Australian Football League Women's star Renee Garing gives an open and honest account of how an eating disorder took over her life.

An obsession with calorie counting and exercise tool Renee to an unhealthy weight to be strong enough to play her favourite sports.

It wasn't until her loving peers stepped in that she knew she had to change.

Renee is now thriving, fit and strong and playing professional league football for the AFLW Geelong Cats.

Her story will inspire many.