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

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

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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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