Sammi Grunspan, now 20 years old, was barely a teenager when she developed an eating disorder. Having been overweight practically her entire life, she began taking laxatives to control her weight high school. Still, she continued to gain weight until - while attending a seminary school in Israel - she met a woman who helped her develop a plan that worked.

"Grunspan has successfully followed the diet for the past year. She is down to 160 pounds, which is just 10 to 15 pounds short of her goal."

She admits that she still struggles to eat properly and not resort to laxatives or other unhealthy means to lose weight. It's a battle she fights every time she sits down to eat. But with the support of family and friends, she's winning the battle.

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