2015 and she says he completely changed her life.
In a bid to help improve her health, Jason regularly took his girl, Chiara out for meals and encouraged her to eat more. Chiara now weighs a healthy eight stone (about 50 kg) and believes if it wasn't for the love of her life Jason who helped with her dramatic transformation in the past 12 months, she may have been dead.
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She definitely looks gorgeous now, doesn't she?
Chiara said:
"That's when Jason stepped in and encouraged me to eat more, he would take me out for meals and buys snacks like popcorn for us snack on. Soon I found enjoyment in eating again, he helped me recover mentally too. I'd always dreamt of getting married someday and having a family of my own, Jason made me realise what life was really about again.
"I used to be terrified of all foods other than fruit and veg, but now I eat ice cream, pizza, and just about anything that's put in front of me. I wanted to be healthy again for both of us, I wanted us to be able to go out and do what normal couples do and not let an eating disorder control me."
"I used to hate going to hospital, I struggled so much and at times it made the condition worse. I would be placed on an eating diet which resulted in several meals a day, including porridge with almonds and quinoa with broccoli. But doctors couldn't force me to eat anything so sometimes I even lost weight during my stays. I even threatened that I'd kill myself if I stayed in hospital .
"My mum took me home against doctor's wishes one time because she thought that I would cope better. But after my grandmother passed away my health rapidly deteriorated and I spent nine months in hospital again. Recovery wasn't easy but I would recommend anyone in a similar position to see a doctor or therapist as soon as they notice an eating disorder."
In summer 2015, Chiara was released from hospital after her she managed to get her weight just above six stone.
"After leaving hospital last year I haven't looked back since. I'm now in control of my emotions and have become a lot fitter and healthier, I never want to go back to losing weight like I used to. I'm now in a really good place and I'm surrounded by supportive family and friends and the best boyfriend I could wish for. I now have a future to look forward to again and I can't wait to live my life to the full now."
Source: Daily Mirror UK
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