Swank desperate to gain weight

Hilary Swank gave up vegetarianism in a bid to gain weight.

London: Oscar-award winning actress Hilary Swank has revealed that she gave up vegetarianism after 18 years in a bid to gain weight and stay healthy. The 35-year-old abandoned vegetarianism two years ago when she suddenly started dropping pounds and Swank admits she`s much happier with her figure since the diet change, though she still struggles with eating animal flesh, reports gossip.ie.

"I just started withering away. I wasn`t getting enough vitamins or protein. (It was) very emotional. I sat over my plate and cried. I really had to work through it. It still makes me emotional. I don`t know if you have ever looked into a cow`s eye, but it is so soulful. So I don`t like it - but it`s something I have to do," she said. IANS