The Importance of Carb Loading (Even When It Feels Counterintuitive)
Carb loading explained: why it matters, how it works, and how to fuel properly before endurance events—even when it feels counterintuitive.
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At Fueling for Recovery, we are dedicated to sharing valuable information about eating disorders and sports nutrition in a way that is inclusive and weight-neutral. The goal of this blog is to educate the public by offering articles on a variety of topics that have been built through evidence-based research and shared in a way that empowers and informs our clientele.
What Does Carb Loading Actually Look Like?
Carb loading explained: how many carbs you need, who it’s for, and real-life 2–3 day meal examples with exact carb counts to fuel endurance performance effectively.
7 Reasons You Feel Tired During Eating Disorder Recovery
Why do you feel tired when eating more in recovery? Learn 7 reasons fatigue happens during eating disorder recovery and how your body heals and adjusts to eating more.
When “Healthy Eating” Becomes Harmful: Recognizing RED-S Within Orthorexic Patterns
Learn how an extreme focus on clean or “pure” eating can progress into Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S). Discover the warning signs, risks, and steps to get help when “healthy eating” becomes harmful.
Why Are You So Hungry When You’re Recovering From an Eating Disorder?
Learn why increased hunger is common in recovery, including anorexia and athletic recovery, and how the body heals with consistent nourishment.
How the Body Changes in Eating Disorder Recovery: Grieving, Accepting, and Honoring Your Body
Learn how the body changes in eating disorder recovery, including anorexia recovery, grief, and how to honour your body with compassion and care.
Hypermetabolism During Anorexia Refeeding: What You Need to Know
Learn how hypermetabolism impacts anorexia recovery. Discover why higher calorie needs are essential in eating disorder treatment and how to support healing.
Carb Reintroduction After Disordered Eating: A Safe and Balanced Approach
Learn how to safely and gradually reintroduce carbohydrates during eating disorder recovery. This guide helps athletes and active individuals rebuild energy availability, reduce fear around carbs, and support long-term healing.
When Your Teen Athlete Has an Eating Disorder: How Family-Based Treatment (FBT) Can Help Them Recover and Return Stronger
Is your teen athlete struggling with an eating disorder? Learn how Family-Based Treatment (FBT) empowers parents to lead recovery, restore health, and help their child safely return to the sport they love.
What to Expect When Your Teen Athlete Begins FBT: A Dietitian’s Perspective on Supporting Recovery from an Eating Disorder
If your athletic teen has an eating disorder, Family-Based Treatment (FBT) can help. A dietitian shares what to expect and how FBT-informed nutrition counseling supports recovery, fueling, and a safe return to sport.
Why Athletes with Eating Disorders in New York Are Choosing Out-of-Network Nutrition Services
Discover why athletes with eating disorders in New York choose out-of-network nutrition services for specialized, flexible, and effective recovery support.
How Fitness Trackers Can Affect Eating Disorders and Your Relationship With Your Body
Discover how fitness trackers can worsen eating disorder symptoms like anorexia, bulimia, or binge eating — and why body trust matters for recovery.
It Takes a Village: The Role of Family, Partners, and Loved Ones in Eating Disorder Treatment
Discover how eating disorder treatment extends beyond therapy, emphasizing the essential role of family, partners, and support networks in lasting recovery for both adolescents and adults.
Do I Have an Eating Disorder? Understanding the Signs and Seeking Support
Wondering if you might have an eating disorder? Learn the signs, symptoms, and how to get help. If you’re struggling with food, body image, or eating behaviors, reach out to Fueling for Recovery for support.
PART 2: How Dietitians use Evidence-Based Therapeutic Techniques
Discover how registered dietitians use evidence-based therapies like ACT, CBT, DBT, and EFT to support eating disorder recovery, including for anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and ARFID.
PART 1: 4 Therapeutic Approaches Dietitians use to Treat Eating Disorders
Discover 4 evidence-based therapeutic approaches dietitians use to support eating disorder recovery beyond the plate—ACT, CBT, DBT, and EFT.
How to Practice Intuitive Exercise : Healing from Eating Disorders and Rebuilding Trust with Your Body
Discover how intuitive exercise can support healing from eating disorders. Learn to rebuild trust with your body through gentle, joyful movement—featuring Anika’s recovery story and practical guidance. Explore supportive eating disorder treatment options at Fueling for Recovery.
The Factory Analogy : Explaining the concept of weight restoration in Eating Disorder Recovery
Learn how eating disorders impact the body using the Factory Analogy—a clear, visual way to understand weight restoration and the recovery process.
It Takes a Village: Choosing the Right Eating Disorder Treatment Providers in Virginia
Recovery from an eating disorder involves addressing both the psychological and physiological damage caused by the disorder. A collaborative approach—especially between a psychotherapist and a registered dietitian—is essential for holistic healing.
Understanding your Window of Tolerance: A Guide for Eating Disorder Recovery
This article explores the concept of the Window of Tolerance, a framework that can help you better understand your emotional and physical reactions and support your eating disorder recovery journey.
