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Fueling for Recovery- Nutrition Care for Athletes and Eating Disorders

Fueling for Recovery is a team of inclusive, dedicated dietitians who specialize in eating disorder treatment and sports nutrition.

We provide unique care to athletes who suffer from eating disorders or experience disordered eating.

11/11/2025

✨ This is Part 2 of our series on REDs (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport) : focusing on what treatment and recovery can look like.

Last week, we went over what REDs is, it's causes and symptoms.

This week, we're outlining the things that are essential to promote healing and recovery, whatever that means to you.

Remember that the goal of recovery isn’t to “bounce back” as quick as possible, but to restore your body’s energy balance and support your overall wellbeing.

It's important to celebrate the small wins along the way, such as:
💫 Feeling more energized
🏋️‍♀️ Better training sessions
🌸 Hormones rebalancing
💃 Finding joy in movement again

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11/06/2025

💥 Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) happens when the body isn’t getting enough fuel to support both training and everyday functioning.

When you’re burning more energy than you’re giving your body back through nourishment, your body goes into “energy-saving mode”, slowing down essential systems like metabolism, hormone regulation, and bone maintenance.

This can affect not only energy levels and performance, but also mood, focus, recovery, and both long-term physical and mental health 🧠💪

⚠️ Common signs of REDs:
😴 Fatigue or low energy
🤕 Frequent injuries or poor recovery
😔 Mood changes or difficulty concentrating
🦴 Irregular or lost menstrual cycles / hormonal changes
🤧 Weakened immunity

While REDs is often seen in athletes, it can affect anyone who isn’t meeting their body’s energy needs, whether from restriction, busy schedules, or simply underestimating how much fuel your body truly needs. 🍽️💭

💫 The good news: REDs is treatable. With consistent nourishment, adequate rest, and support from a multidisciplinary team (like a physician, dietitian, and psychologist), the body can restore balance and heal. ❤️‍🩹

👉If you're looking for support from a dietitian specialized in the treatment of REDs, book an appointment with one of our team members through the link in our bio!

11/04/2025

➡️ Swipe to read a heartfelt testimonial from one of our male clients, who shares the reality of the invisible pressures and unrealistic expectations that beauty standards also place on men.

💬 We often talk about body image struggles among women, but men also struggle with self-criticism, comparison, and the feeling of never being “enough.”

At Fueling for Recovery, we want everyone, no matter their gender, shape, or appearance, to feel seen, understood, and supported.
Your body deserves compassion, not judgment.
And you deserve healing, in your own time.

💛 If you’re struggling with your body image, food, or your relationship with your body, our team of professionals is here to listen, support, and walk alongside you on your journey toward recovery.

📞 You can reach out to us by phone, email, or simply send us a DM. We’re here for you. 💌

10/30/2025

Halloween can bring up a lot of mixed feelings if you’re recovering from an eating disorder or struggling with your relationship with food and your body.

Here are a few tips to take care of yourself while still enjoying the festivities tomorrow:

🧠 Plan gentle support. Reach out to your therapist, dietitian, or a trusted person before events that might feel challenging. Talking it through can help you feel grounded and less isolated.

💛 Notice without judgment. If guilt, anxiety, or comparison shows up, try to name what you’re feeling and remind yourself that these reactions are valid.

🎃 Prioritize comfort: If finding a costume is bringing up body image concerns, try to focus on wearing something that promotes comfort, expression, and safety rather than appearance.

🕯️ Prioritize your boundaries. It’s okay to opt out, take breaks, or create new traditions. Your wellbeing matters more than social expectations.

🎭 Focus on connection. Let the night be about laughter, creativity, and time with people who make you feel safe.

🍬 Give yourself permission to try candies and chocolate that look good to you if you feel comfortable. Remember that food has no moral value. It isn’t good or bad, healthy or unhealthy, right or wrong. It’s simply nourishment, pleasure, and part of life.

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10/28/2025

We often get asked if it is more beneficial to work with a dietitian, therapist or both when seeking help for an eating disorder.

Working with both professionals at the same time is often ideal. Each clinician has an important role in your treatment:

🧠 Your therapist supports you in exploring emotions, thoughts, and behaviors connected to food, body image, and self-worth.

🥗 Your dietitian helps you nourish your body, rebuild trust with food, and develop a neutral relationship with eating.

Together, they create a collaborative care team that helps you feel supported from every angle. Each professional brings a different perspective, working together to make sure your recovery feels safe, coordinated, and centered around your needs.

Remember that recovery looks and feels different for everyone.

🔗 If you're looking for a dietitian specialized in eating disorders to complement the work you're doing in therapy, click on the link in our bio to schedule an appointment with one of our team members!

10/10/2025

Happy World Mental Health Day ! 💚

This year’s theme is Overwhelm: the mental health impact of being constantly exposed to difficult news and global crises.

For athletes living with an eating disorder, this overwhelm can take on an extra layer:

🔸 The stress and uncertainty of the world can intensify food and body worries.

🔸 Constant news scrolling can fuel feelings of being “out of control,” making your eating disorder and compulsive exercising feel like the only ways to find control.

🔸 Anxiety about global events can show up in how (or if) you eat and how much you exercise, making recovery feel even harder.

At Fueling for Recovery, we understand how deeply outside stressors can affect eating and exercise behaviours as well as recovery.

