How Can a Coach Support an Athlete With Exercise Restrictions in Eating Disorder Treatment? Q&A With Dr. Paula Quatromoni
In this Q&A series, Dr. Paula Quatromoni (DSc, RD) answers questions about common situations athletics staff or athletes face in sports involving eating disorders. Sign up for our email list to get the next link to the newest Q&A right to your inbox. Q: You have a year-round competitive athlete who has been diagnosed with […]
From Someone Who Struggled: How Athletic Staff and Health Care Professionals Can Help (Guest Post by Anonymous)
This following piece is written by an anonymous athlete who chose to share their story in hopes of shedding light on the realities of eating disorders, and what the athletic community can do to better support athletes who are struggling. I believe that the only way to truly advance the understanding of eating disorders […]
Breaking My Silence: Reflections of a Division I Athlete Overcoming Anorexia
This following piece is written by an anonymous athlete who chose to share their story in hopes of shedding light on the realities of eating disorders. Note: eating disorder behaviors are mentioned. Part II will be published in the near future. To anyone running in silence: I was once there too. I was afraid […]
Binge Eating Disorder: Through the Lens of an Ultrarunner (Guest Post by Jeremy Susi)
Jeremy Susi wears many different hats. He is a committed husband, loving father, dedicated teacher, passionate coach, and avid distance runner. He says, “Those are the obvious identities that the entire world can see with plain eyes, but deep down I’m just a human being trying to navigate this complicated thing called life.” Jeremy shares […]
What Do You Do if Parents Switch to a New Doctor After an Eating Disorder is Suspected? Q&A With Dr. Quatromoni
In this Q&A series, Dr. Paula Quatromoni (DSc, RD) answers some of the biggest questions coaches and athletic staff have to help prevent or address eating disorders in athletes and assist athletes who may be struggling. Sign up for our email list to get the next link to the newest Q&A right to your inbox. […]
What Do You Do if You Don’t Have an Athletic Trainer? Q&A With Dr. Quatromoni
In this Q&A series, Dr. Paula Quatromoni (DSc, RD) answers some of the biggest questions coaches and athletic staff have to help prevent or address eating disorders in athletes and assist athletes who may be struggling. Sign up for our email list to get the next link to the newest Q&A right to your inbox. Q: How […]
Drowning For Perfection: Guest Post by Erica King Kubowitsch
Note: Eating disorder behaviors mentioned. Events and conversations have been recreated from Erica’s memories of them. ~ Before the anxiety, before the creeping doubt, there was simply the water. Swimming felt as natural as breathing. The pool was a sanctuary where I felt calm, strong, and truly myself. As a child, especially during those endless […]
Is it Okay to Have a Scale in the Weight Room? Q&A With Dr. Paula Quatromoni
In this Q&A series, Dr. Paula Quatromoni (DSc, RD) answers questions about common situations athletics staff or athletes face in sports involving eating disorders. Sign up for our email list to get the next link to the newest Q&A right to your inbox. Question: Our strength trainer has a scale near the entrance of the high school weight room. […]
Is it Okay to Weigh Athletes for Hydration Purposes? Q&A With RD Rebecca McConville
Rebecca McConville MS RD LD CSSD CEDRD-C is a sports dietitian, eating disorder specialist, and author of Finding Your Sweet Spot- How to Avoid REDs. Becca has a passion to take complex concepts like REDS and make it relatable. She has a REDs informed provider certification program and co-leads with MBE an annual Eating Disorder in […]
From Harm to Hope: Guest Post by David Stansbury
David Stansbury is an undergraduate student at Anderson University in Indiana where he is pursuing a major in exercise science and minors in psychology and nutrition. David is on the cross country and track and field teams. When he’s not running, he loves getting coffee and reading books that are about running or working on […]