Cheat Days, Willpower & #Fitspo Online: The Fitness-to-ED Pipeline with Michelle Carroll

January 20
28 mins

Episode Description

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

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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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