Fueling for Recovery- Nutrition Care for Athletes and Eating Disorders

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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.

Fall race mornings can mean cold fingers at the start and rolled-up sleeves a few miles later. A little planning helps w...
10/09/2026

Fall race mornings can mean cold fingers at the start and rolled-up sleeves a few miles later. A little planning helps with your outfit and your fuel.

🏃For a longer race, breakfast gets you started, but your body continues using carbohydrate as you run. Give your gels a place in the plan: which ones you’ll bring, where you’ll carry them, when you’ll take them, and where you’ll get water.

The amount you need depends on how long you’ll be racing and what you tolerate. Practice during training so race morning feels familiar, right down to opening the packet.

📌If you’re confused about where to start, our team can offer you personalized guidance for optimal performance! Book an appointment through the link in our bio!

10/01/2026

Some runner horror stories are a little too real.

You know the ones:
“I don’t eat before long runs. My stomach can’t handle it.”

“I’ll just have coffee and eat when I get back.”

“It only hurts for the first few miles.”

“I’m going out for brunch after, so I don’t need much now.”

“I took yesterday off. I can’t take today off too.”

Passed down from runner to runner like endurance folklore.
Maybe it’s time we retire a few of these stories.

What’s a piece of running “wisdom” you used to believe? Let us know in the comments!

Plot twist: sports nutrition doesn’t always look like what we thought it would.Society teaches us it’s: -Perfectly timed...
09/29/2026

Plot twist: sports nutrition doesn’t always look like what we thought it would.

Society teaches us it’s:
-Perfectly timed meals
-Carefully measured portions.
-An elaborate supplement routine.
-A plan that never changes.

But sometimes it’s a carefully planned pre-race meal. Sometimes it’s a granola bar eaten in the car because practice ran late. It’s sharing pizza with your teammates, packing extra snacks for a travel day, resting when your body is asking for rest, and changing the race plan when the original one stops making sense.

It may also mean having a team around you, such as a dietitian, therapist, doctor, or coach that you can trust.

Sports nutrition doesn’t have to look optimized to be doing its job. Sometimes the most performance-supportive choice is also the least “perfect” one.

👇What’s one thing sports nutrition means to you now? Let us know in the comments!

A lower appetite doesn’t always make eating feel simpler.When hunger cues become less obvious, it may take more planning...
09/22/2026

A lower appetite doesn’t always make eating feel simpler.

When hunger cues become less obvious, it may take more planning to eat enough for your daily life, training and recovery. Eating may feel less satisfying. The role food plays in your day may shift in ways you weren’t expecting.

Then there’s everything happening around you: comments about your body, strong opinions about GLP-1s, before-and-after photos and endless “success” stories.

It’s a lot to sort through on your own.

Our GLP-1 Support Group brings nutrition and mental health care into the same conversation. Registered Dietitian Jamie Lee and Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying) Nirja Thakkar will help participants explore nourishment, appetite, emotions, body image, social pressure and self-trust.

This group isn’t here to convince you to take a GLP-1, or to stop taking one. It’s a place to better understand your experience with thoughtful information and support.

📌 6 biweekly virtual sessions
📅 October 7–December 16
🕕 Wednesdays, 6:00–7:30 p.m. ET
🌎 Open to adults in the U.S. and Canada
💵 $125 per session

Spots are limited. Visit the link in our bio to learn more or register.

There’s a lot of noise around GLP-1s, and not much room for the people taking them to talk honestly about what the exper...
09/15/2026

There’s a lot of noise around GLP-1s, and not much room for the people taking them to talk honestly about what the experience is actually like.

💭You might be curious about GLP-1s, considering taking one, or already navigating changes in your appetite, body, emotions, or relationship with food. You might also have mixed feelings about it all. You don’t need to have a clear answer or know exactly what you want before joining us.

Our new virtual GLP-1 Support Group, led by registered dietitian Jamie Lee and registered psychotherapist Nirja Thakkar, offers a small, supportive space to ask questions, hear different perspectives, and explore your experience without pressure to reach a particular decision.

📅 Starts October 7
🕕 Every other Wednesday, 6:00–7:30 PM ET
💻 Virtual and offered in English
🌎 Open to adults in Canada and the U.S.
📌Six sessions | $125 per session

Spaces are limited. Visit the link in our bio to learn more or register.


09/10/2026

Trying to recover while scrolling through social media can feel like getting two completely different messages at once.📲

You may be working on loosening food rules, taking more rest or rebuilding trust with your body. Then you open your phone and see restriction called a “reset,” overtraining praised as dedication and body checking presented as motivation.

If that content makes recovery feel harder, you’re not imagining it. Hearing the same messages repeatedly can bring old thoughts back to the surface, even when you’re actively trying to move away from them.

You’re allowed to unfollow, mute or block anything that leaves you questioning what you need to recover. Being intentional about your feed isn’t being overly sensitive. It’s protecting the work you’re already doing.

💬What kind of content have you stopped making room for on your feed?

❗️An athlete can be training consistently, competing well, meeting deadlines, and still be struggling with an eating dis...
09/08/2026

❗️An athlete can be training consistently, competing well, meeting deadlines, and still be struggling with an eating disorder.

Eating disorders don’t always match the stereotypes. They can exist alongside strength, fitness, discipline, a busy schedule, and impressive performances. Some athletes continue functioning at a high level while dealing with food rules, anxiety around eating, missed fueling opportunities, or a body that isn’t getting what it needs.

Performance isn’t proof of adequate fueling. The body can compensate for a while, but “still performing” doesn’t always mean recovering well, feeling well, or being adequately supported.

Having backup fuel available can make it easier to respond when practice runs late, the commute takes longer than expected, or hunger shows up between commitments.

What backup fuel lives in your bag? 🎒

09/03/2026

Losing your period is not a badge of dedication.

It can be a sign that your body doesn’t have enough energy available to support both training and essential functions. Your body may begin conserving energy by changing or suppressing processes it considers less urgent for immediate survival, including reproductive function.

Even when your performance still looks strong, menstrual changes deserve attention. They can occur alongside low energy availability and may affect bone health, recovery and long-term well-being.

If your cycle has become irregular or stopped, consider speaking with a qualified healthcare professional who understands athletes and RED-S. You do not have to wait for your performance to decline before asking for support.

👉Share this with a teammate who has been told that losing their period is simply part of training.

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