TOWIE’s Harry Derbridge praised for showing ‘real’ body as he overcomes eating disorder

TOWIE star Harry Derbidge has hit back at trolls who claim he has "let himself go" as he shares his pride at overcoming an eating disorder in his youth.

Harry, 28, took to Instagram to share a photo of himself 13 years alongside a more recent snaps showing off his transformation.

Penning a lengthy caption, he began: "I am all about positivity and my body has been a journey.

"If you’ve been following me for a while you will know I struggled with a eating disorder when I was young and I am so thankful to say I over come it with the help of my family and loved ones."

Harry continued: "After posting the picture on the right I have been reading so many DM’s / Comments / article comments saying how much weight I have put on and some have said things like I have left myself go (some are alot worse but I won’t type them)

"I am in shock! I am the healthiest I have ever been! I’m 29 next month and the picture on the left was 13 years ago, back then I had no energy, struggled to eat and hated wearing clothes because I couldn’t wear them nice. 16 year old Harry would be so proud of how far I’ve come."

Opening up further about his transformation, he added: "I am so proud of how far I have come and my body is perfect!

"I enjoy eating and going out for dinners with my friends, I enjoy wearing clothing, and I LOVE MY BODY!

"And thank you to everyone who has commented nice things! I am happy, healthy and loved! I hope this has inspire just one person because it does get better."

Harry's post was met with praise and support from his followers, with his cousin and fellow TOWIE star Amy Childs leading the way with her comment: "You look amazing, so proud of you!!! Now get home feel like Iv lost my right arm."

Another follower wrote: "When I saw you post this picture yesterday I thought how wonderful it was to see A REAL body on social media!! You look awesome Harry, don’t let anybody tell you otherwise, keep shining."

"You look amazing & healthy! People will always have to something to say, ignore the comments & carry on loving yourself and life x x" added a third.

And a fourth commented: "Well done for posting a REAL BODY! Trolls will comment if you lost weight, maintained weight, gained weight..

"That’s there job to sit behind a computer screen feeling shit and fugly about themselves trying to bring people down who are living there best life’s!"

"You look happy and fabulous. I struggle and it’s so hard but you have to find a happy place. People will always say your to thin or to fat you can’t win, being happy with yourself is the win xx" wrote another supportive fan.

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