Alice Liveing, a fitness influencer with over half a million followers, has revealed the toll her extreme exercise and dieting took on her body. The 31-year-old personal trainer from Gerrards Cross shared her story on ITV's This Morning, explaining how her pursuit of health led to illness.
Liveing began her fitness journey ten years ago, posting healthy recipes and workout tips on Instagram. She said positive feedback about her appearance fuelled a cycle of validation, pushing her to do more. 'You can do too much exercise, you can eat too little to fuel your body,' she told presenters Cat Deeley and Ben Shephard.
At the peak of her exercise addiction, Liveing lost her menstrual cycle due to stress and insufficient food intake. She described how her body was 'under too much stress' and struggling with the amount of exercise she was doing. 'We mustn't take how someone looks as a connection to how they actually are operating health wise,' she said.
Now, Liveing advocates for a balanced approach to fitness, focusing on strength and sustainability. Her new book, Give Me Strength, aims to help others avoid her mistakes. 'I want people that come to me to train for the rest of their life, not just to look good on the beach this summer,' she said.
