Leila Alcasid reveals dealing with eating disorder

Leila Alcasid, the daughter of singer Ogie Alcasid, has recently admitted that she had dealt with an eating disorder.

On Instagram, the 23-year-old posted a photo of herself by the mirror and confessed that she's been hard on her body by “trying intense diets” and “depriving herself” of the nutrients it needs.

“Over the last few years, I've received lots of messages asking about my weight loss and how I managed it, and I never really knew how to answer,” she said.

“I have a long and frustrating history with an eating disorder and was never quite able to look at my body with kindness and love.

“Always trying intense diets and depriving myself rather than providing the nourishment I really needed. I could never give a proper answer as to how I lost weight because I didn't want anyone else to be so cruel to themselves.”

Over the last five years, Leila admitted that her weight had “fluctuated,” which ultimately “ruled” her life.

She added that people's comments about how she “wasn't thin enough” had affected her so much that it became “incredibly damaging” to herself.

The singer recalled, “My weight has fluctuated greatly over the last 5 years, and it has ultimately ruled my life.

“People would comment on it both in life and on social media, and I was constantly told I wasn't thin enough, even when I was eating so little. I allowed the opinions of others to have such a grip on me, and it was incredibly damaging.”

Now in a much better place, Leila said that she's come to terms with how her body looks and how it reacts to certain food groups.

Most importantly, she has also learned not to compare herself with anyone on social media, which also happens to be her piece of advice to all the women who are looking up to her as their “#fitspiration.”

“Now, I am at a place where I can say I love my body regardless of the bumps, curves, and stretch marks,” Leila declared.

“I move to feel strong and eat to feel nourished. I still struggle, like anyone else, but I'm working on it, and I'm proud of myself.

“To anyone who looks at Instagram photos and can't help but compare, don't feel down. Remember that you are strong and beautiful. Life is too short.”

Besides Leila, take a look at all the other celebrities who admitted to dealing with body shaming and how they overcame them in this gallery: