Trigger warning: This article features discussion around eating disorders.
Moira Dela Torre is opening up about the importance of self-care in her healing process, providing inspiration to people who are dealing with mental health struggles. In an interview, she pulled back the curtains on her holistic journey to loving herself more.
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"Not just what happened physically, but the healing I experienced inside. I definitely changed a lot since the major weight loss," she said.
Moira Dela Torre opens up about her weight loss journey
The singer revealed that her weight loss journey certainly wasn’t easy, as she experimented with various diets, including veganism and keto, and even struggled with bulimia for two years. "I went vegan, keto. I’ve tried intermittent. I tried everything," she revealed.
She continued, "When I stopped putting pressure on myself and started allowing myself to just be me, that was when I stopped feeling the pressure. I’m sorry, I might have to say this trigger warning."
"I became bulimic for two years, and it only worsened my situation and got me to gain more weight." ICYDK, bulimia is defined as an eating disorder and mental health condition characterized by uncontrolled binge-eating, followed by purging via methods such as vomiting. Around eight percent of women are likely to experience the eating disorder, according to a report.
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On the other hand, Moira emphasized that true change came when she stopped pressuring herself and learned to embrace her body for what it is. "When I stopped putting pressure on myself to just be, doon parang kumalma ang katawan ko and I started losing weight gradually. I think alam ng katawan mo kapag naaalagaan siya nang tama. Alam ng katawan natin kapag minamahal siya nang tama," she said.
"Don’t be too hard on yourself. I know that’s such a cliché thing, but to be honest, how I started losing weight, it was when I stopped trying," Moira advised.
Despite her busy schedule, Moira shared that she prioritizes rest while preparing for a US concert tour in April and her upcoming album.
f you feel that you need help and advice for yourself or anyone else, please contact The National Center for Mental Health (NCMH) Crisis Hotline, a 24/7 confidential services hotline for psychiatric emergencies, suicidal thoughts, depression, and other issues at (02) 7989-8727 or (0917) 899-8727 (or 0917 899-USAP). You may also reach out to the Philippine Mental Health Association at (02) 8921-4958, email them at hello@pmha.org.ph, or book an appointment on Mondays to Fridays from 8AM to 5PM at 18 East Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City 1100. Here is a more complete list of hotlines you can reach out to for further assistance.
