Ep. 101: When ‘Eating Healthy’ Became Unhealthy: My Story as a Female Athlete

Many female athletes start their training journey with the best intentions — to get stronger, faster, and fitter. But somewhere along the way, the messages around food, body image, and performance can become confusing and even harmful. In this episode, I share a very personal part of my story: my own struggle with nutrition and an eating disorder during my time as an athlete. It’s a chapter of my life that shaped not only how I view fueling and performance, but also why I created the Female Sports Nutrition podcast in the first place.

If you’ve ever questioned whether you’re eating “too much,” worried about your body changing as you train, or felt caught between wanting to perform well and wanting to control your food, this episode will likely feel very familiar. My hope is that by sharing this story, more female athletes will realize they’re not alone — and that there is a healthier, stronger path forward.

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