Deceptions of the Eating Disorder Community

No doubt, eating disorders reveal significant mental health issues. Eating disorders severely impact athletes who face high performance responsibilities and the demands of academics. These disorders produce a complexity which requires athletes to faithfully grasp all the influences to overcome and return to a normal relationship with food. Eating Disorders often referred to as ‘ED’…

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7 Results of Protecting

Never does a day go by when we wish for our kids to encounter struggles and problems. We actually want to protect them from such trouble. But we cannot stop challenges from coming to them. It thus begs the question; how do we know when to protect our children from difficulty and when to allow…

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Don’t be Afraid to Evaluate

To reach the next level at anything, we must evaluate ourselves. Please do not be afraid of engaging in this process. Evaluation is not to criticize and berate self, but to objectively examine skills and abilities. Whether in sport, job, hobby, or even your friendships and love life, looking at ‘performance’ is a first step…

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Time to Ban Big Pharma

I am sick and tired of hearing from Big Pharma about the latest miracle pill to help you. Now, we even have a drug to help your depression pill work better. Shouldn’t that have been a clue? Your depression pill is NOT WORKING!! Rarely do I turn on the tv since all I see are…

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Overthinking Kills Action

One of the most common culprits to anxiety in sports (well nearly anything) is overthinking. It kills action. Ever stayed up late until the wee hours of the night replaying your mistake over and over? This obsessive thinking locks on to the blunder by ‘what if’ing’ what you could have done different. Negative feelings of…

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The Self-Esteem Movement Lied to You

The self-esteem movement aimed to protect a child’s esteem and build their belief in self, but this crusade did more damage to kids than it helped. This drive to improve self-esteem largely dominated American households and schools during the 1970’s and 1980’s following the first book of a series on the topic, ‘The Psychology of…

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Brain Damage: Is Sports Worth It?

Participation in organized sports can lead to brain damage. Participation also provides incredible physical benefits and the development of mental toughness and life skills. But, is possible brain damage worth the risk? Despite the benefits, some sports represents a threat to the brain and the mental health of our children. According to the Amen Clinics,…

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Eating Disorder Stats: Why Are They Not Better ?

“We have to admit what we are doing is not working.” I heard that statement at a symposium on eating disorders from Emmett Bishop, medical doctor and a specialist who has been treating and working in the eating disorder field for over 25 years. He is correct. The eating disorder stats and personal stories confirm…

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Coaching Tools: Draw Out The Best

What is different about the best coaches? What coaching tools do these legends use to connect to their athletes and consistently deliver champions – even in different locations, with a different group of athletes, and against different competitors? Yes, think Phil Jackson, Tara Vanderveer, Janine Tucker, and Jack Clark who has won a combined total…

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10 Clean Eating Basics

Eating a ‘clean’ healthy diet does not need to be confusing. Follow these 10 simple guidelines to a healthy clean eating lifestyle: Eat five to six small meals every two and a half to three hours Start your day with a lean protein and complex carbohydrate (veggie) Drink two to three liters of water per…

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