One of the stars of reality show “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” has opened up about her troublesome eating disorder that, at one point, caused her to drop down to a very low 99lbs.
Layla Taylor, 25, who says she has experienced issues with regards to her fluctuating weight since her high school days, has also revealed she was using GLP-1 medications until recently.
Taylor, who is also a Victoria’s Secret model, took to her Instagram account to inform her 966,000 followers she was receiving the required treatment for her condition.
Layla Taylor Is ‘So Grateful’ to Those Who Have Helped Her
GettyA vulnerable but extremely brave Layla Taylor posted a 9-second video of herself wearing two colorful bikinis, which showed before and after shots of her frame (the video’s settings mean it’s not available to embed, so click the link to see it).
Taylor’s caption on the video reads, “For the past two years, I’ve been struggling silently with an eating disorder I believed I had left behind in high school. Far before I touched glps I’ve had my struggles. It’s been lonely and exhausting, fighting a battle in my own brain while trying to show up like everything is okay and recieve comments daily on my body. Recovery has been messy and far from linear. Some days feel strong, and others feel really heavy.”
It continues, “I’m still in treatment and no longer on the medication. I’m still learning how to choose self-love over self-criticism. Even this video seeing my body side-by-side is triggering; But I’m still fighting — not just for me, but because my boys deserve a healthy, present mom. So grateful for those in my life that helped me through that low time.”
The caption concludes, “Thank you for the kindness, grace, and support. It means more than you know 🤍.”
Suffice it to say that Taylor looks fantastic in the before and after shots — and we’re enormously happy to read she’s starting to see that for herself.
Taylor’s Followers Rallied to Support Her
GettyLayla Taylor’s followers rushed to the comments section of her video to give her mountains of praise of support.
One of her “The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” co-stars, Jessi Draper, wrote, “Beautiful inside and out.”
Another co-star, Miranda Hope (pictured above), said, “so so SO proud of you lay🥺🤍.”
Podcast host Sarah Nicole Landry commented, “I love you and am rooting for you. Nobody knows how hard this stuff is in the silence. Proud of you for opening up and for the healing ❤️ you deserve a full life in every way.”
Miranda Hope’s ex-husband, Chase McWhorter, noted, “The vulnerability is really really cool. 👏👏 SLAYLA.”
Another of Taylor’s followers wrote, “So so good mama ❤️❤️ you’re beautiful inside and out.”
Finally, someone else mused, “The joy, and LIFE, and energy recovery has brought me is far beyond worth the pain, challenge & heartbreak involved in the recovery process. It’s long and hard fight, but the payoff is worth it all. Keep fighting the good fight. You got this. Rooting for you! ❤️”
We wish Layla Taylor well and we’re glad she’s getting the treatment she needs. Hopefully her bravery in discussing her condition publicly will help others in similar situations.
