07/11/2025
It doesn’t usually start with disordered eating or an eating disorder...It often starts with good intentions.
A desire to be healthier. To perform better. To feel more in control.
Small, seemingly harmless changes—cutting out certain foods, eating “cleaner,” exercising a little more—can slowly become rigid and consuming.
And because these behaviours are often praised—especially in sport or fitness—they can go unnoticed for a long time.
Recognising these early signs matters, because you don’t need to wait until things feel “bad enough” to seek support.
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