Portia de Rossi Tells How Her Horse Saved Her Life

Portia de Rossi was at one time struggling with anorexia and bulimia. She was on a 300 calorie diet and weighed only 82 pounds!

Portia opened up to Oprah, about how horseback riding was what helped her recover from her eating disorders.

She takes us on a tour of the 26-acre farm she shares with wife, Ellen DeGeneres, and introduces us to her horses which she rides a few times a week.

Portia explained that when she started riding her horse May, she stopped caring about counting calories and “wanted energy so I could learn how to ride her and take care of her.”

Check out the clip above to see Portia’s interview with Oprah!