Rachael Rose Steil's Blog, page 5
November 12, 2018
An Ode To Carbs: The Macronutrient That Jumpstarted Eating Disorder Recovery
As I went on many “lifestyle” diets throughout my eating disorder, I was often told that eating sugary food or carbs would make me crave more carbs. I was quick to agree with this because any time I did eat carbs, my body screamed for more. What I failed to realize was that my body […]
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November 7, 2018
Conversations with Coach: The Rollercoaster of Running with an Eating Disorder
It was fall 2012, and I had bonked at one of the most important races of the season. Days later, Coach Woj asked me to meet him in his office. “It will be a tight match at the conference meet in two weeks,” he said as he took out a scrap of paper and scribbled […]
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October 1, 2018
Reflecting on Failure
This September I spoke at an event called Failure Lab. Seven speakers talked about a time they’ve failed—because even the best success stories have bouts of failure to get to that success. Failure Lab helps to “pave the way for change by crushing the isolation and stigma around failure. Embrace it, learn from it, build […]
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September 4, 2018
The Process of Eating Disorder Recovery
Nearly six years ago I shared my journey on here as I began eating disorder recovery. I definitely didn’t have all the answers. I was still trying to figure everything out. Recovery had its own journey. If you read back through the blog posts, you’ll find that there was no distinct day or time that […]
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August 20, 2018
Journal Entries January 2013: Binge Eating Athlete?
Reading through old journal entries not only reminded me of how far I’ve come in five years, but also how confused, lonely, and scared I felt back then. It brings me back to how many of you feel as you struggle with this and message me, sharing your experiences. Reading these memories, I truly remember. The following […]
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August 13, 2018
Life After Sport: Now What? (Guest Post by Becca McConville)
I’ve been so busy lately traveling and preparing for the upcoming cross country season (coaching) that unfortunately, working on the second book has come to a halt. But because a large topic of the next book is breaking away/transitioning from sport (in my case, running), I’ve been looking forward to having Rebecca McConville (MS RD […]
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July 24, 2018
McCallum Place Victory Program Eating Disorders in Sport Conference 2018
A year ago I attended the Victory Program Eating Disorders in Sport Conference in Missouri knowing no one. I remember feeling nervous and unsure. But I was also eager to gain more knowledge, meet the professionals, and see what I could do to keep raising awareness as a coach and athlete. This year the conference moved to […]
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July 16, 2018
Returning to Competition with Binge Eating
To the runners or athletes with a past of restricting food and have found themselves bingeing: I wanted to write this today to provide a message from someone who has been there, too. I know this hurts. It hurts like hell. You probably feel broken physically and mentally. You want someone to understand. You want […]
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July 9, 2018
How Can Coaches Help Underweight Athletes Gain Weight? (Q&A with Dr. Paula Quatromoni Part 5)
This is Part 5 of a Q&A series with leading specialist in eating disorders and sports, Dr. Paula Quatromoni. Click here for all blog posts and Q&As specific to coaches and eating disorders. Q: I’m a high school coach. I have an elite runner who needs to gain weight/body fat. She is not intentionally losing weight […]
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July 2, 2018
It’s Not Just Overbearing Coaches and Division I Programs
Many people point out overbearing coaches and large, competitive Division I sports programs as the causes of eating disorders, or where eating disorders begin in sports. While these can be contributing factors to triggering an eating disorder (wanting to please a demanding coach, negative comments from some coaches, trying to keep a scholarship, major competitiveness), […]
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