Kathleen Paton: “From depressed and starving to happy and strong”
KATHLEEN PATON – The Miss Eco International 2022 titleholder recently took to social media to share her wellness journey.
It was last May when Filipino-German model Kirk Bondad revealed that he and Kathleen have broken up “two months ago”.
Kathleen posted a video with Kirk on her social media account to mark Menstrual Hygiene Day last May 28. She then confirmed Kirk’s post about their breakup when she responded to a comment from a netizen saying “I thought nagbreak na kayo.”
The beauty queen posted on Instagram a before-and-after photo of herself with a five-week gap as she shared her wellness journey – from “depressed and starving” to “happy and strong”.
Kathleen said that the left side of the photo depicted a “depressed and extremely unhealthy” version of herself.
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According to the beauty queen, she was only eating one meal a day because of loss of appetite and stress, resulting in being “always exhausted and fatigued”.
“I couldn’t bring myself to workout or be happy. It was a constant cycle that took a toll on my health (both physical and mental),” Kathleen said. “In the past, I succumbed to the pressure of staying as skinny as possible, sacrificing my energy and joy.”
She also shared that she has embraced a healthier approach since she moved to Bali, Indonesia. According to the beauty queen, prioritizing her well-being has made such a visible impact, especially to her mental health.
Kathleen ended her social media post by sharing a reminder to the public, saying that people should embrace their unique journey, honor their body, and let their beauty “shine in all its forms”.
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