We trace Jamie-Lynn Sigler's brave battle against her eating disorder.
Since suffering in the late 1990s, Jamie-Lynn has spoken out about her experience, and is an ambassador for the National Eating Disorder Association in the US.<\/p>","url":"2007/12/6/Jamie-Lynn-Speaks-Out-1619831.jpg","width":250,"height":350,"alt":"Jamie-Lynn Speaks Out"},{"captionHeading":"Jamie-Lynn Speaks Out","caption":"
She was honoured for her role as spokesperson for the organisation in New York recently.<\/p>","url":"2007/10/30/Angel-Ball-New-York-1604643.jpg","width":350,"height":300,"alt":"Angel Ball, New York"},{"captionHeading":"Jamie-Lynn Speaks Out","caption":"
In her acceptance speech, Jamie-Lynn recounted her struggle against the disease in frank detail.<\/p>","url":"2007/11/9/Margot-At-The-Wedding-1609078.jpg","width":200,"height":350,"alt":"Margot At The Wedding"},{"captionHeading":"Jamie-Lynn Speaks Out","caption":"
The 26-year-old star, seen here at a Halloween bash, said her battle to overcome an eating disorder transported her to that \"deepest, darkest place\".<\/p>","url":"2007/11/1/Stars-Dress-Up-For-Halloween-1605951.jpg","width":250,"height":350,"alt":"Stars Dress Up For Halloween"},{"captionHeading":"Jamie-Lynn Speaks Out","caption":"
Here she is with her Sopranos co-star and godfather supreme, James Gandolfini.<\/p>","url":"2007/9/17/HBOs-Emmy-Bash-1587268.jpg","width":350,"height":250,"alt":"HBO's Emmy Bash"},{"captionHeading":"Jamie-Lynn Speaks Out","caption":"
The actress looks v tanned and healthy now.<\/p>","url":"2007/9/10/NY-Front-Row-Celebs-1583960.jpg","width":200,"height":350,"alt":"NY Front Row Celebs"},{"captionHeading":"Jamie-Lynn Speaks Out","caption":"
But at one point, she says the eating disorder she suffered threatened to take over her life.<\/p>","url":"2007/9/17/HBOs-Emmy-Bash-1587231.jpg","width":200,"height":350,"alt":"HBO's Emmy Bash"},{"captionHeading":"Jamie-Lynn Speaks Out","caption":"
\"I remember rationalising that if I had that one piece of dessert, the next morning I would wake up and weigh 400 pounds. It sounds so wild, but for me it was true,\" the star told People recently.<\/p>","url":"2007/6/12/Social-Butterflies-1546159.jpg","width":200,"height":350,"alt":"Social Butterflies"},{"captionHeading":"Jamie-Lynn Speaks Out","caption":"
Seen here in 2006, Jamie-Lynn is still slim but not worryingly so.<\/p>","url":"2006/6/12/Fab-Fashion-At-Tonys-1415675.jpg","width":200,"height":350,"alt":"Fab Fashion At Tonys"},{"captionHeading":"Jamie-Lynn Speaks Out","caption":"
Her eating disorder is in the past.<\/p>","url":"2006/8/29/The-Emmys-Party-On-1442075.jpg","width":200,"height":350,"alt":"The Emmys Party On"},{"captionHeading":"Jamie-Lynn Speaks Out","caption":"
But now she's getting busy spreading the word about how dangerous the associated diseases can be.<\/p>","url":"2007/12/6/Jamie-Lynn-Speaks-Out-1619824.jpg","width":200,"height":350,"alt":"Jamie-Lynn Speaks Out"},{"captionHeading":"Jamie-Lynn Speaks Out","caption":"
Working as a role model to younger and more influential people who may end up in a similar place.<\/p>","url":"2006/2/23/Jamie-Lynn-Speaks-Out-1382777.jpg","width":200,"height":350,"alt":"Jamie-Lynn Speaks Out"},{"captionHeading":"Jamie-Lynn Speaks Out","caption":"
This risque dress shows just how confident Jamie-Lynn's become with her bod.<\/p>","url":"2007/12/6/Jamie-Lynn-Speaks-Out-1619834.jpg","width":200,"height":350,"alt":"Jamie-Lynn Speaks Out"},{"captionHeading":"Jamie-Lynn Speaks Out","caption":"
