Kings Of Leon frontman Caleb Followill has revealed he struggled with anorexia as a teenager, developing an obsession with trying to lose weight.
In an interview for the latest edition of Q – on sale now – the singer-guitarist tells how he was forever exercising to trim down his wiry frame or finding ways to take his mind off eating. Followill joins a large band of well-known figures who have confessed to eating disorders over the years including Billie Piper who wrote in her autobiography about how she would eat paper to take away hunger pangs.
In the interview the musician admits to having difficulties with his self image: “I always thought I wasn’t good enough.”
To combat what he saw as a weight problem, he said he would do press-ups until he couldn’t go on and would go running run on blisteringly hot days wearing a heavy tracksuit to shift the excess.
He would also drink coffee constantly. “Anything to keep my hands and mouth busy without eating,” he said
The phase ended when he began to smoke marijuana, he said, and gave in to the associated munchies. Now he has brought his desire to exercise constantly under control although he would prefer be a little more bulked up.
“I want to look like I can defend myself. I want a guy to look at me in a bar and know that he can’t talk shit to me or run me over, even though he probably could,” Followill added.
12:58 PM | 27/11/2008
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not good enuf.....is he serious.....hes gorgeous nd reli fuckin talented....i neva worry bou dat sorta stuff bu wahh de hay....
lovee kings of leon!!
best band goin..XD
Posted by ciara at 1:55 AM | 29/11/2008 | Report Abuse
not good enuf.....is he serious.....hes gorgeous nd reli fuckin talented....i neva worry bou dat sorta stuff bu wahh de hay....
lovee kings of leon!!
best band goin..XD
Posted by ciara at 1:55 AM | 29/11/2008 | Report Abuse
Caleb youre so stupid if you cant see that you are fucking perfect!
Posted by stasi at 7:19 PM | 30/11/2008 | Report Abuse
PROVES IT CAN ALL BE IN THE MIND, BECAUSE HE IS THE HONEYEST OF HONEY, SERIOUSLY SEXY AND PHYSICALLY A DREAM, IF THAT'S NOT ENOUGH, PART OF A SHIT HOT SERIOUSLY TALENTED BAND OF ALL TIME THAT I CAN'T STOP LISTENING TO AND INTOXICATING SINGING VOICE, INSIDE LOOKING OUT CAN BE SO DIFFERENT FROM OUTSIDE LOOKING IN, I GUESS.
Posted by SIOBHAN STAFFORD at 11:12 PM | 01/12/2008 | Report Abuse
SAD TO THINK HE HAS SELF DOUBTS. KOL ARE SHIT HOT AND MAKE ME ZIIINNNGGGG. HE IS GORGEOUS AND SEXY, HONEYEST OF HONEY.
Posted by SIOBHAN STAFFORD at 11:16 PM | 01/12/2008 | Report Abuse
SAD TO THINK HE HAS SELF DOUBTS. KOL ARE SHIT HOT AND MAKE ME ZIIINNNGGGG. HE IS GORGEOUS AND SEXY, HONEYEST OF HONEY.
Posted by SIOBHAN STAFFORD at 11:17 PM | 01/12/2008 | Report Abuse
Well...all talented and people too close to perfection aren't perfect to themselves.They need to suffer more to create....I think.
Kings of Leon proved that it's still a honest musicians out there.I almost started to hate all that fake music bussiness and didn't believe in art anymore.Thank you Caleb,Nathan,Jared,Matthew and Christopher aka Nacho.You guys rock!
Posted by Peachy at 11:50 PM | 02/12/2008 | Report Abuse
wow, who knew :S
i think he looks much now :)
Posted by CheLlY PoP CoKE at 11:06 PM | 05/12/2008 | Report Abuse
caleb,your'e the man---total respect
see you in manchester!
Posted by graham bennett at 11:53 PM | 05/12/2008 | Report Abuse
caleb,your'e the man---total respect
see you in manchester!
Posted by graham bennett at 11:53 PM | 05/12/2008 | Report Abuse
i think im in love with caleb! He is just so hot & sexy! Every time i see him on tv im mesmorised! Kol can really rock and r the coolest band arolund. I can't wait to see them in concert in uk. X
Posted by bimla at 11:12 PM | 14/12/2008 | Report Abuse
i think im in love with caleb! He is just so hot & sexy! Every time i see him on tv im mesmorised! Kol can really rock and r the coolest band arolund. I can't wait to see them in concert in uk. X
Posted by bimla at 11:12 PM | 14/12/2008 | Report Abuse
i think im in love with caleb! He is just so hot & sexy! Every time i see him on tv im mesmorised! Kol can really rock and r the coolest band arolund. I can't wait to see them in concert in uk. X
Posted by bimla at 11:13 PM | 14/12/2008 | Report Abuse
oh my gosh i cant beleive he doesnt think hes good enough hes deffo good enogh for me anyways would love to date him but unfortionatly wont happen of course lol :P :O hes gorgouse<3 xxxxxxxxxxxx
Posted by Asha at 6:57 PM | 19/12/2008 | Report Abuse
he's perfect for any girl! xxx
Posted by Asha at 6:59 PM | 19/12/2008 | Report Abuse
he's perfect for any girl! xxx
Posted by Asha at 7:00 PM | 19/12/2008 | Report Abuse
Aw that is so sad , Caleb is beautiful. You are one of the most gorgeous guys i have ever seen.
Sorry to hear you went through such a tough time. xx
Posted by katie Reeves at 1:43 AM | 23/12/2008 | Report Abuse
Aw that is so sad , Caleb is beautiful. You are one of the most gorgeous guys i have ever seen.
Sorry to hear you went through such a tough time. xx
Posted by katie Reeves at 1:44 AM | 23/12/2008 | Report Abuse
aahh ,u are beautiful inside and out caleb.sweetheart x
Posted by jacky handy at 9:00 PM | 22/03/2009 | Report Abuse
shit , how could this creature of god have those problems , I mean , look at him. His angelic face , gorgeous body and his AMAZING voice ! Caleb , I would marry you even If you stank!
Kings Of Leon RULES !!!!
Posted by Liza at 6:51 PM | 13/09/2009 | Report Abuse
Caleb I totally know your a self doubter in your music and in life but your totally perfect and any guy would only dream to be you!
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