Can Coaches Tell Athletes to Lose Weight? Q&A with Dr. Paula Quatromoni
This Q&A was originally part of the first Q&A here, but is republished below to separate and make it easier to find questions/topics. This is part of a Q&A series with the leading expert in eating disorders and sports and registered dietitian, Paula Quatromoni. For more Q&As click here. Q: Can coaches tell athletes to lose […]
Should Coaches Weigh Their Athletes? Q&A with Paula Quatromoni
This Q&A was originally a part of the first Q&A here, but was republished as a new post to separate and make it easier to find questions/topics. This is part of a Q&A series with leading expert in eating disorders and sports and registered dietitian, Paula Quatromoni. For more Q&As click here. Q: Should coaches […]
The Summer I Ate Burgers and Chips
The first summer of nearly full eating disorder recovery, I ate burgers and chips. It was a summer of eating food I hadn’t consumed in years. And with it, I discovered freedom. A New Way of Living No longer did I have to worry about having “healthier” food to eat when going out with friends. […]
“I’m Scared I’ll Lose My Scholarship” | Eating Disorders in College Athletes
“I used to restrict and now I binge. I don’t know how to stop.” “I need to lose weight again.” “How do I stop bingeing?” “This is so important. I could lose my scholarship.” These pleas for help sound eerily similar to my own back in college. I had been struggling with bingeing after years […]
Questions Athletes Can Ask about Nutrition, Weight, & Mental Health in College Programs (with Dr. Paula Quatromoni)
I was asked by an athlete what questions athletes could ask a college coach they were considering competing for. After being directed to some great questions to ask (and not ask), it sparked my own questions: How could athletes see if the college coach they want to compete for has a healthy attitude toward nutrition […]
Being Told “You’re Not Sick Enough” (Guest Post by Emily Kopacz)
Trigger warning: eating disorder behaviors mentioned. A lump formed in my throat as I walked towards my college’s wellness center. Two days prior I had had my first appointment with a nutritionist at a practice specialized in eating disorder treatment. The nutritionist, horrified specifically by my laxative abuse, advised that I get a blood panel […]
The Professionals to Bring in for Student-Athletes With Eating Disorders (Q&A with Paula Quatromoni)
In this Q&A series, Dr. Paula Quatromoni (DSc, RD) answers some of the biggest questions coaches and athletic staff have to better prevent and assist athletes who may be struggling with eating disorders. Q: Who is Needed on the Athlete Care Team For an Athlete With Disordered Eating? A: Athletics programs at every level need […]
3 Ways Coaches Can Help Prevent Eating Disorders in Athletes (Q&A with Paula Quatromoni)
In this Q&A series, Dr. Paula Quatromoni (DSc, RD) answers some of the biggest questions coaches and athletic staff have to better prevent and assist athletes who may be struggling with eating disorders. Q: What can coaches do to prevent eating disorders? Education First, coaches need to get educated about eating disorders in sport from […]
What Can Coaches Do When Athletes Are Not Fueling Properly? (Q&A with Paula Quatromoni)
In this Q&A series, Dr. Paula Quatromoni (DSc, RD) answers some of the biggest questions coaches and athletic staff have to better prevent and assist athletes who may be struggling with eating disorders. Q: What should a coach do when they suspect an athlete is not fueling properly and needs assistance with nutrition? A: Best […]
On Full Recovery: Guest Post by Emma Zimmerman
Emma is a writer and activist currently based outside of Chicago. Through her writing, Emma explores topics of women in endurance sports and environmental justice. She is passionate about creating a healthier culture for female distance runners, a topic which she continues to write and speak about. Her work has been featured in Women’s Running, the Sacramento Press, and Girl […]