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Compulsive Exercise & Eating Disorders: How to Build a Healthy Relationship with Movement | With Daniel Mansaray

Wednesday · 40 min · 29.5 MB
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Can exercise become unhealthy, even when everyone around you praises it?

In this episode of Food is Food, I'm joined by Daniel Mansaray, physiotherapist and DBT therapist from The Eating Disorder Exercise Clinic to explore one of the most challenging aspects of eating disorder recovery for many people: compulsive exercise.

Together, we discuss the difference between enjoying movement and feeling compelled to exercise, the subtle signs your relationship with exercise may no longer be serving you, and why "healthy" behaviours can sometimes mask deeper struggles.

We also explore common fears that keep people stuck such as losing fitness, changing identity, or gaining weight and discuss why recovery isn't about avoiding movement forever, but rebuilding a relationship with exercise that's flexible, enjoyable, and supportive of your long-term wellbeing.

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What You'll Learn:

  • How to recognise the signs of compulsive or unhealthy exercise.
  • Why enjoying exercise isn't always the same as having a healthy relationship with it.
  • The role of fitness trackers, step counts, and exercise rules in maintaining compulsive behaviours.
  • Why nutrition is essential before focusing on exercise performance or bone health.
  • Whether you need to stop exercising completely during recovery.
  • Practical first steps towards rebuilding a healthier relationship with movement.

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About our Guest:

Daniel is an eating disorder physiotherapist, DBT therapist and founder of the ED Exercise Clinic. He specialises in helping people recover from compulsive exercise and rebuild a flexible, sustainable relationship with movement through an evidence-based, compassionate approach.

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