Eiza González's Body Image Battle: A Journey of Self-Love

Actress Eiza González recently shared a personal account of her complicated relationship with her body, coinciding with Eating Disorder Awareness Week. She detailed how her struggles began in childhood following her father's sudden death, leading to compulsive eating as a way to cope with unprocessed grief.

By age 13, González experienced significant weight gain amidst puberty and grief. Her body image issues intensified at 15 when she entered the public eye, facing constant criticism and dissection of her appearance. This external pressure fostered deep self-dysmorphia and an obsession with her weight.

González admitted that despite her efforts to achieve an 'ideal' weight, she never found the validation she sought, feeling emptier instead. She now emphasizes the power of the mind and the capacity for change when one sets their will to it.

As an adult, González chooses herself, focusing on a continued journey of self-acceptance. Her priorities have shifted, now committed to treating her body with love, kindness, care, and respect, urging her followers to do the same.