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The descent into an eating disorder often begins under the guise of the most virtuous of intentions: the pursuit of “wellness,” the promise of a “transformation,” or the vow to finally become the “best version” of oneself. For Claire, the transition from a healthy lifestyle to a perilous obsession was nearly imperceptible at first. It started with a simple commitment to discipline, a concept that in modern culture is often conflated with self-denial. She believed that to be successful was to be in total control of her physical form, and she viewed every signal of hunger or fatigue her body sent as a weakness to be conquered rather than a need to be met.
