Demi Lovato Weight Loss Photo and Eating Disorder Report Prompts Fan Concerns
LOS ANGELES (LALATE) – Demi Lovato’s weight loss (photo below) prompted fan concerns far before Lovato’s entry to rehab this week. And while Demi Lovato’s weight loss and alleged eating disorder has never been publicly confirmed in detailed by the Disney star, PEOPLE magazine is claiming today that Lovato has suffered from eating issues.
A source close to the Lovato family tells PEOPLE today that Demi has “fought through eating disorders and has struggled with cutting. … Demi is taking control by getting help.” Lovato’s rep has confirmed to news that Demi has entered rehab for physical and emotional issues; but no further clarity was given with the news statement.
Demi Lovato Weight Loss Photo:
Demi Lovato Weight Loss Picture 2009
Lovato tweeted the above photo in August 2009. The skinny frame immediately prompted concerns by fans. Demi at the time reportedly tweeted the photo with the words “I need you to know, I’m not through the night.. Some days I’m still fighting to walk towards the light.”
The words are lyrics from the song “Courage” by the Christian rock group Superchick. The single “Courage” has significance for eating disorder struggles.
Superchick offered a single of “Courage” for fans earlier this year in support of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week. Superchick’s own Melissa Brock has said the song is about personal struggles. As Brock spoke about anorexia online, Superchick fans have responded with their own struggles, including bulimia.
Brock wrote earlier this year that “I want to share with you the story behind the song, which is about my own struggle with an eating disorder. I hope that it reaches someone out there who has been or is where I’ve been, that it will encourage those of you who may be struggling with a similar problem. You’re not alone… and there is hope.”
Brock added “There are so many people out there who are struggling with self-image issues and eating disorders. Sometimes, all it can take to help someone is an unexpected compliment to remind them that they are beautiful!
“Join the OperationBeautiful.com movement and help change someone’s perception of themselves today… because we all need a reminder sometimes that we are each uniquely and wonderfully so beautiful.”
Just months before tweeting the picture, in February of 2009, Lovato posted a long myspace post which included comments about her battling issues of self-confidence. “Honestly, I feel like a new person and in the best way possible. Over the past few months I’ve really just changed my perspective on life and it’s really made me mature into a “new me”. It’s weird, I’ve even been dressing more ‘girly’ because I’ve gained a lot of confidence in myself and my appearance.”
Lovato has also suffered from bullying. “For me it was all of the verbal harassment I had to deal with. People say sticks and stones may break your bones but names can never hurt you, but that’s not true. Words can hurt. They hurt me. Things were said to me that I still haven’t forgotten.”
The official statement from Lovato’s camp states Demi has entered rehab “in order to seek medical treatment for emotional and physical issues she has dealt with for some time. Demi has decided to take personal responsibility for her actions and seek help. She is doing just that.”
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on November 4th, 2010 at 7:02 am
My prayers and best wishes that Demi gets the help that she deperately needs. Eating disorders are no joke and they can carry long-term scars and physical health problems for years unless they’re dealt with promptly. Patience, faith, and hope..don’t ever give up on these three.
on November 4th, 2010 at 1:06 pm
I hope Demi gets better, I have never been a fan of her, but it can’t be easy being in the public eye all the time like she is, and I understand why she would be struggling with an E.D. It happens, and the only thing that will help her is full support from those near her. With all my respect, but I hope she doesn’t end up like Lindsey Lohan. With tons of money, and tons of emotional problems.
xoxo -K.C
on December 30th, 2010 at 2:09 am
wow I was shocked to know about Demi lovato cutting herself and being bullied and her eating disorder …. Demi , just please know I will pray for you
) I have been a fan of you since your great show started : So Random . I wish I could support you with every thing but ….. I’m. just a fan 
. I can’t do anything 
. and keep walking with the Lord Demi 
. very pleased to know your Christian and you like metal <3 you !
on December 30th, 2010 at 2:12 am
also Demi , your so very beautiful (:
I really hope u read my comments
on March 13th, 2011 at 10:24 am
i am a huge fan and i really hope demi is ok. it must be hard for her bec. she lost some fans.
kim
on June 11th, 2011 at 9:11 am
wheres the photo??
on August 29th, 2011 at 3:23 pm
Hi, demi.. U are very beutifull. even , U dont have too be a twig to be appsalutely GORGEOS! soo keeo on pushing onn! and i know alot of people wont understand how hard that youve got it. But I’m sure that its veryy hard, expesially when people expect u too be perfect all the time.. But remember Love is louder than the pressure to be perfect.
on August 29th, 2011 at 3:28 pm
as u once said!:) and I cant wate till u start feeling happy! REMEMBER ur never alone, even people from all over the world are cheering u onn! i love u(:
and what i love about u the most is that U are soo true and ur not trying to hide it. UR TRYING TO STOP IT.. so if anyone calls u a problem celebrity just no ur nothiin like any of themm! ur sweat and kind hearted, u were just really deppresed .. THTS ALL(:
on September 30th, 2011 at 4:19 pm
Concerns? are you nuts? She looked GREAT!!! She looked absolutly perfect, not too heavy and not to thin either.
The real problem with this and all others is reporters. If a celebrity gains anything they go all out saying she’s fat or asking if she’s pregnent. But at the same time if she loses they jump on the big issue of being too thin. If the media didn’t make such a big issue then the issue itself wouldn’t be such a problem.
on July 27th, 2012 at 8:45 pm
Man she used to look so good. I miss the pretty Demi so much!
on January 1st, 2013 at 6:02 pm
rember what all of these great loving fans said your beautiful know theat god is always there with you and that you dont have to be a twig to be absolutly BEAUTIFUL!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!! !!!!!!!!!!!!