Sigma Nutrition Radio #548: Disordered Eating and Body Image in the Fitness Industry – Michelle Carroll
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Jan 1, 2025 Michelle Carroll, a PhD researcher in clinical psychology at the University of Edinburgh, dives into the complex world of disordered eating and body image within the fitness industry. She discusses how societal pressures and the overvaluation of leanness can lead to detrimental behaviors. The conversation emphasizes the need for fitness professionals to align their practices with values that promote well-being. Carroll also offers practical advice for cultivating healthier relationships with food, navigating the impact of social media, and redefining success in fitness.
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Disordered Eating Definition
- Disordered eating exists on a spectrum and doesn't always fit eating disorder criteria.
- It involves unhealthy behaviors and thoughts around food, not just clinical diagnoses.
Body Image Complexity
- Body image is more than just liking your appearance; it includes thoughts, behaviors, perceptions, and feelings.
- These components interact and influence each other, making it more complex than simple satisfaction.
Conditional vs. True Body Confidence
- Changing your body to gain confidence is conditional self-acceptance, not true body confidence.
- True confidence persists regardless of body changes; conditional confidence disappears when the body changes.