So for me it was almost like disappointment that came my way or anything that I felt like I wasn't achieving meant let's take some more calories away.

So I'm disappointed I feel bad about myself. Let's go down to 14. I didn't make the team.

I got a C on one of my first tests.

Let's go back down to 12.

So slowly as I wasn't doing well that year

and meeting my goals is when I started cutting the calories, working out even more, but using

workouts instead of enjoying it as punishment for you didn't do well.

So it had completely changed how I'd even looked at exercise, how I'd looked at food, and it was more of my way of handling

disappointment that I'd felt. So...

There was something that you felt like you could control when other stuff wasn't really going your way.

Exactly. I was so worried that people could make fun of me for failing a class or not making the team I wanted.

So in my head it kind of seemed like, well at least they can't say that I'm overweight or that I'm not in shape.

Hello and welcome to pursuing health. I'm Dr. Julie Fushe, family physician and former

Cross Fit Games athlete. Here I bring you information and inspiration to help

bridge the gap between fitness and medicine and support your

journey toward your healthiest self. This episode is one of a series of

pursuing health stories. Here I feature the inspiring stories of regular

everyday people who have used lifestyle to overcome some incredible health change. inspiring only and does not provide medical advice. I recommend that you seek assistance from your personal

physician for any health conditions or concerns.

Hey guys, so for this week's story episode I am sitting down with the amazing Becky Fox who shares her

story of using Crossfit to overcome an eating disorder. After many ups and downs over

the years since her disorder started in high school.

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