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Welcome to our blog! Please find various topics that are in line with our specialties and our values.
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.
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
In recent times, yoga has gained in popularity among several populations, including those in eating disorder (ED) recovery. In fact, yoga has been integrated in residential programs for ED recovery, which has allowed for more research on how yoga can complement the journey to healing.
The Intersection Between Athletes and Eating Disorders
In the athletic world, athletes are often brought to push their physical and mental limits in order to achieve peak performance. Consequently, this environment can place athletes at higher risk for disordered eating, sometimes masking the problem as “dedication” or “discipline.”
What does Orthorexia Look Like and How to Overcome It
Have you ever heard of “orthorexia”? It’s a term to describe a type of disordered eating pattern. While not an official eating disorder in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual V (DSM V), it describes a tendency to move towards “healthful“ and “clean“ foods, often leading to an extreme fear of consuming “unhealthy“ foods.
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 EDs
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 characterized by severe caloric restriction and distorted body image, leading to a significantly low body weight and an intense fear of weight gain. There are two subtypes of AN :
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.”
