When Joanne McNally's friend burst into tears at the sight of her, she couldn't understand what the issue was with her new body that she had worked so hard to have.
It soon became apparent to Joanne that she was battling both anorexia and bulimia, and that she needed treatment.
While in this treatment Joanne, who at the time worked in PR, put pen to paper and started to write.
Now, several years on, Joanne is a familiar name on the comedy scene in Ireland...she's toured with PJ Gallagher, presented Republic of Telly, and she's even MC'd for comedy superstar Matt Cooper.
And the writings from that time in treatment have become a one-woman show starring Joanne entitled 'Bite Me'.
The show is a stark, but funny, look at Joanne's life from that time and this morning Joanne was in studio with Alison to explain more.
If you need help, advice or support on dealing with an eating disorder, visit Body Why's website or call their helpline on 1890 200 444.
