Eating Disorders, Self Awareness & Bikini Girl Talk feat Hayley Irwin
Eating disorders as a topic can be difficult to discuss, especially in this industry. But hopefully this will open the conversation and be an episode that all competitors can take a lot away from, whether you have had an eating disorder, currently facing difficulties or not ever struggled with any form of eating disorder.
The amount we managed to cover in this episode is insane, so a massive thank you to Hayley for being so honest and open with her past experiences with this.
Hayley is currently a UKBFF Bikini Competitor and a PT/Online Coach.
@hayleyirwinfit
Content includes:
Hayleys plans for competing this year
pros and cons of pushing your career and your body at the same time
is it easier or harder for a PT to prep?
Hayleys background with competing and her previous eating disorder
how Hayley reached out to seek help and support
when Hayley realised their was an issue
her experience with the healthcare system in the UK
current problems with the referral process and healthcare system
what if you don’ get the support you need?
importance of mindset behind your actions
importance of self-awareness
is prep the same as when you are dealing with an eating disorder?
prep mindset and eating disorder mindset
when prep gets a bad name sometimes
messing up on prep - how to mentally deal with this
difference in mindset and approach to prep
why you don’t have to justify how you do things
you are more than your body
dealing with weight gain
when do you know whether it’s an eating disorder or not?
should you compete if you’ve had an eating disorder in the past?
why you should fix your head before your body