On the Brink of Death, Anorexic Teen Weighed 55lb – but Bodybuilding Saved Her Life

On the Brink of Death, Anorexic Teen Weighed 55lb – but Bodybuilding Saved Her Life
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Michael Wing
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Nicola conquered a destructive eating disorder that almost killed her. She found a new focus: bodybuilding. Her life completely turned around—she went from an anorexic teen to a bodybuilding champion.

By 2018, Nicola King, a 26-year-old from Andover, Hampshire, had experienced an amazing transformation after a six-year-long struggle with her body and health issues that almost took her life. At the vulnerable age of 16, Nicola began to get more self-conscious of her body image.

Michael Wing
Michael Wing
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Michael Wing is a writer and editor based in Calgary, Canada, where he was born and educated in the arts. He writes mainly on culture, human interest, and trending news.
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