Athletes and Exercise
Introduction In the realm of sports, Athletes and Exercise are inseparable concepts that have evolved together over centuries. Athletes, defined as individuals who compete in sports and are skilled in physical activities, rely heavily on exercise to enhance their performance, maintain their health, and achieve their sporting goals. Exercise encompasses a range of physical activities […]
Eating disorders are a group of conditions characterized by abnormal eating habits that can lead to serious health problems. The most common types of eating disorders are anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder. Anorexia nervosa is a serious eating disorder characterized by a distorted body image and a severe restriction of food intake.
Eating disorders can have serious physical and emotional consequences. The longer an eating disorder goes untreated, the greater the risk of these consequences. Physical consequences: Emotional consequences: Eating disorders can also lead to long-term physical health complications such as obesity-related health problems like diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. The emotional consequences of eating
The following report was written by Colleen Thompson, (1996). Eating disorders continue to be on the rise among athletes, especially those involved in sports that place great emphasis on the athlete to be thin. Sports such as gymnastics, figure skating, dancing and synchronized swimming have a higher percentage of athletes with eating disorders, than sports
The following information was compiled by Pauline S. Powers, M.D., University of South Florida. The number of individuals with eating disorders who report engaging in excessive amounts of exercise to compensate for eating, is increasing. Over-exercise or obsessive exercise is not unlike purging or taking dangerous substances such as laxatives: it is a compensatory behaviour that
I think a member of my family has an eating disorder, what should I do? Be direct – tell the person why you are worried and be specific Don’t make promises you cant keep Seek professional help for the person Learn as much as you can about eating disorders Ask them what it is like
One counsellor said to me, “You’re at the centre of your own healing process. I’m just on of your tools.”. I really liked that. That’s the way healing should be. Saphyre There are many types of therapeutic tools. There’s talk therapy – where you talk about your experiences and express your feelings. There are counsellors
What to do when you think someone has an eating disorder It always helps to know the warning signs of an eating disorder. guilt and shame about eating low self-esteem need for perfection extreme concern about appearances, both physical and behavioural preoccupation with food and weight (counting calories, excessive dieting) significant reduction in eating coupled