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

We’ve all heard it — “Check your BMI to see if you’re healthy.” For decades, that simple equation of weight and height has shaped how society — and even healthcare — defines what’s “normal.” But what if the very number we’ve been taught to trust doesn’t actually reflect our health at all? For many individuals — particularly those recovering from eating disorders — BMI can distort reality, fueling shame and distraction instead of supporting healing and balance. Why BMI Falls

Heading back to campus? Feeling excited… but also stressed about all the changes? You’re not alone. For many students, returning to college—or starting for the first time—brings a mix of independence, academic pressure, and social changes. But here’s why this matters: college students are at high risk for eating disorders. Studies show 10–20% of women and 4–10% of men in college experience eating disorders , and the rates have been climbing (The Emily Program, 2023). Moving

Postprandial hypoglycemia —commonly referred to as low blood sugar after eating—is a lesser-known but significant concern for individuals recovering from eating disorders. Understanding how and why it occurs can help those in recovery better manage symptoms and support their healing journey. What Is Postprandial Hypoglycemia? Postprandial hypoglycemia is a drop in blood glucose levels that typically occurs 1 to 3 hours after eating. Symptoms may include: Shakiness Sweating Di