Colombian singer Maluma shared a deeply personal experience during her appearance at the Billboard Latin Music Week in Miami Beach, revealing her struggles with an eating disorder brought on by intense pressure to conform to unrealistic beauty standards.
A renowned singer, known for hits like "Hawaii" and "Happy Four," has revealed that during certain periods of his career, his relationship with food was characterized by an unhealthy obsession. He attributes this behavior to the pressures of the fashion industry, which required him to maintain a highly toned physique for advertising campaigns, ultimately leading him to engage in detrimental habits without fully appreciating the severity of the issue.
The artist candidly revealed to the audience that they had previously struggled with an intense preoccupation with food and an undiagnosed eating disorder.
A singer revealed that maintaining a physique with defined abdominals required him to adhere to extremely restrictive diets, often with very short timeframes to achieve significant weight loss. His daily routine consisted of drinking water and consuming a limited diet of chicken, milk, and chao. Contrary to the public's perception of him as a symbol of success and perfection, the singer confessed that he was struggling to maintain his image, feeling overwhelmed by the pressure.
Maluma has credited therapeutic support and self-education with helping her manage emotional stress and achieve a better balance in life. Specifically, she has turned to resources such as James Clear's book "Atomic Habits" for guidance. In terms of her diet, Maluma has adopted a more holistic approach, focusing on consuming unprocessed foods and tuning into her body's natural needs rather than adhering to external beauty standards.
The artist has acknowledged that his ongoing battle with mental health persists, revealing a continued struggle with anxiety. He candidly expressed that his daily life is not without challenges, stating that every morning he assesses and confronts the fears that lie ahead.
The actress is currently experiencing a period of introspection, coinciding with a highly fulfilling time in her personal life, marked by the birth of her daughter Paris and the arrival of her second son, Orion.
