National Eating Disorder Awareness Week - Health Doesn't Have a Look (& Neither do Eating Disorders)

In this episode, Louise Green discusses the importance of National Eating Disorder Awareness Week and the need for a shift in how society views health and body size. She emphasizes the impact of weight neutrality in the fitness industry and the distinction between eating disorders and disordered eating. Louise highlights the dangers of diet culture and weight stigma, advocating for a more inclusive understanding of health that recognizes the struggles of individuals in all body types. The conversation calls for compassion, awareness, and a change in narrative surrounding eating disorders and body image.

Takeaways

• Eating disorders are clinically diagnosed mental health conditions.
Weight neutrality is crucial in the fitness industry.
• Disordered eating is more common than diagnosed eating disorders.
• Diet culture and weight stigma contribute to eating disorders.
• Health does not have a specific look or size.
• Compulsive exercise can be a sign of disordered eating.
• Support exists for those struggling with food and body image.
• Compassion is essential for healing and recovery.
• Representation matters in discussions about eating disorders.
• Changing the narrative can help millions who deserve care.

Louise Green is an award-winning coach with 20 years invested in working with women of all body sizes. She has coached thousands of women from all over the world, if you're ready take the next step in your strength, check out her coaching program, Size Strong.