The Sad History Of The Judd Family
Over the years, the tabloids have ruthlessly kept tabs on Wynonna Judd's body — judging her every photo and commenting on fluctuations in her weight. But in 2003, Wynonna ran to "The Oprah Winfrey Show" in hopes of gaining control of her life and her eating habits.
"I've dedicated my life to country music, I home school my children, I worked three years on my record, I support, you know, 40 to 50 families, I have for 18 years, and I never stopped," Wynonna candidly said. "And I'm in trouble because I lost myself. I'm the woman who forgot to put herself on the list. And I'm real tired. ... I don't have it together. I'm losing my way here." The country vocalist claimed her weight drama started in her childhood after her parents divorced. "I had been so alone those years of my life. ... I would get so hungry, I would get panicky," she said. This followed her all the way through her teens, and she reached her heaviest point in 1998 after divorcing her first husband, Arch Kelley III.
Wynonna later described her disordered eating habits as a food addiction. By 2010, however, she managed to grab control of her life, yet again, by dropping a whopping 55 pounds, according to People. But it was two near-death experiences — a devastating car crash and a blood clot found in her lungs — that truly pushed her to prioritize her health. "My weight was a symptom and not the problem," Wynonna said. "I used food to soothe and reward and I don't do that anymore."
If you are struggling with an eating disorder, or know someone who is, help is available. Visit the National Eating Disorders Association website or contact NEDA's Live Helpline at 1-800-931-2237. You can also receive 24/7 Crisis Support via text (send NEDA to 741-741).
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