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Hilaria Baldwin Reflects on Eating Disorder Battle, Being ‘Afraid’ of Consuming Toothpaste Calories - Us Weekly
Eating Disorders (Google News) · July 29, 2026
In plain language
Hilaria Baldwin recently shared her history with various eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia, and periods of overeating and undereating. She described how these struggles began with dieting as young as five years old and eventually made her life feel stressful and isolated. Today, she works to heal her relationship with food and focuses on teaching her seven children to view food as a source of strength rather than shame.
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Key takeaways
- Hilaria Baldwin experienced several different eating disorders over a period of 20 years.
- The struggles began at age five and eventually led to extreme anxiety about minor calorie sources like toothpaste.
- Recovery involved significant personal work and turning to yoga and wellness for mental healing.
- She now focuses on empowering her children by talking about how food makes their bodies feel.
- Eating disorders can negatively impact a person's ability to maintain healthy social relationships and friendships.
Hilaria Baldwin Reflects on Eating Disorder Battle, Being ‘Afraid’ of Consuming Toothpaste Calories Us Weekly
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