E53 The Invisible War

This episode was inspired by an intimate and brave email we received from a listener. There's an invisible war in the world of fitness that doesn't get enough coverage: Eating disorders. Issues like body image and caloric restriction for aesthetics are far too prevalent in our industry, and it's time to take off the blinders and talk about them.

0:00 - 4:00 - Intro
8:00 - Many modern health problems are attributable to nutrition
9:00 - Be careful with where you get your nutrition information
12:00 - Your coach may not be the best source for nutrition information
13:30 - The invisible war in sports: Eating disorders
17:00 - Weighing less won’t necessarily make you better
24:00 - There is no ideal body type for performance; it’s relative
30:00 - Negative habits learned early on can lead to lifelong damage
33:00 - Learn healthier ways to think about food
44:00 - Extra weight, if it comes from muscle, can be a good thing

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2/27/2020