She's come a long way since her struggle with an eating disorder more than half a decade ago.<\/p>","url":"2007/12/6/Jamie-Lynn-Speaks-Out-1619826.jpg","width":200,"height":350,"alt":"Jamie-Lynn Speaks Out"},{"captionHeading":"Jamie-Lynn Speaks Out","caption":"
\"I knew I had a problem and wanted to get better, but I was not able to let go of my habit,\" she said of her past illness.<\/p>","url":"2007/12/6/Jamie-Lynn-Speaks-Out-1619827.jpg","width":200,"height":350,"alt":"Jamie-Lynn Speaks Out"},{"captionHeading":"Jamie-Lynn Speaks Out","caption":"
Seen here in 2005, Jamie-Lynn oozes glam and sophisticaton.<\/p>","url":"2007/12/6/Jamie-Lynn-Speaks-Out-1619828.jpg","width":250,"height":350,"alt":"Jamie-Lynn Speaks Out"},{"captionHeading":"Jamie-Lynn Speaks Out","caption":"
She now exercises, but only in moderation.<\/p>","url":"2006/11/23/Celebrity-Bow-Brigade-1472195.jpg","width":200,"height":350,"alt":"Celebrity Bow Brigade "},{"captionHeading":"Jamie-Lynn Speaks Out","caption":"
\"I have a wonderful friend who does yoga with me,\" she said.
\"When I go home to Long Island, my mom and I take the dog and go hiking. It's nice to be outdoors.\"<\/p>","url":"2007/12/6/Jamie-Lynn-Speaks-Out-1619838.jpg","width":200,"height":350,"alt":"Jamie-Lynn Speaks Out"},{"captionHeading":"Jamie-Lynn Speaks Out","caption":"
Back in 2002, Jamie-Lynn has a healthy glow to her cheeks.<\/p>","url":"2007/12/6/Jamie-Lynn-Speaks-Out-1619835.jpg","width":200,"height":350,"alt":"Jamie-Lynn Speaks Out"},{"captionHeading":"Jamie-Lynn Speaks Out","caption":"
Maybe because she was all loved-up with her manager, AJ Discala, whom she married in July 2003.
The marriage has since ended.<\/p>","url":"2007/12/6/Jamie-Lynn-Speaks-Out-1619837.jpg","width":250,"height":350,"alt":"Jamie-Lynn Speaks Out"},{"captionHeading":"Jamie-Lynn Speaks Out","caption":"
Jamie-Lynn is positively radiant here.<\/p>","url":"2007/12/6/Jamie-Lynn-Speaks-Out-1619839.jpg","width":200,"height":350,"alt":"Jamie-Lynn Speaks Out"},{"captionHeading":"Jamie-Lynn Speaks Out","caption":"
Though technically she's still in recovery from her illness.<\/p>","url":"2007/12/6/Jamie-Lynn-Speaks-Out-1619840.jpg","width":200,"height":350,"alt":"Jamie-Lynn Speaks Out"},{"captionHeading":"Jamie-Lynn Speaks Out","caption":"
Rewind to 2001, and Jamie-Lynn's is working hard to beat her demons.<\/p>","url":"2007/12/6/Jamie-Lynn-Speaks-Out-1619836.jpg","width":200,"height":350,"alt":"Jamie-Lynn Speaks Out"},{"captionHeading":"Jamie-Lynn Speaks Out","caption":"
\"I knew every calorie that entered my body, and I tried to measure every calorie that I could burn. So for me, any sort of regime, any sort of ritual or rule when it comes to dieting or exercising, is bad for me,\" she said.<\/p>","url":"2007/12/6/Jamie-Lynn-Speaks-Out-1619832.jpg","width":350,"height":235,"alt":"Jamie-Lynn Speaks Out"},{"captionHeading":"Jamie-Lynn Speaks Out","caption":"
Here in 2000, Jamie's at the start of a long road to recovery.
What can we say but congrats to the star - not only has she come through her ordeal, she's also brave enough to raise the profile of eating disorders by telling the world about her experiences.<\/p>","url":"2007/12/6/Jamie-Lynn-Speaks-Out-1619848.jpg","width":200,"height":350,"alt":"Jamie-Lynn Speaks Out"}];