Body Image Struggles

Natalie reflects on the harmful messages surrounding body composition within her running team, highlighting the disconnect between her recovery journey and the pressure from coaches. Despite her team's supportive environment, she observes toxic behaviors from peers and coaches that prioritize appearance over performance. The emphasis on weight and body type creates a challenging atmosphere for young athletes, impacting their mental health and self-worth.

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Burnt Toast by Virginia Sole-Smith
“Good Athletes Control Their Weight."
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- What unique challenges do women face in fitness as discussed in the episode "We Have Only Recently Acknowledged That Female Athletes Need to Eat." and the clip Eating for Strength, as well as in the episode Nutrition and Eating Disorders with Olympian Molly Seidel and the clip Mental Challenges in Running?

Body Image Struggles

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Burnt Toast by Virginia Sole-Smith

“Good Athletes Control Their Weight."

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