Sadly, this wasn't my lowest weight--I wouldn't have let someone take my photo then... but I starved myself, vomited, and over-exercised myself well below 80#, at 5'6". The battle may be with the number, but the disease isn't determined by that. Unfortunately, many people suffering from an eating disorder may appear normal or above whatever is considered a healthy weight. I still have irrational thoughts--I will never be cured. I wouldn't wish an eating disorder on my worst enemy, if I had one. It is my hope that my story might help others before it's too late!
The relationship I struggle with most is the one with myself. Jennifer Tessena truly is my own worst enemy. I view myself through a completely different lense than I do others. Focused on my flaws, with imperfections magnified 100x, anything redeeming is left far out of view and labeled as insignificant or irrelevant. With others, I pride myself in being able to find the good in everyone.