Personal Goal: Lose Weight in 30 Days: Worried You or a Fellow Runner Might Be Suffering From an Eating Disorder?

Eating disorders can develop from a number of things. If athletes feel pressure to be the best, they can get wrapped up in striving for perfection, like losing an exact amount of weight in 30 days. For some, this type of time-limit goal can lead to the development an eating disorder. I want to suggest an anonymous tool from the Center for Eating Disorders for any readers who may have questions about eating disorders. www.eatingdisorder.org/about_eating_disorders/resources/quiz.php. Check it out and pass it on. It can help you figure out if a problem is developing or if the weightloss is healthy.