That's why our dietitians work with you to support food and nourishment, and to help you build tools for managing anxiety, overwhelm, and uncertainty.

✨ Our gentle reminder today:

You don’t have to carry the weight of the world on your own.

Protecting your mental health is an act of strength.

Recovery is possible, even in hard times.

If the news feels heavy and your eating disorder feels louder right now, please know: support is here. 💬

10/07/2025

🍂✨ As the seasons shift, so do we.

Autumn reminds us that slowing down, letting go, and finding balance are all part of growth. For athletes navigating eating disorders or disordered eating, this season can be a chance to practice self-compassion and remember that there is strength in rest, nourishment, and healing. 💚

Swipe through for 8 gentle affirmations to carry with you this fall. 🍁

Which one speaks to you most today? 🌟 Share it in the comments below!

10/02/2025

👉 Swipe to check out answers to some of our most Frequently Asked Questions! ✨

💬 Still feeling unsure about our approach or want to discuss in more detail? We’re just a call or email away!

❓ Got more questions you’d like us to answer here? Drop them in the comments or send us a DM. We’d love to hear from you! 💙

09/25/2025

In case you missed it, it’s Weight Stigma Awareness Week 💙

Weight stigma is more than hurtful comments. It’s the discrimination people experience in healthcare, workplaces, schools, and even within families simply because of their body size. Research shows that weight stigma can lead to higher stress, disordered eating, avoidance of medical care, and poorer mental health outcomes.

That’s why awareness matters. For our second post, we're sharing resources from organizations and advocates who are leading important conversations about weight stigma and health equity. These resources can help us all better understand the impact of stigma, unlearn harmful myths, and take steps toward more compassionate, inclusive care.

📚 Check out these resources and see how you can get involved. Whether you’re a healthcare provider, caregiver, or community member, each of us has a role to play in challenging stigma and creating safer spaces.

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09/22/2025

🏋️‍♀️ It’s Weight Stigma Awareness Week!

This year's theme is: Healing Without Harm: Ending Weight Stigma in Healthcare

For athletes and active individuals, weight stigma can show up in subtle and not-so-subtle ways:

⚠️ Coaches encouraging weight loss for “performance”
⚠️ Medical professionals overlooking injuries or symptoms due to body size
⚠️ The assumption that fitness equals thinness
⚠️ Disordered eating hidden behind “discipline” or “clean eating”

This year's theme calls us to face a hard truth:
Weight stigma is still deeply embedded in healthcare, including sports medicine and nutrition spaces. It causes real harm.

At Fueling for Recovery, our team of weight-inclusive, trauma-informed dietitians supports athletes and healing by:

✅ Repairing your relationship with food, exercise, and your body
✅ Helping you fuel for strength, endurance, and joy
✅ Using tools like Intuitive Eating, body image work, and flexible meal planning
✅ Centering your values, performance goals and wellbeing, not weight loss

This week, and every week, we stand against weight stigma in sport, in healthcare, and in the world.

💛 You deserve support that sees the whole person, not just the uniform, the numbers, or the assumptions.

👉 Share this post to help spread awareness and to remind others: you can fuel your body and honor it, at any size.

09/17/2025

With the onset of fall comes a lot of changes. Your routines might be shifting. Maybe you’re training less, spending more time in school or indoors, or simply feeling more tired.⁠
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🧠 And maybe you're noticing:⁠
➤ More cravings⁠
➤ Increased hunger on rest days⁠
➤ A slower pace in your workouts (or none at all)⁠
➤ A voice in your head saying: "You didn’t earn that."⁠
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Let’s challenge that.⁠
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➡️ Hunger isn’t something you have to justify.⁠
➡️ Cravings aren’t wrong or a sign of failure.⁠
➡️ Your body’s needs will change with the season, and that’s normal.⁠
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🍽️ You still deserve to eat.⁠
🏃‍♀️ You still deserve to rest.⁠
🧠 You still deserve support, even when things feel uncertain.⁠
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If the transition into fall is bringing up stress around food, movement, or your body, reach out to one of our qualified team members for support.⁠
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📩 DM us or click the link in bio to connect with one of our ED-informed and sports nutrition dietitians. ⁠
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09/11/2025

At Fueling for Recovery, we know that reaching out for help, especially for something as vulnerable and deeply personal as an eating disorder, can feel overwhelming and scary. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to ensure that you’re not doing it alone from the very beginning.

💛 Meet Leila, our full-time office coordinator. She is the heart of your first connection with Fueling for Recovery. She offers guidance, clarity, and reassurance, helping you find the care that’s aligned with your needs, your access, and your vision of recovery.

Leila is deeply integrated into our team : she regularly participates in team meetings, thoroughly understands each clinician’s approach and specialties, and can help match you with the professional that’s the best fit for you.

Whether you:
🤔 Don’t know where to start
🧠 Are unsure which professional would be right for your needs
💭 Want to understand our approach and what makes Fueling for Recovery unique
❓Have questions about insurance, accessibility, or the treatment process

Leila is here to support you with compassion, transparency, and no pressure. We truly want your experience with us to feel safe, supportive, and tailored to YOU.

📞 If you're considering starting treatment or even just thinking about it, reach out to Leila by phone, email, or DM. She’ll walk you through your options, answer your questions, and help you take that first step toward care that actually feels like a fit.

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