Woman's Day Magazine NZ

BRITTANY’S SECRET BATTLE ‘I EXERCISED FIVE HOURS A DAY’

Psychology graduate Brittany Farrant-Smith knows what it’s like to feel alone in a world that doesn’t understand her.

As a fit, young woman who had played semi-professional football and studied as an honours student, she looked to be thriving. But through it all, Brittany was secretly suffering a debilitating eating disorder – anorexia athletica.

Working through tough times, the now-cheerful 25-year-old is guiding other sufferers through their own journeys with her book Living Full: A Guide To Overcoming Your Eating Disorder.

Full of wisdom, wellness exercises

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