Men And Eating Disorders

Fitness Drifter

According to some estimates, somewhere between one quarter and one third of eating disorder sufferers are male?

Yet it's not that commonly talked about, often ignored, sometimes misdiagnosed, definitely can be stigmatised and can often leave male sufferers feeling like they are completely on their own with their own battle.

Let's try to change that.

In this episode, we are going to cover:

• My own battle with weight, body image and disordered eating, which has spanned YEARS
• Some shocking stats which will show you just how common eating disorders in men actually can be
• Some of the most common myths and misconceptions around eating disorders
• A walkthrough of some of the most common and best-known eating disorders, including warning signs, symptoms, and health risks
• And how and where to get help if you or someone you know may be battling with an eating disorder

You can find the full transcript here: https://fitnessdrifter.com/eating-disorders-in-men

And some of the sources used:

• BEAT - UK Eating Disorder Charity
• BEAT - Stats for journalists
• BEAT - Eating disorders in men
• NEDA - National Eating Disorders Association in the US
• ANAD - National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders
• New Yorker article on men and anorexia
• Fitness Drifter website