Often on this blog, I focus on losing weight and how important it is to eat healthy so people can maintain a healthy weight. Recently though, I was reminded just how big o a problm the opposite can be. Someone very close to me (and I am writing this with their permission) told me that she has been struggling with eating enough. This particular person used to be a little heavier but started running and became very healthy. However, she is now struggling with the balance of how much to eat to hold a steady weight. She is afraid of "getting fat" again. This can be just as serious of a problem as overeating. Since she is very athletic, she has to reevaluate her understanding of food and learn to eat more so she can support her lifestyle. Thankfully, this person understands that something has to change and is being proactive about getting support for this issue before it gets too out of hand. The person that is sturggling encouraged me to write about this so others struggling know they aren't the only one.
This situation makes me want to encourage anyone who is struggling with their relationship with food, whether it be eating too much or too little, to speak to a nutrtionalist or doctor about it. Both are serious issues and can lead to eating disorders like anorexia nervosa, anorixia athletica, or compulsive overeating. If you or someone you know are struggling with any sort of eating problem, know that you are not alone. Please treat it like you would any other sort of disease and tell someone. There is no shame in getting help for it, just as you would if you had enfluenza. Having a healthy relationship with food is a crucial element of being truly healthy.
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