Valeria Levitin, a 39-year-old woman from Monaco, became widely known because of her extremely low body weight of about four stone. Her condition has often been highlighted as a powerful reminder of the serious health risks linked to severe eating disorders. Although she has received messages from young girls who admired her appearance and wanted to look like her, Valeria has consistently rejected that attention.

Disturbed by those messages, she has used her own experience to warn others about the devastating reality of anorexia. She has repeatedly emphasized that she would never encourage anyone to pursue extreme weight loss, saying, “I’m not going to teach young girls how to die.” Instead, she hopes her story encourages people to seek help before the illness takes control of their lives.

Valeria’s struggle with anorexia began during her teenage years after years of pressure about her weight, especially from her mother. After moving to Chicago at the age of 16, she began following an extreme diet in an effort to fit in. Later, while trying to build a modeling career, she was repeatedly told that she was still too heavy, reinforcing unhealthy eating habits. By the age of 24, her weight had fallen to around six stone, making activities such as dancing too dangerous because of the risk of serious injury.

The disorder has had a profound impact on her health, leaving her unable to remember the taste of bread after years of restrictive eating. Despite these challenges, Valeria has spoken about her determination to recover, motivated in part by her hope of one day becoming a mother. She continues to encourage anyone struggling with an eating disorder to seek professional help and begin the journey toward recovery.