Women's Weight Concerns and Body Image
In this article, you will find:
- The struggle for females
- Pressures on body image
- Risks of dieting
Risks of dieting
The Problems with DietingTo function most effectively as an athlete, and in all roles of life, your body must have enough fuel. Food is fuel. Not having enough interferes with your performance. It also causes overall fatigue, mood changes, weak muscles, and poor health. Restrictive dieting can also lead to eating disorders, which can be lifelong, and, at times, life-threatening.
Risks of Restrictive Dieting
- Temporary weight loss
- Eating disorders
- Rebound weight gain
- Poor athletic performance
- Slower metabolism
- Impaired mental functioning
- Serious health risks
- Mood Changes
Physical Problems of Restrictive Dieting That Interfere with Exercise
- Poor balance
- Light-headedness
- Overheating
- Fatigue
- Poor endurance
- Digestive problems
- Muscle weakness
- Illness
- Headaches
- Injury
Mind and Mood Changes Common to Restrictive Dieting
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