Eating Disorders

It’s not easy to simply stop stress eating. Have you ever found yourself mindlessly opening the fridge door after a disagreement with your partner? Or maybe you crave your favorite comfort food, something heavy in carbs and extra cheesy, after a rough day at work?  What about stress drives us to reach for the most […]

Eating Disorders, Non-Diet Nutrition, REDS, DISORDERED EATING & EDS, Uncategorized

October 22, 2024

How to Stop Stress Eating: Effective Tips for Mindful Eating

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Disordered eating plagues the athletic community, often flying under the radar. I get it. As an athlete, you’re under immense pressure to perform, to be the best, to push your body to its limits. But what happens when that pressure becomes too much? When the desire to excel turns into an unhealthy obsession with food […]

Eating Disorders, Uncategorized

August 20, 2024

Disordered Eating in Athletes: Breaking Free from the Struggle

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In this article, we dive deep into the idea that healthy eating can go too far and in some ways, can develop into an eating disorder in itself.

Eating Disorders

April 22, 2024

Is Being Obsessed With Healthy Eating an Eating Disorder?

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Find the true meaning of health and well-being through the revolutionary concept of Health at Every Size (HAES).  I am excited to share with you the principles and benefits of this empowering movement that challenges conventional norms about body size and weight.  Let’s learn what the Health at Every Size movement is, explore its five […]

Eating Disorders, Health at Every Size, Non-Diet Nutrition

March 18, 2024

What is Health at Every Size? Explaining My Non-Diet Approach

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The world of sports is often associated with health, discipline, and peak physical performance. However, beneath the surface, athletes are not immune to eating disorders.  In this blog, we’ll explore the surprising answer to how common eating disorders are in athletes, examine the reasons behind their vulnerability, and discuss the importance of preventive measures. How […]

Eating Disorders, Sports Nutrition

March 11, 2024

How Common Are Eating Disorders in Athletes?

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In the world of sport, weight tends to carry a LOT of weight in determining ability and performance. Some coaches, parents, and athletes use body weight as a metric of fitness. However, as we discussed in this blog post HERE, fitness doesn’t really have anything to do with body shape or size. Why is weight […]

Eating Disorders, Non-Diet Nutrition, Sports Nutrition

June 28, 2023

Why Athletes Shouldn’t Focus on Weight

What is the “Eating Disorder Voice”? The “eating disorder (ED) voice” is what we call the voice in someone’s head that drives their eating disorder. It is the voice that is responsible for negative thoughts like “you are not good enough”, “you need to lose weight”, and “you shouldn’t eat that”. It is the voice […]

Eating Disorders

April 3, 2023

Identifying and Challenging the ED Voice

The idea of body or weight changes may feel scary during recovery or in healing your relationship with food. If you are feeling this way, you are not alone and it is fully understandable. Sometimes weight gain may be necessary in recovery if you are underweight or are experiencing symptoms that you are below your […]

Eating Disorders

February 27, 2023

Navigating Weight Change Fears in Recovery

If something isn’t quite right with our diet or eating habits, our bodies will eventually let us know. The way and how much you eat directly impacts how your body functions. Food is essential for fueling every process in your body from blinking to keeping your heart beating. Thus, it makes sense that a diet […]

Eating Disorders, Non-Diet Nutrition, REDS, DISORDERED EATING & EDS, Sports Nutrition

January 16, 2023

Signs Your Eating Habits Need to Change

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Finally, the holiday season is here! From family gatherings, planning potlucks and the mad dash that is Christmas shopping, the holidays can be both an exciting and stressful time for most. Like many celebrations, the holiday season involves gathering together with everyone we love around lots of delicious food. Often times we may be invited […]

Eating Disorders, Non-Diet Nutrition

December 15, 2022

Tips for Holiday Food Guilt and Stress