Competitiveness And Perfectionism: Common Traits Of Both Athletic Performance And Disordered Eating

More sheer idiocy from the "experts."

"Timberline Knolls, one of the country's leaders in the treatment of eating disorders, is recognizing well-known tennis star, Monica Seles, for disclosing her history with an eating disorder in her new book Get a Grip. Ms. Seles' display of courage and candor has the potential to help many others who have similar struggles, especially young female athletes...

Early Detection - what to look for:

- increased concern about body composition, body fat;

- increased concern about "healthy eating" and rigid behavior around food (eating fat free, not eating certain food groups, eating alone or in isolation);

- social withdrawal, loss of intimacy or closeness with peers and family members;..."

Here are the alternatives:

- DECREASED concern about body composition, body fat;



- DECREASED concern about "healthy eating" and rigid behavior around food (eating fat free, not eating certain food groups, eating alone or in isolation);




- social withdrawal, loss of intimacy or closeness with peers and family members; (Whaddya expect when this is how you look?)



Timberline Knolls is a place for morons.

Enter at your own risk.