Posts for Eating Disorder Recovery
Why do I think it’s important to include posts about eating disorders? First, because I was an athlete with eating disorder for many years. Second, there is strong and consistent evidence that eating disorders are prevalent in athletes. Being an athlete does not cause you to develop eating disorders, yet certain aspects of sport can heighten vulnerability and risks. You don’t have to be diagnosed with a clinical eating disorder to exhibit disordered eating behaviors.
I think it’s important to increase awareness, remove stigmas, and debunk stereotypes about eating disorders. Eating disorder recovery looks different for each individual. This blog provides insight into eating disorders and disordered eating in athletes, my journey through recovery, and resources to help you develop ways to manage negative behaviors.
Social Media Exercise versus Real Life Exercise
I am excited to have a guest blog post today. Her story is similar to mine and I appreciate her insight into finding a healthy and
13 Signs of a Healthy Relationship with Food
On the short drive to my in-laws there is a small bakery. And this time they had a sign out for German donuts. I asked Thomas
7 Signs of Eating Disorder
If you're on this page, you might know someone who has shown signs of eating disorder. National surveys estimate that 20 million women and 10 million
A Healthy Relationship with Exercise
If you Google ‘signs of over-exercising”, sites will say the symptoms are exercising for 2+ hours a day, exercising multiple times throughout the day, skipping social
Navigating the Holidays With a Loved One who is Struggling with an Eating Disorder
For many people, the holiday season is their favorite time of year. It’s bright with Christmas lights, more family time, and celebrations full of tasty food
Reasons Having Abs Aren’t All That
As I was scrolling through Facebook on Friday evening, this image of “sexy abs” was in my news feed. How many of us see