The holiday season is meant to be joy-filled but can be quite stressful and overwhelming for athletes who are recovering from eating disorders. Read on for tips to navigate the holiday season while prioritizing recovery.

Athletes face many unique pressures in sport which puts them at risk for developing eating disorders. Many athletes struggle with anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, and orthorexia. Each of these eating disorders has serious psychological and medical implications regardless of how an athlete looks.