This is an exceptionally complex question to try and answer. It is imperative that such a question is given the respect that it deserves. Therefore, I chose to not rush into this discussion but rather seek out the best possible person to share their insights. And I think I found that person.

Lara Rebecca is the host of 'The Keep Smiling Podcast'. She actively shares mental health/eating disorder awareness content and promotes prioritising psychological wellbeing. She is well placed to dive into the topic of sport and eating disorders. On the one hand, she is a qualified personal trainer and is doing a degree in Sports and Exercise Science. On the other hand, she has recovered from a severe eating disorder as a teenager.

In today’s episode, we discuss, among others, the importance of mindset and control, the trouble with BMI, how recovery is about building back your life and not just your weight, and how sport can both be a hindrance or help. We also critique how image-obsessed the fitness community has become and even try to redefine what ‘winning’ means to better achieve a happy and healthy lifestyle.

If any of you are struggling with some of the problems discussed in today’s episode, I strongly recommend you seek help from institutions such as the following who have a proven track record of best understanding and helping so many people with such problems.
www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk
www.nationaleatingdisorders.org
www.butterfly.org.au
www.edsa.co.za

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