Amelia Gray Hamlin, daughter of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star, Lisa Rinna and Harry Hamlin, has just opened up about her very real struggles with anorexia. She revealed to her fans that she was the rattled to the core when she realized the depth of her illness and has worked very hard since that moment of revelation, to get in shape in a healthy way.
She took on a whole new relationship with her body image and worked very hard to cultivate an entirely new lifestyle. Amelia's journey towards getting her body to a healthier state was not always a smooth one, but she remained dedicated to seeing this transformation through. Glamour reveals that for the first time ever, Amelia now feels not only comfortable, but confident in her own skin, and this is how she achieved this incredible result....
10 Being Amelia Gray
Being the daughter of such famous parents translated to all eyes being on Amelia Gray, right from when she was a very young child. She grew up with the media and paparazzi around her and she quickly had to make peace with the fact that the press would sometimes get a photograph of her that wouldn't be the most complimentary one. Amelia admits that the onset of her anorexia was triggered by a photograph taken by the press that received negative commentary.
9 Her Huge Reality Check
Amelia faced a huge reality check which really set her straight and put the focus on obtaining a healthy weight and lifestyle. That pivotal moment was when her family intervened and rushed her to a doctor, who presented herself with some very dramatic information. He told her that she was on course to be so underweight that she may actually not survive, and this eye-opener really motivated Amelia to make big changes in her life.
8 Surrounding Herself With The Right People
Getting in shape in a healthy way meant that Amelia Gray had to cut some people out of her life, entirely. It became increasingly important for her to surround herself with positive influences, and people that loved her unconditionally. She became super sensitive to any discussions about her appearance and avoided the topic altogether. By surrounding herself with the right people, Amelia was able to find a mentally healthy state, which allowed greater focus on getting healthy.
7 Getting Active While Traveling
Traveling became a tool for staying fit while having fun. Amelia's travels were an opportunity for her to discover a new region on foot, stay physically active and all the while have no actual focus put on obsessing over her physical regiment. She took advantage of her ability to jet set anywhere in the world, and started to see some positive physical, mental, and emotional changes.
6 Amelia Gray Hamlin's Healthy Fitness Routine
A healthy fitness routine was embraced to ensure that Amelia's workouts were balanced, and never overdone. There was a time in her life that she would spend exorbitant amounts of time on the treadmill to stay fit, but this was soon replaced with a much healthier workout regimen that ensured she didn't overdo it or push herself too hard. She quickly found a healthier pace, and it shows in her toned figure.
5 Making Peace With New Weight
One of the most critical aspects to getting fit in a healthy way was for Amelia to make peace with her new weight. After becoming grossly underweight, to the point that her rib cage was nearly protruding, Amelia changed her eating habits, and the weight slowly began to creep back on. She had to work hard to ensure that she was making peace with the additional new pounds, as she moved towards a healthy body weight.
4 Tuning Out The Haters
Staying in such good shape took focus, which meant that Amelia had to learn how to tune out the haters. Social media is chalk-full of trolls and haters so this aspect of staying healthy and in good shape really took some focused effort. Amelia quickly discovered that what other people thought of her figure and her body really didn't matter. She learned the skill of ignoring negative comments by tuning out the haters entirely.
3 Nourishing Her Body
Amelia told Bravo TV that for a long time, she suffered from a 'fear of food.' She was terrified that eating would result in the one thing she wanted to avoid at all costs - weight gain! She has since learned that providing nourishment to her body was one of the most critical aspects to maintaining good health and staying in shape. She started to choose foods that were packed with nutrients, and immediately began to see positive changes take form.
2 Shifting Her Focus
Shifting her focus has been a huge element of staying in such good shape. Amelia has mastered that art by eliminating all negative distractions. Rather than fixating on what she was about to eat, and spending countless hours worrying about weight gain, Amelia shifted her focus to other, more positive aspects of her life. She stopped obsessing about every bite and every pound, and adopted a crisper, more defined focus on recovery.
1 Eating Everything In Moderation
Amelia has attained a healthy body weight and a much healthier, more positive outlook on her overall body image. It took a lot of hard work, and the unwavering support of her family, but before long Amelia allowed herself to eat everything in moderation. She now points out that Fridays are burger days, and she looks forward to savoring the flavor. Proving that everything in moderation is generally the best policy, Amelia seems to have overcome her rough patch and is now healthy, and happy.