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Having a healthy relationship with food is crucial to your health journey whether you’re eating too much or you’re eating too little. In this episode, I (Amanda) share about my past experience with an eating disorder that I had going into high school, how it affected my life, and how I overcame it. We also talk about some common dangerous effects of disordered eating and tips to help with recovery/supporting your body with the right nutrients.    In this episode you’ll learn:  About my struggles with food going into high school What body dysmorphia is That there is a lack of education around healthy ways to lose weight  Why over-exercising and intense diet restriction can become addicting with eating disorders  That is can be helpful to have supportive family members/loved ones involved in recovery That eating disorders can greatly affect sports performance  It can be helpful to look for positive reinforcements when recovering  How important and beneficial it can be to get professional help  That under-eating can affect menstruation  How much of the American population is affected by eating disorders About the stigma around males that have eating disorders  That comparing yourself to other people can be damaging in multiple ways  About some of the health issues that arise from eating too little calories (low energy levels, imbalance in reproductive hormones, thyroid hormones, sleep issues, etc.) About the link between nutrient deficiencies and eating disorders  That eating too little can cause muscle loss and lead to injuries Why reverse dieting can be helpful for some people  That going too low-calorie during the day can lead to increased binge eating at night  About some common things that trigger disordered eating habits/emotional eating Healthier ways to cope with stress and emotions Why it’s so important to reach out for help if you need it    References:  Reverse dieting: https://masteryourhealth.net/episode-31-reverse-dieting-is-it-right-for-you/    Organifi: Used our code MASTERS https://www.organifishop.com/pages/masteryourhealth