We talk about eating disorders on A Foodie’s World today! Actor and freelancer Alex Crowley comes on to talk about his journey, what led him to have an eating disorder in the first place, and how he eventually grew out of the disorder.

0:00-Introduction

2:00-What led Alex to have an eating disorder in the first place?

5:08-How did society’s expectations lead to Alex wanting to develop muscle?

8:01-What happened to Alex’s quality of life trying too hard to work out all the time?

9:42-How difficult is it to weigh your food all the time?

12:34-Did the eating disorders start to make Alex feel good about himself?

15:33-Why did Alex not think society couldn’t accept him just the way he is?

17:41-Did Alex’s parents feel like he was going overboard?

21:40-How did Alex go from being muscular to fat?

32:11-What is the concluding message Alex has for any young people out there?

34:32-Conclusion