I’ve been known to start every sentence with “I’m doing a PhD in body image”, which is true. But I haven’t always explained WHY I’m doing a PhD…I mean, that’s a loaded question. Is it so I can humble brag about barely making minimum wage whilst thinking I might be the stupidest person alive?Is it so I can say ‘just what the doctor ordered’, when my ASOS package gets delivered?It is because I have an unrelenting desire to achieve and prove my worth, and only by making it to the perceived pinnacle of academia will I convince myself that maybe I am a person of value? WHO KNOWS…I mean the answer to all of those questions is a resounding “yes!”, but the real answer, the real catalyst for me studying relationship with food and body image in the fitness industry is a lot more simple…And for once it’s not about me!-Work with me:CoachingDisordered Eating InformedBody Image & Nutrition Review@michellecarroll1
I got sick of my own BS and comparing myself to everyone, so in today's episode I'm letting you know how I did it!-WORK WITH ME:Online coachingDisordered Eating Informed@michellecarroll1
I've just started into my final year of my PhD program, looking at disordered eating and body image concerns in fitness professionals, so let's run through everything I've learned and what I've changed my mind on!-WORK WITH ME:Online coachingDisordered Eating InformedBody Image & Nutrition Review@michellecarroll1
What is reverse dieting? Is it too good to be true? What makes a good protein source?Is tracking steps bad?Answering all my client questions today!-WORK WITH ME:Online coachingDisordered Eating Informed@michellecarroll1
Today, I am joined by Sophia Harris - nutrition coach and business whizz as we chat about everything we are going to cover in our Masterclass - from why fat loss won't save your business, to how to market without your body.SNAG THE LAST OF THE EARLY BIRD TICKETS FOR THE MASTERCLASS HERE.-WORK WITH ME:Online coachingDisordered Eating Informed@michellecarroll1
Turns out the biggest loser isn't that married man sending you flame emojis or liking your Instagram stories... it's a TV show devoted to shaming fat people.But have we really come that far from starving clients? Let's discuss.-WORK WITH ME:Online coachingDisordered Eating Informed@michellecarroll1
I help a lot of people overcome emotional eating inside my 1:1 coaching... but I see these 3 same issues keeping you stuck cropping up every time!-WORK WITH ME:Online coachingDisordered Eating Informed@michellecarroll1
Are you really the ugliest person alive or are you just in your luteal phase? We chat all the evidence for body image changes across the menstrual cycle in today's episode!-WORK WITH ME:Online coachingDisordered Eating Informed@michellecarroll1
Today, I emerge from my food poisoning coma to answer all your burning questions about body image and beyond. We chat about "neck shapewear", whether body neutrality is good enough and why tracking calories isn't always disordered.-WORK WITH ME:Online coachingDisordered Eating Informed@michellecarroll1
The gym environment can be supportive, encouraging and motivating. But it can also impact your body image, and this is not always good. I sat down with Phoebe Gray, a PhD candidate, to chat about her research that looked at body image in the gym environment.We discuss:Weight stigma in the PT environmentThe role of PTs in influencing body image (positively or negatively)How can PTs best support body image in clients?And lots more!Follow Phoebe: @phd_phoebe | @phoebs.gray-WORK WITH ME:Online coachingDisordered Eating Informed@michellecarroll1
Stepped on the scale and got a jumpscare from the reading? Been trapped in the world's worst lighting (Zara changing rooms)?But before you panic and head to eat your feelings, let's discuss what else you can do.-Online coachingDisordered Eating Informed@michellecarroll1
Every so often, I'll get met with a quote that sucker punches me right in the gut. And today we are chatting through some of the advice that gave me the kick up the you-know-where to stop obsessing about food and my body.Let me know what yours are!-LAST PLACE FOR WEIGHTLESS EARLY BIRD HERE (USE CODE EARLYBIRD): michellecarroll.co.uk/weightlessInstagram: @michellecarroll1
"Body positivity is a scam", says coach who doesn't know what body positivity is.Why are coaches "body positivity" adverse?What actually IS body positivity?All this and more in today's episode.-There are 5 spaces left for Weightless - apply hereOnline coachingDisordered Eating Informed@michellecarroll1