Strategies Coaches Can Use to Foster a Body and Food Neutral Sport Environment to Prevent Eating Disorders
Learn how coaches can prevent eating disorders by fostering a body and food neutral sport environment that supports athlete health and performance.
Carb Loading for Endurance Athletes: Strategies to Maximize Energy and Performance
Learn how to master carb loading for marathons, triathlons & other endurance events. Fuel your body right to boost energy, endurance, and performance
Do you feel limited in your time to fuel as an athlete recovering from an eating disorder? Here are some nourishing food ideas that you can bring with you anywhere
This blog post will provide you with practical food ideas that can support athletes on the move. These options are not only convenient but also packed with the nutrients you need to keep performing at your best.
Strategies for Helping Athletes Manage Food-Related Thoughts in Eating Disorder Recovery
Help athletes manage food-related thoughts with strategies for balanced nutrition, emotional health, and performance support
Hydration Essentials for Runners: Key Considerations from a Sports Dietitian
Discover expert hydration strategies for marathon runners from a sports dietitian. Learn how to balance fluids and electrolytes to boost performance, avoid dehydration, and recover faster.
Encouraging a Supportive Team Culture: Preventing and Addressing Eating Disorders
Creating a supportive team culture is critical for the health and well-being of athletes, especially when addressing the risk of eating disorders.
The Impact of the Sports Industry on Athletes and Eating Disorders
The sports industry, with its intense focus on performance, body image, and weight management, can contribute to the development of eating disorders among athletes.
How Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Can Help Athletes in Recovering from Eating Disorders
This blog explores how ACT can support athletes in recovering from eating disorders by focusing on its core principles and techniques, tailored to the needs of those in the sports community.
How Embodiment Practices Support Eating Disorder Recovery
In embodiment practices, the body is used as a tool for healing and allows for a relationship between our body, thoughts and actions.
How to Support a Teammate That You Suspect May Have an Eating Disorder
Supporting a teammate who you suspect may have an eating disorder can be a challenging and delicate situation.
Part 2: Addressing and Preventing Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S)
Addressing RED-S requires a holistic approach that emphasizes education, individualized nutrition, and a supportive environment. This blog provides actionable strategies to combat and prevent RED-S, ensuring athletes are fueled to achieve their peak potential.
Part 1: Worried that you may be experiencing Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) ? – Here are some indications that you may be impacted.
Are you worried about the possibility of experiencing Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S)? This condition can impact athletes across all sports and competition levels.
Why Athletes Can’t Stop Thinking About Food
For many athletes, food is not just fuel; it’s central to their performance, recovery, and overall health. However, this heightened emphasis on nutrition can lead to an overwhelming focus on food choices, often consuming a significant amount of mental energy.
How does the Treatment of Binge Eating Disorder Differ for Children & Teens?
Binge eating disorder (BED), like all eating disorders, can affect people of all ages and backgrounds. However, the treatment of BED in children and teens requires special considerations. Let’s explore the unique factors influencing BED in this population and how treatment can be tailored to their developmental needs.
DBT and How It Can Help With Eating Disorder Recovery
As one of the newer therapeutic modalities used in the treatment of eating disorders, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, or DBT, uses evidence-based practice to support the development of new coping skills that can replace eating disordered behaviours (1).
Yoga and the Eating Disorder Recovery Process
Discover how yoga can support eating disorder recovery. Learn about the research-backed benefits of yoga for body image, anxiety, and emotional regulation, and how to safely incorporate it into your ED treatment plan.
The Intersection Between Athletes and Eating Disorders
Explore how sports culture can contribute to eating disorders in athletes. Learn about risk factors, signs, consequences, and how to foster a healthier, more supportive athletic environment.
What does Orthorexia Look Like and How to Overcome It
Learn how orthorexia—a fixation on “clean” or “healthy” eating—affects athletes. Discover signs, causes, and expert strategies to rebuild a balanced relationship with food in sports nutrition.
Part 4 : How ED Recovery Can Help
Welcome to the fourth and final part of our series discussing the medical complications of eating disorders (EDs), and how treatment toward recovery can help.
Part 3 : The Consequences of Binge Eating Disorder
Binge eating disorder (BED) has almost twice the lifetime prevalence of anorexia and bulimia, making it one of the most commonly experienced eating disorders.
Part 2 : The Consequences of Bulimia Nervosa
Bulimia Nervosa, or BN, is characterized by cycles of binge eating episode(s), followed by purging behaviours (1). This cycle tends to lead to feelings of guilt and shame, and some people go to great lengths to keep their actions a secret, which can make it difficult for loved ones to detect.
Part 1 : The Consequences of Anorexia
Anorexia Nervosa (AN) is an eating disorder characterized by severe caloric restriction and distorted body image, leading to a significantly low body weight and an intense fear of weight gain.
The Importance of Carbohydrates for Endurance from a Sports Dietitian
Carbohydrates are your primary and preferred fuel source for endurance activities, including marathon running.
During prolonged exercise, your body relies heavily on these glycogen stores. As your glycogen levels deplete, you begin to experience fatigue and reduced performance, commonly referred to as “hitting the wall.”