Free in-person support group for people struggling with eating disorders, disordered eating, or body image. Must be 18 or older to participate. First and third Tuesday of each month. 10:00-11:00 AM MT Learn more here.
- Discuss the ways in which diet culture is normalized in sport culture, and furthermore, the additional layers of it that athletes face
- Evaluate pressures and messages that athletes receive about food, body, sport, and how they intertwine
- Assess the risks of a hyperfocus on food and body, including RED-S, disordered eating, eating disorders, etc.
- Describe ways in which athletes can pursue athletic goals while also pursuing a positive and lasting relationship with food and their bodies, and that these are not mutually exclusive
When: Wednesday, Oct 12th
Time: 5:00-6:00 PM
Who: Everyone is welcome
Where: Zoom
Cost: Free
Brought to you in collaboration with Athlete EDGE™ at EDCare
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