Do a photoshoot and plaster the images which look like you cupping the rope attachment for the cable machine in a very suggestive manner, that's what will bring you clients right?Quite the opposite... in fact, the only thing it brought me was years of slagging. And yet, so many coaches start off feeling that they "need" to do a photoshoot... so let's discuss.Why do we feel pressure to do photoshoots?Can they really help with business? Or relationships with food?What should I know before signing upIs exercising for appearance really that bad?-WEIGHTLESS IS NOW LIVE!Snap up one of the 5 coaching spaces: https://www.michellecarroll.co.uk/weightlessInstagram: @michellecarroll1Website: https://www.michellecarroll.co.uk/
Less than 50% of coaches can recognise the signs of disordered eating in sport. This means that clients often struggle alone, and we have no idea how to help.But, I say that's not good enough - for us as business owners or for our clients. Every single coach, no matter whether you're coaching bodybuilders or relationship with food, should be asking your clients about relationship with food and body image.And that's what we're discussing in today's episode.You'll learn:What disordered eating isWhy screening mattersHow to screen your clients (+ what to do!)-Work with me: Online coachingDisordered Eating InformedBody Image & Nutrition ReviewInstagram: @michellecarroll1
If I had a euro for everytime I heard that... I wouldn't be in Edinburgh, I'd be living in a hot country with a questionable rights record. Anyway, this week on the podcast we are diving into why as coaches we know what to do, but we don't do it ourselves. Even though we can help others get there.We discuss:The patterns keeping us stuckWhy you're not broken/lazy/a shite coachThe emotional toll of being a coachWhat to do to get unstuckAnd if you liked today's episode, make sure to like and subscribe!- Work with me: Online coachingDisordered Eating InformedBody Image & Nutrition ReviewInstagram: @michellecarroll1
Your body is your business card is one of the most contentious topics in the fitness industry, and thinking that your body is your business card is enough for fitness coaches to start working with me on their body image.In today's episode, we touch on all the research, and discuss:Why coaches think their body is their business cardWhy that can be harmfulWhat to do insteadAnd if you liked today's episode, make sure to like and subscribe!- Research papers mentioned:Hutson (2013) - your body is your business cardBoerner et al (2021) - PT physique & perceived competence and knowledge-Work with me: Online coachingDisordered Eating InformedBody Image & Nutrition ReviewInstagram: @michellecarroll1
Performance ≠ health - but half the fitness industry isn't ready for that conversation. While performance goals can have positive effects on body image and self-worth, they’re not always a guarantee of a healthy relationship with exercise or food. Michelle explores how the fitness industry often conflates performance with health, masking disordered habits like overtraining, obsessive goal-chasing, and underfuelling. Whether you're a coach, client or somewhere in between... you need this episode! - WORK WITH ME: 1:1 body image support Learn how to transform your client's relationship with food. Learn more about body image research. CONNECT WITH ME: @michellecarroll1 Join my free email list.
If you want to change your body, you're going to need to change how you FEEL about it - and you can do that without tracking a single calorie. Body image is one of the most misunderstood and underutilised ways in which you can transform your life and your relationship with food. You might be a sceptic (I was once in your position, I get it) - but give me 15 minutes and I bet I can change your mind! Join me on this audio series as I show you how to change your body image and relationship with food to help you ditch dieting and finally find peace in your body. WORK WITH ME: 1:1 body image support Learn how to transform your client's relationship with food. Learn more about body image research. CONNECT WITH ME: @michellecarroll1 Join my free email list.
Nothing will have a more profound impact on your eating behaviour like your relationship with food - and yet not many of us have a bloody clue what that even means (fitness coaches included). Join me in Part 2 of the Beyond Body Composition as we chat all things relationship with food... What's a relationship with food? What is a healthy way of eating? What's an unhealthy way of eating? And how can I develop my relationship with food? Let's discuss. Let's talk all things nutrition (except relationship with food, that monologue is coming next week) for health. Join me on this audio series as I show you how to change your body image and relationship with food to help you ditch dieting and finally find peace in your body. WORK WITH ME: 1:1 body image support Learn how to transform your client's relationship with food. Learn more about body image research. CONNECT WITH ME: @michellecarroll1 Join my free email list.