1 hr 33 min
#4: Eating Disorders in Sports with The Non-Diet Sports Nutritionist, Katie Kirk The Better Bite
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- Nutrition
Athletes have an amazing ability to give their sport their all - they're driven, ambitious, and dedicated. But sadly, when individuals are not protected and exposed to an environment saturated with a focus on body weight and restrictive behaviours, these positive traits can easily turn toxic. While eating disorders can affect anyone from all backgrounds, athletes have shown to be particularly susceptible due to performance anxiety and pressures to succeed at any cost. In this episode, I discuss some of the heartbreaking realities of this phenomenon and I also have a conversation with high-performance athlete and sports nutritionist Katie Kirk. Katie has had amazing success with her running career as previous National 800m champion and having competed in two Commonwealth Games. She doesn't shy away from her very own struggles with an eating disorder in the past, and she is passionate about protecting young athletes and breaking the cycle by building positive relationships with food and exercise. Instagram - @thenondietsportsnutritionist
If you are currently with negative eating behaviours, here are some useful resources:
BEAT Resources: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/
Eating Disorder Association NI: https://www.eatingdisordersni.co.uk/'
Webinars with Katie Kirk:
"AAI Webinar: Disordered eating & exercise - what’s the harm? by Sports Nutritionist Katie Kirk" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNximrzOYOw
"AAI Webinar: Body image & athlete identity presented by Sports Nutritionist Katie Kirk" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRT4juPfLtk
DISCLAIMER: The information discussed in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only, and should never replace personalised advice provided by your own doctor, dietitian, or other healthcare professional.
Athletes have an amazing ability to give their sport their all - they're driven, ambitious, and dedicated. But sadly, when individuals are not protected and exposed to an environment saturated with a focus on body weight and restrictive behaviours, these positive traits can easily turn toxic. While eating disorders can affect anyone from all backgrounds, athletes have shown to be particularly susceptible due to performance anxiety and pressures to succeed at any cost. In this episode, I discuss some of the heartbreaking realities of this phenomenon and I also have a conversation with high-performance athlete and sports nutritionist Katie Kirk. Katie has had amazing success with her running career as previous National 800m champion and having competed in two Commonwealth Games. She doesn't shy away from her very own struggles with an eating disorder in the past, and she is passionate about protecting young athletes and breaking the cycle by building positive relationships with food and exercise. Instagram - @thenondietsportsnutritionist
If you are currently with negative eating behaviours, here are some useful resources:
BEAT Resources: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/
Eating Disorder Association NI: https://www.eatingdisordersni.co.uk/'
Webinars with Katie Kirk:
"AAI Webinar: Disordered eating & exercise - what’s the harm? by Sports Nutritionist Katie Kirk" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNximrzOYOw
"AAI Webinar: Body image & athlete identity presented by Sports Nutritionist Katie Kirk" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRT4juPfLtk
DISCLAIMER: The information discussed in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only, and should never replace personalised advice provided by your own doctor, dietitian, or other healthcare professional.
1 hr 33 min