From Emaciated to Emancipated

Ironman Triathlons. ICU Stays. Marathons. Surfing Wipeouts. Dating.

Zoom in on any of the momentous occasions in Ryan Althaus''s life, and you''re certain to see someone lurking in the background: his friend, Ed. 

Ed''s not quite the friend you''re envisioning, though. Ed is short for "eating disorder", and he has an obnoxious way of infusing himself into every aspect of Ryan''s life - but not for l...