Having a healthy relationship with food is crucial to your health journey whether you're eating too much or you're eating too little. In this episode, I (Amanda) share about my past experience with an eating disorder that I had going into high school, how it affected my life, and how I overcame it. We also talk about some common dangerous effects of disordered eating and tips to help with recovery/supporting your body with the right nutrients.
In this episode you'll learn:
- About my struggles with food going into high school
- What body dysmorphia is
- That there is a lack of education around healthy ways to lose weight
- Why over-exercising and intense diet restriction can become addicting with eating disorders
- That is can be helpful to have supportive family members/loved ones involved in recovery
- That eating disorders can greatly affect sports performance
- It can be helpful to look for positive reinforcements when recovering
- How important and beneficial it can be to get professional help
- That under-eating can affect menstruation
- How much of the American population is affected by eating disorders
- About the stigma around males that have eating disorders
- That comparing yourself to other people can be damaging in multiple ways
- About some of the health issues that arise from eating too little calories (low energy levels, imbalance in reproductive hormones, thyroid hormones, sleep issues, etc.)
- About the link between nutrient deficiencies and eating disorders
- That eating too little can cause muscle loss and lead to injuries
- Why reverse dieting can be helpful for some people
- That going too low-calorie during the day can lead to increased binge eating at night
- About some common things that trigger disordered eating habits/emotional eating
- Healthier ways to cope with stress and emotions
- Why it's so important to reach out for help if you need it
References:
Reverse dieting: https://masteryourhealth.net/episode-31-reverse-dieting-is-it-right-for-you/
Organifi: Used our code MASTERS https://www.organifishop.com/pages/masteryourhealth
