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Reach Out. Ask For Help.

A Letter to Younger Me (Guest Post)

February 23, 2023

What I Learned as a Collegiate Runner Majoring in Dietetics (Guest Post by Maggie Farrell) Part 3

February 16, 2022

Understanding Eating Disorder Levels of Care
For a Eating Disorder Registered Dietitian in your area: EatRight.org
For a therapist in your area: Psychology Today
To offset eating disorder costs:
Walden Behavioral Care Article: “I Don’t Have Insurance: How Can I Get Eating Disorder Treatment?”
Athlete-specific treatment programs:

Tell Us Your Story Hear Rachael’s Story

“It’s easy to connect with Rachel as she speaks candidly about her eating disorder. Her openness and ability to bring humor to a very serious issue allows her to be approachable by those that seek help and understanding with their own personal eating disorder battles.”

Donna MessinaPresident of Sole Sisters

“If it wasn’t for Running in Silence, I would have never shared my story. Running in Silence has inspired me. It has made me go beyond my comfort zone and take a risk. It has made me be vulnerable. I could not be more appreciative of the organization for doing that.”

Emily JacksonCaptain of the Capital High School Cross Country Team

“Rachael was an outstanding speaker at the MITCA clinic, certainly of great value to all the coaches there. She got rave reviews, as it was so interesting hearing from an athlete on the subject. And when I read her book that night, I couldn’t put it down.”

Kernie GilliamMichigan Coaches Hall of Fame, MITCA clinic director, MITCA Coaches Education Chairperson, former MITCA President

Resources & Information For Parents

What Can Parents Do if They Notice Eating Disorder Behaviors? Q&A with Dr. Quatromoni

November 19, 2018

Video: How Dad Responded to My Eating Disorder

June 21, 2017

Resources For Parents

“The most helpful thing my parents ever did with my eating disorder is connect me to the right resources. And they didn’t have to understand the eating disorder; I just needed their listening ear and support.”

Resources & Information For Coaches

According to Walden Behavioral Care, “athletes are 2-3 times more susceptible to eating disorders than the average population.” It’s a common issue rarely talked about in sports, leaving many athletes and coaches in the dark. As a coach myself, I’ve seen how little this is discussed and where we can improve.

Is it Appropriate for Coaches to Weigh Pole Vaulters? Dr. Quatromoni Q&A

February 20, 2023

5 Things Coaches Should Avoid Saying to Adolescent Athletes

March 28, 2022

CPSDA Acceptable_Verbiage: How to Appropriately Speak with Student-Athletes about Weight and Body Composition
Paula Quatromoni (DSc, MS, RD, LDN) endorses books like Running in Silence and Nancy Clark’s Sports Nutrition Guidebook
Sports Nutrition Advice for Adolescent Athletes: A Time to Focus on Food
Athletes and Eating Disorders: What Can Coaches Do? by Walden Behavioral Care
National Eating Disorder Association Coach and Athletic Trainer Toolkit
Screening for disordered eating in athletes (article)

Be Aware. Stop The Silence.

Give the athletic community (athletic administrations, coaches, parents, teammates, athletes) the tools to better identify eating disorders beyond appearance.

Is it Appropriate for Coaches to Weigh Pole Vaulters? Dr. Quatromoni Q&A

February 20, 2023

An Athlete on Another Team Looks Underweight–What Should I Do? Dr. Paula Quatromoni Q&A

May 9, 2022

Why Don’t You Lose 5 Pounds Eating Disorders in Sports Documentary
Running a Blurry Line: Lived Experiences of Disordered Eating Among Female Distance Runners by Kennedy Jensen
Eating disorders in athletes publications by Paula Quatromoni
“Athletes and Eating Disorders: An Olympic Hopeful Shares His Journey”
Train Brave: campaign that aims to inspire more athletes to share their stories and raise awareness of the risks of eating disorders and RED-S.
Screening for disordered eating in athletes (article)
Strong Runner Chicks: Redefining What it Means to be a Female Distance Runner
Lane 9 Project: Working to bring coaches, teachers, parents, and female runners together to increase awareness of eating disorder signs and symptoms
Phit for a Queen: podcast devoted to female athletes wanting to have it all: performance, health, intellect and time for self.
Lize Brittin, author of Training on Empty. Eating disorder insight/thoughts on her website http://trainingonempty.blogspot.com/
Amber Sayer, author of PR: A Personal Record of Running from Anorexia
Orthorexia Bites – website dedicated to raising awareness for orthorexia (an obsession with “clean eating”)

Resources

Reach Out. Ask For Help.

A Letter to Younger Me (Guest Post)

What I Learned as a Collegiate Runner Majoring in Dietetics (Guest Post by Maggie Farrell) Part 3

Treatment Resources

Resources & Information For Parents

What Can Parents Do if They Notice Eating Disorder Behaviors? Q&A with Dr. Quatromoni

Video: How Dad Responded to My Eating Disorder

Resources For Parents

Resources & Information For Coaches

Is it Appropriate for Coaches to Weigh Pole Vaulters? Dr. Quatromoni Q&A

5 Things Coaches Should Avoid Saying to Adolescent Athletes

Resources For Coaches

Be Aware. Stop The Silence.

Is it Appropriate for Coaches to Weigh Pole Vaulters? Dr. Quatromoni Q&A

An Athlete on Another Team Looks Underweight–What Should I Do? Dr. Paula Quatromoni Q&A

Resources For The Athletic Community

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