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Cheat Days, Willpower & #Fitspo Online: The Fitness-to-ED Pipeline with Michelle Carroll
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- Bite Back with Abbey Sharp
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- Jan 20, 2026
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- 1697
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Summary
In today’s episode of Bite Back with Abbey Sharp, I’m digging into a conversation that sits at the intersection of fitness culture, mental health, and our relationships with food and our bodies — and one that’s long overdue. I’m joined by Michelle Carroll, a PhD candidate researching disordered eating and eating disorders within fitness culture, particularly among athletes and fitness professionals. Together, we unpack the thin line between discipline and disorder, the hidden binge–restrict cycles that often live behind “control,” the reality of cheat days, and how to pursue fitness goals when you have a history of disordered eating. We also explore what it looks like to reclaim movement as a tool for embodiment, confidence, and healing rather than punishment or control.