Dancer Sanna Sokol Opens Up About Years-Long Eating Disorder After Weight Comment

Sanna Sokol, the 31-year-old winner of the latest season of "Dancing with the Stars" in Israel, revealed her long struggle with an eating disorder following a hurtful comment she received while waiting in line for coffee. An older woman called her a "skeleton," prompting Sokol to publicly share her experience with disordered eating that has accompanied her since childhood.

Sokol explained that growing up in a competitive environment with strict training schedules and constant remarks about weight deeply affected her relationship with food. She described periods of uncontrolled eating as well as times when she starved herself, acknowledging that none of these habits were healthy or balanced.

In an Instagram story, Sokol reflected on how it took years to confront her eating disorder and emphasized that while it may never fully disappear, she is now in a healthier place. She eats, exercises, and strives to maintain balance in both body and mind. She reassured her followers that she is doing well despite recent concerns about her weight.

Sokol also urged people to think carefully before commenting on someone’s weight, noting that such remarks can be painful and that one never knows the personal struggles behind a person’s appearance. She hopes her openness will encourage others, especially young women, to understand that thinness does not equal success and that it is possible to enjoy food without guilt and love one’s body. She concluded by stressing that health is far more important than a number on the scale.