Demi Lovato is proud of herself for coming so far in her eating disorder recovery.
The 33-year-old singer wrote a poignant note on her Instagram account about her younger self, who never believed she would release a cookbook in the future after years of struggling with food.
“This week is National Eating Disorder Awareness Week. It’s a topic that is so close to my heart and so important that we continue to talk about it,” Lovato began.
The Disney alum continued to ponder, “If you had told Demi ten years ago who struggled with disordered eating that she would one day release a cookbook, she would never believe you.”
“I created this book because I knew how intimidating the kitchen can be and because I learned the importance of nourishing yourself. It all started with taking small steps every day to heal my relationship with food, one plate at a time,” she added.
In 2025, Lovato revealed that she designed her cookbook specifically for “people who struggle to enjoy food without guilt and for anyone looking for a gentler, more grounded approach to cooking.”
While offering some words of wisdom to fans struggling at the same stage, Lovato said in her recent post, “If you are still struggling or actively recovering, know that I am here, know that you are not alone, and know that things can get better. Thank you @neda for all your advocacy on this topic and for sharing so many resources with those in need.”
“I’m a work in progress,” Lovato noted, adding, “And this is something I’m still working on every day, but today I’m taking a moment to celebrate my journey and how far I’ve come.”
