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It’s National Eating Disorder Week. Did you kno

It’s National Eating Disorder Week.

Did you know that eating disorders affect 62% of female athletes? It’s true, and I’ve been a part of that statistic.

The thing about eating disorders in athletes is that we often miss them. We see our athletes as healthy, capable girls who must be doing fine, because look at what they are able to do with their bodies!

But this isn’t always the case.

Eating disorders can sneak into our training routines in the following ways:
* Restriction of calories to make weight for competition
* Over exercises to burn off what we’ve eaten
* Binging and purging our food
* Simply not eating enough food to account for our training (LEA & RED-S)/

Not only are eating disorders a health concern, but teens who suffer from some form of ED are 8x more likely to sustain an injury!!

In addition, low self-esteem is a risk factor for developing an ED. I’ve seen this catalyst many times in teens who are struggling with the feeling of not being good enough, struggling with overwhelm in managing their school, sport, & life balance, or simply trying to make a transition out of one sport and finding their new path.

As parents, we can help identify red flags and facilitate early intervention and find support for our kids. We can also help them develop a PLAN. In my practice, this stands for:
- Positive mindset
- Letting go of unrealistic expectation, negative self-talk, etc.
- Allowing for rest, expression of emotions, stepping back
- Networking - with friends, professional support, etc.

So, be aware, be a positive example in your teen’s life, and be supportive if an issue comes up. Sometimes the path to healing is simple, but often it goes beyond just the idea of getting them to eat, and there are triggers that need to be addressed.

If you have questions about eating disorders in yourself or your teen and are curious about the next steps, please shoot me a DM. I can help connect you with the help you need.

https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/eating-disorders-athletes

I’ve had my air fryer for awhile now and finally

I’ve had my air fryer for awhile now and finally made a rotisserie chicken! The house smelled delicious. I didn’t get an after pic, but this tasty bird will fuel several meals, and it’s carcass is now simmering away in the InstantPot to make some yummy broth! 😋

So nice to connect with my #vitamincommunity today

So nice to connect with my #vitamincommunity today. Reigniting my love of movement by attending the Walking Well workshop this week, hosted by @nutritiousmovement and @yogatuneup ❤️

Soup for breakfast? Don’t knock it until you’v

Soup for breakfast? Don’t knock it until you’ve tried it.

I was first introduced to this idea about 20 years ago when I was exploring the macrobiotic diet. The book I had recommended a cup of miso soup, or sometimes something with daikon, as a way to start your day. Back then it’s wasn’t really high on my list of approved breakfast foods, but today I decided to give it a try again.

I buffed it up a bit - mushrooms, yams, & tomato in a miso broth. Poured over a bed of rainbow chard and topped with two poached eggs.

I’m not going to lie, it was delicious and totally satisfying!

I’ve been dealing with an IBS flare for a few days now, and when that happens, it’s a signal to me to step back and reassess my diets and health. Usually they are brought on by stress for me, but then the symptoms can be intensified with food choices.

I’ve also been moving in more restorative ways this week and focusing on getting sleep. It’s definitely helping. I think I’ll put morning soup on my regular rotation.

Oh, how my lunch is both nourishing in health and

Oh, how my lunch is both nourishing in health and vision. The first picture doesn’t show all the goodness (swipe for that), but this bowl hold almost all the colors of the rainbow: black beans, farrow, yam, rainbow chard, red cabbage, mushrooms, tomatoes, and avocado. Drizzled with a homemade miso dressing. So good.

I’m not feeling 100% today, and my body was asking for, not only food to help it heal, but also textures and temperature that provide comfort. This bowl did not disappoint.

Sometimes fueling our performances means focusing on our healing and what our body is actually asking for.

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