Demi Lovato Almost Went Back To Rehab For Eating Disorder Last Summer, How Boyfriend Wilmer Valderrama Helped Her Heal

Demi Lovato has been extremely honest about her struggles with mental health and body issues in the past.

In the latest issue of Fitness magazine, the 22-year-old singer revealed that she almost had a relapse of her eating disorder last summer. And she explained how her boyfriend, actor Wilmer Valderrama, helped her realize that her not-so-healthy habits.

"It's been difficult," Lovato told the magazine regarding the "physical and emotional issues" she has experienced throughout her life. "I almost went back to rehab for my eating disorder last summer. I was obsessing over food and terrified of it at the same time. Wilmer noticed and called me out on it, which was a relief," she explained.

"I was done being afraid of food and so tired of overeating and not knowing why I did it," added the "Give Your Heart a Break" singer. "Now I'm on a structured meal plan. I eat four small meals and two snacks a day. It's teaching me portion control."

"It helps to remind myself how far I've come," added Lovato, who works hard to stay healthy while she is travelling the world to sing. "I recently saw pictures from my first tour, and I spent that whole summer performing in the heat in a red leather jacket because I was ashamed to show my arms. And that was when I was 105 pounds!"

"This tour, I've had the confidence to show my arms at every single concert," she continued. "It may seem like a small thing, but for me, that's huge." 

"Exercising has been so important for my recovery, both physically and mentally," explained the star. "On show days I count my concert as a workout, but on my off days I try to work out once in the morning and again at night. It can be a lot between performing and traveling, so I'm careful not to push myself too hard."

The former Disney Chanel actress told the mag that she feels a marked improvement in her well-being since sticking to her diet and exercise regime.

"My energy and endurance have gone way up," said Lovato. "I feel so much stronger, and I'm much healthier. Normally I'd get the flu, but this tour I've had only a small sinus infection-knock on wood."

In addition to the support of her boyfriend Wilmer, Lovato revealed that she draws inspiration from one pop icon to keep up with her healthy lifestyle.

Lovato explained that her favorite motto is currently,"If Beyonce can do it, I can do it."

"If she can work out, have the incredible body she has, have a kid, and be as successful as she is, then I sure as hell can, too," added the star.

Words to live by, indeed!