'I used food to numb my emotions': Rebel Wilson shares throwback snap 'at her most unhealthy' before losing 30kg and declares 'it's never too late to start improving yourself'
Rebel Wilson has shared a poignant throwback snap of herself at 'my most unhealthy' as she reflected on her 30kg weight loss.
The 2014 photos sees the Pitch Perfect star, now 41, posing with tennis player Novak Djokovic at a charity tournament, with Rebel reflecting on the tough time she was going through in her life at the time and how she used food to 'numb her emotions.'
Rebel, who has transformed her body following a strict diet and exercise plan on her 'year of health' - also shared an empowering message with fans, saying 'it's never too late to start improving yourself.'
2014 : Rebel Wilson has shared a poignant throwback snap of herself at 'my most unhealthy' as she reflected on her 30kg weight loss (above with tennis player Novak Djokovic)
She wrote: 'Okay so I know that I normally post flattering photos of myself…but found this old photo in my emails and was like: whoa! I remember this was when I was at my most unhealthiest - being overweight and indulging way too much with junk food.
'Using food to numb my emotions. My father had passed away of a heart attack and it was such a sad time. I didn’t think highly of myself and wasn’t valuing myself how I should have.
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'It’s interesting that I’m still smiling and still trying to be active - this was taken at a charity tennis tournament event (ps Novak Djokovic is such a nice guy) - despite being in so much pain.
'I look back now at that girl and am so proud of what she’s become and achieved. And just wanted to send out some encouragement to everyone out there struggling with weight or body issues or emotional eating. I feel you.
Now and then: Rebel, who has transformed her body following a strict diet and exercise plan on her 'year of health' - also shared an empowering message with fans, saying 'it's never too late to start improving yourself' (pictured right in 2018)
'I know what it’s like. But it’s never too late to start improving yourself and trying to be the best version of YOU possible. It’s not a race and it’s not a competition - it’s about respecting yourself and doing what’s best for YOU.
'So if you’re out there and reading this today, I just wanted to say: keep smiling and keep trying to be active! Love you guys
Rebel recently revealed she was motivated to shed more than 30kg (or 65lbs) over the last year to boost her chances of getting pregnant.
Candid: The 2014 photos sees the Pitch Perfect star, now 41, posing with tennis player Novak Djokovic at a charity tournament, with Rebel reflecting on the tough time she was going through in her life at the time and how she used food to 'numb her emotions.
Living it up! Rebel is currently in Paris, after travelling around France
In an Instagram Live video, she said she was initially 'offended' that her doctors suggested her fertility would improve if she was slimmer and 'healthier'.
The comments gave her the motivation to tackle her eating habits and get in shape.
'So that's what started it – that if I lost some excess weight, it would give me a better chance of freezing eggs and having better quality eggs,' she said.
'At first it wasn't even for myself, it was thinking of a future mini-me and their quality. That's what kick-started it,' she added.
What a slim down! Rebel is pictured before and after her transformation
