Breaking the Restrict Cycle
Kelsey and Elizabeth discuss the negative effects of food restriction, both physically and emotionally, and emphasize the importance of not overcomplicating food choices. They highlight the cycle of restriction leading to overindulgence and the need to break free from labeling foods as "good" or "bad."In this clip
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The Running Explained Podcast
s2/e24 "Clean Eating", Food Rules, & Orthorexia with Kelsey Pontius, RD (@sportsdietitiankelsey)
Related Questions
Why do some people gain weight when they restrict calories?
What should be done in the case of someone who has been in a quasi-recovered state for years, doesn't actively strive to lose weight, but has deeply ingrained eating disorder habits, such as struggling to accept their body looking different or routinely bingeing and purging certain foods? This question is related to the episodes s1/e34 Carbs, Glycogen, & Carb-Loading with Holley Samuel, RD, MEd, CPT (@fitcookienutrition), Understanding Disordered Eating, s2/e01: Hormone Health for Runners with Kirsten Screen, RD, MPH (@screennutrition), and Finding Your Happiest Weight.
Would it be better to eat a more balanced diet, mindful of what food I'm eating, versus trying to stay on the carb cycling trend while I'm lifting and trying to build a better metabolism and leaner physique?