Ed Sheeran Reveals His Binge Drinking And Eating Struggle
Ed Sheeran admitted that he has an addictive personality. Sheeran shared lessons that he learned throughout his life. The Shape of You fame went on Hay House Chasing the Present Summit where he spoke about his unhealthy habits.
The 29-year-old singer admitted that he has seen the lowest in his life because of his addictive lifestyle. In the interview, the singer recalled the time he spent on the streets in 2015.
Sheeran hit the roads for his World Tour and explained how no sunlight and bad diet affected him. The singer said that because of touring, he couldn't give time for any physical activity. Additionally, he used to eat unhealthily and drinks a lot.
"I would stay up and drink all night...The buses would park underneath arenas and I'd sleep on the bus all day and then wake up and then come out, do the show, drink, get back on the bus and I didn't see sunlight for like maybe like four months," Sheeran said.
The South of the Border star said that initially, it seemed to be games and enjoyment. After having all the fun for a couple of days, later he started to feel sadness. He explained that seemed to be the lowest point in his life.
Sheeran realized that he had put on a lot of weight and wasn't feeling healthy. The singer was asked about his feeling during that time to which he answered, he felt not important. The independent musician explained how he started to question everything around him.
The singer acknowledged that his struggle was a part of his own addictive personality. Sheeran explained during the interview that he is reading Elton John's book and adapted his traits in personal life. In fact, the singer admitted having four desserts and ice creams until he threw it.
He recalled the martini drinks mentioned in the book that he followed. Sheeran disclosed that such binges had a negative impact on him. It makes the music icon extremely depress and sad. He noted things that cause the problem such as junk food, sugar, alcohol, sweet stuff, and cocaine.
The singer admitted that more you do all these things it makes you feel good for a while but later it turns out to be worst. Sheeran explained that having such things in moderation is good but exceeding as he does, will make the person sad the next day. The singer revealed that his friends use to call him Two Dinner Teddy due to excessive food ordering.