compulsive exercise – Nancy Clark RD

When Exercise Is Too Much of a Good Thing

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet , Weight on 12-08-2026

I haven’t missed a day of exercise in 18 years. I’m afraid I’ll gain weight if I don’t run every day. I’m injured and can’t exercise. I really need exercise...

Exercising to attain a perfect body: a futile effort?

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Sustainable Sports Diet , Weight on 16-03-2021

Body size, looks, and weight are concerns for many athletes. Some athletes have to be light for a specific weight class (rowing, wrestling, mixed martial arts). Others want to be...

Athletes, Eating Disorders & Exercise: Finding a Good Balance

0 Comments , in Sports Nutrition , Uncategorized , Weight on 04-03-2021

Whether or not athletes with eating disorders should limit their exercise is a complicated topic. Is purposeful training counter-productive to healing and recovery from an eating disorder (ED)? What about...