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Athletes with
Eating Disorders
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Why being an ED athlete is complex & how to over come it
There is nothing simple about recovering from an eating disorder. But recovering from an eating disorder as an athlete adds another layer...


My Stages In Recovery
Stage 1: Sign Up My first step was agreeing to recover. I sat across from a room of doctors who were finally able to penetrate my ED's...


Athletes In The Olympics
I LOVE the Olympics. But this year was a little different for me. Four years ago I had just finished my Sophomore year of college, was...


Leveraging Your Athletic Mind To Fight Your ED
As an athlete you develop a unique mindset based on the experiences you have. Resilience Determination Strength Execution Discipline...


The Lie My ED Told Me: I Will Be Able To Eat Whatever I Want When Track Ends
Here was my logic: During track season- You have to eat well now because you need to be at your best to compete. Once track season is...


When Athletics Becomes Your Identity
I watched this video and at one point my eyes welled with tears because Shawn's words struck a nerve. She spoke to a struggle that I...


How Fro-Yo Kept Me Running
My eating disorder revolved around an obsession with eating healthy. It led to a diet filled with a rich variety of fruits, veggies,...


Attending a Wedding with an ED
Last night I went to my brother’s wedding. I had an absolute blast. But I wanted to take the time to reflect on what it’s like to attend...


Eating Out while Traveling to Meets
One of my favorite parts of being in season is getting to travel. I loved going to the airport with my team, everyone in khakis and our...


Clothes & Weight Gain
Wear Comfortable Clothes: If you need to gain weight to recover from an eating disorder you are going to outgrow your clothes, there is...
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