Fitness Competitions and Extreme Prep

Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:

• How Common Is Disordered Eating in Fitness Culture?
• Does Fitness Culture Attract Disordered Eating — or Cause It?
• How Restriction and Obsession Become Normalized in Fitness Spaces
• Discipline vs. Disordered Eating: How to Tell the Difference
• How Fitness Messaging Impacts Body Image and Motivation
• Why Fitness Competitions Often Lead to Extreme Binges
• The Physical and Mental Costs of Extreme Dieting
• Cheat Days Explained: Why They Backfire for So Many People
• What Research Really Says About Cheat Days and Weight Control
• How to Pursue Fitness Goals Without Triggering Disordered Eating
• Reframing Exercise: From Changing Your Body to Experiencing It

Check in with today’s amazing guest: Michelle Carroll

• Linktree: https://linktr.ee/michellecarroll
• Website: www.michellecarroll.co.uk/
• Podcast: Weightless Podcast
• Course:Disordered Eating Informed
• Instagram: www.instagram.com/michellecarroll1

References:

• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25240638/
• https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22668844/

Disclaimer: The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with with your mental or physical health, please work one on one with a health care provider.

If you have heard yourself in our discussion today, and are looking for support, contact the free NEDIC helpline at 1-866-NEDIC-20 or go to eatingdisorderhope.com.

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