Gut issues in ED recovery are real. Learn how your microbiome impacts mental health, digestion, and the path to full healing.

Struggling to fuel your body after an eating disorder -while still identifying as an athlete -can feel overwhelming. This guide breaks down exactly what to eat in recovery to restore energy, rebuild strength, and get your period (and performance) back on track. Learn how carbs, fats, and protein play a vital role, and why working with a sports dietitian can speed up your healing and protect your future as an athlete.

Eating disorders in athletes are a serious but often overlooked issue. Sports that emphasize weight or appearance-like gymnastics, wrestling, and running-put athletes at higher risk. Conditions such as anorexia, bulimia, and binge eating can harm both mental health and athletic performance. Key warning signs include drastic weight changes, obsession with food, excessive exercise, fatigue, and mood swings. For female athletes, irregular periods are a red flag. Left untreated,

Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) is a serious but often overlooked condition affecting athletes of all levels. Caused by chronic under-fuelling, it impacts performance, hormonal balance, bone health, immunity, and mental well-being. This guide outlines the early warning signs—such as fatigue, menstrual irregularities, and frequent injuries—and offers practical steps for recognising, diagnosing, and addressing RED-S before long-term damage occurs.

Eating disorders are driven by emotional struggles. Spotting early signs like weight changes and over-exercising is key to getting help.