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

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By לילך מרקוביץ'

First reported by Walla · Jul 6, 2026

What happened

Israeli dancer Sanna Sokol publicly disclosed her years-long battle with an eating disorder after being called a "skeleton" by a stranger. She described her struggles with extreme eating habits and urged people to avoid commenting on others' weight, highlighting the importance of health and self-acceptance.

01Sanna Sokol revealed her long-term eating disorder after a stranger called her a "skeleton" in public.
02She described cycles of binge eating and starvation linked to pressure from competitive dance training.
03Sokol emphasized that her eating disorder has been a lifelong challenge but she is now healthier and balanced.
04She urged people to avoid weight-related comments as they can be deeply hurtful and misleading.
05Sokol hopes her story encourages others to separate thinness from success and embrace body positivity.
06She stressed that health is more important than weight numbers and promoted enjoying food without guilt.

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