For many athletes and parents, the hardest part is not the diagnosis itself. It is the quiet fear that follows it: “Will my child ever have the same strength again?” “Will I be able to train without falling back into old habits?” “Why does even a small workout feel harder now?” Recovery can feel frustrating at first because endurance does not return in a straight line. It is not a simple matter of “getting back in shape.” It is about teaching the body to trust food again, tea

The transition to college is a thrilling leap into independence, academic pursuit, and new social landscapes. For many students, it’s the beginning of a fresh chapter. But for those recovering from an eating disorder, this exciting time can carry hidden risks. New routines, heightened stress, peer influences, and reduced family oversight can quietly trigger relapse—sometimes undoing months or even years of hard-earned progress. So, how can families, clinicians, and students t

Is dairy bad for you? Can you cut dairy for weight loss? Should you avoid milk if you have digestive issues? These are common questions many people ask, especially those in eating disorder recovery. With conflicting information about health, weight, and digestion, many people avoid dairy—sometimes unnecessarily. But is eliminating dairy truly beneficial, or could it be doing more harm than good? Addressing Dairy Misconceptions in Eating Disorder Recovery Misconceptions about