Sophie Gregoire admits to Bulimia

Posted by Lori Henry Sep 1, 2006

Sophie Gregoire is the Quebec correspondent for CTV's entertainment show eTalk Daily. She works with the Montreal-based BACA Eating Disorders Clinic and has admitted that her effort is fuelled by a personal cause.

"I came from an environment where there were a lot of young girls suffering from eating disorders," she was quoted as saying. It began with her trying to please those around her, as well as from peer pressure from society. She also holds the media responsible for their obsession with beauty.

Although she was never emaciated, she did suffer from ages 17-21 years old, which made it difficult for those around her to see what was going on. Her best friend is quoted as saying "I guess Sophie felt she had to be as intelligent as her father and as beautiful as her mother. She always wanted to impress, which put a lot on her shoulders. She was too hard on herself."

It seems that everyday there is news about someone else going pubic with their fight against and Eating Disorder. Sophie says she is now recovered and is channelling her energy into ever-expanding niches for herself. By staying positive and continuing her work with BACA Eating Disorders Clinic, let's hope that her strength will be an inspiration to those who see her on TV every day.