Annie Windley, 21, from Derbyshire, England, is sharing her inspiring journey of recovery after battling anorexia for five years. At her lowest, she weighed just 29kg (63 pounds), putting her at severe risk of heart attack and enduring multiple hospitalizations. In 2017, she decided to fight back—for herself—using her love of running as a lifeline, eventually completing the Chesterfield Half Marathon. Now at her healthiest weight since 2014, Annie focuses on self-respect, kindness, and channeling her energy into positive goals. Her message to others: it’s never too late to change, and recovery, though difficult, can be a beautiful and life-saving process.
