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Hilary Duff is opening up concerning the struggles of her teenage years.
In an interview with Women’s Health Australia, which was revealed Sunday, the actress opened up concerning the strain she felt as a toddler star — particularly round her physique picture:
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“Because of my career path, I can’t help but be like, ‘I am on camera and actresses are skinny.’ It was horrifying.”
Hilary suffered with a year-long consuming dysfunction when she was 17, and struggled exterior of it with physique picture points for years. The strain she felt to adapt to unrealistic physique requirements had been so overwhelming she began putting her physique picture above her well being.
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The now 35-year-old was a celebrity in youngsters tv, portraying the beloved Lizzie McGuire character in a present with the identical title earlier than she even turned 18. She was the Disney Channel it-girl for a few years, however now that she’s older she’s altering her views of fame and the way she treats herself.
The How I Met Your Father star tells the interviewer she’s surrounded herself with positivity and like-minds:
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“[I’m] appreciating my health, doing activities that make me feel strong instead of just bettering the outside of my body. Spending time with people that make me feel good and share similar views on health and body positivity and getting enough sleep and balance in my diet.”
We’re so glad Hil is main her healthiest and happiest life! This isn’t the primary time she’s opened up about physique positivity, both. Back in May the actress confirmed off her physique in a nude photoshoot for WH‘s Body Issue. At the time, she shared simply how pleased with herself and her physique she was:
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“I’m proud of my body. I’m proud that it’s produced three children for me. I’ve gotten to a place of being peaceful with the changes my body has gone through. I also want people to know a makeup artist was there putting glow all over my body and someone put me in the most flattering position.”
The A Cinderella Story star shares her 10-year-old son Luca along with her ex Mike Comrie, and has her daughters, 4-year-old Banks and 1-year-old Mae, with hubby Matthew Koma. According to private coach Dominic Leeder through the journal, although well being is vital to the mother of three, her household at all times comes first!
It’s wonderful to listen to how far Hilary has come and the way she’s grown. We can’t wait to see what she’s received deliberate sooner or later!
[Image via MEGA/WENN/Walt Disney Pictures]
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