Cheat Days, Willpower & #Fitspo Online: The Fitness-to-ED Pipeline with Michelle Carroll

Here’s a run down of what we discussed in today’s episode:How Common Is Disordered Eating in Fitness Culture?Does Fitness Culture Attract Disordered Eating — or Cause It?How Restriction and Obsession Become Normalized in Fitness SpacesDiscipline vs. Disordered Eating: How to Tell the DifferenceHow Fitness Messaging Impacts Body Image and MotivationWhy Fitness Competitions Often Lead to Extreme BingesThe Physical and Mental Costs of Extreme DietingCheat Days Explained: Why They Backfire for So Many PeopleWhat Research Really Says About Cheat Days and Weight ControlHow to Pursue Fitness Goals Without Triggering Disordered EatingReframing Exercise: From Changing Your Body to Experiencing ItCheck in with today’s amazing guest: Michelle CarrollLinktree: https://linktr.ee/michellecarrollWebsite: www.michellecarroll.co.uk/Podcast: Weightless PodcastCourse:Disordered Eating InformedInstagram: www.instagram.com/michellecarroll1References:https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25240638/https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22668844/Disclaimer: The content in this episode is for educational and entertainment purposes only and is never a substitute for medical advice. If you’re struggling with with your mental or physical health, please work one on one with a health care provider.If you have heard yourself in our discussion today, and are looking for support, contact the free NEDIC helpline at 1-866-NEDIC-20 or go to eatingdisorderhope.com. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •✨ Reach Your Weight & Health Goals — Without Dieting! Pre-order The Hunger Crushing Combo Method, Abbey’s revolutionary additive approach to eating well. Learn how to boost satiety, stabilize blood sugars, reduce disease risk, and improve your relationship with food — all while getting the best nutrient bang for your caloric buck. With 400+ research citations, cheat sheets, evidence-based actionable tips, meal plans, and adaptable recipes, The Hunger Crushing Combo Method is the only nutrition bible you’ll ever need. 👉 Pre-order today! 🛒 Where to Purchase:AmazonBarnes & NobleAmazon KindleApple BooksGoogle PlayKoboApple Books (Audiobook)Audibleabbeyskitchen.com/hunger-crushing-combo• • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •✉️ Subscribe to My Newsletters:Abbey’s Kitchen Newsletter 📘 Check out my FREE E-Books:Hunger Crushing Combo™ E-BookProtein 101 E-Book👋 Follow me!Instagram: @abbeyskitchenTikTok: @abbeyskitchenYouTube: @AbbeysKitchenBlog: abbeyskitchen.comBook: The Mindful Glow Cookbook • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen — and leave us a review! It really helps support the show ❤️ 💬 If you liked this podcast, please like, follow, and leave a review — and let me know who you’d love to hear about next! ⭐ ⭐ ⭐⭐ ⭐