England Rugby Star Ellie Kildunne Opens Up About Her Battle with Body Dysmorphia

England's rugby sensation Ellie Kildunne has shared her personal struggle with body dysmorphia, which began during the 2020 coronavirus lockdown. Kildunne, a key player in England's Rugby World Cup victory, scoring five tries, including a remarkable solo effort in the final against Canada, has spoken about feeling isolated despite her success. She has revealed her unhealthy relationship with food and her experiences with an eating disorder that developed during the pandemic, when she was unable to participate in competitive rugby. Kildunne has stated that she would often see herself as larger than she actually was, despite being considered small in the rugby world. A turning point came when she broke down in tears during a physio session with lead physiotherapist Emily Ross at her previous club, Wasps. This conversation marked the beginning of her journey towards recovery, with Ross becoming a source of support. Kildunne now feels more in control and hopes to use her platform to help others who may be struggling with similar issues, emphasizing that nobody is perfect and that she wants to relate to people who may be going through similar experiences.