Emily O'Halloran

Emily O'Halloran, a resident of Auckland, gained attention for her personal journey with orthorexia, which began during her second year of university as she pursued fitness goals related to running. Initially motivated by a desire to maintain a healthy diet for athletic performance, she soon became obsessed with restrictive eating rules, leading to severe physical and psychological consequences. O'Halloran's story illustrates the dangers of disordered eating exacerbated by social media influences.