COMMUNITY
THE SOCIAL
NETWORK
What grabbed your attention on Network’s social media
over the Summer?
No diet, no detox: how to
relearn the art of eating
82 years young and
moving like a teenager!
A thought-provoking article
claimed that ‘the art of
eating …is a question of
psychology as much as
nutrition. We have to find a
way to WANT to eat what’s
good for us.’
A video of an 82-year-young
lady stunning onlookers with
an impromptu dance display
showcasing her balance,
coordination and flexibility
reinforced the life benefits of
moving more and eating well.
Rose: I loved watching this – smiled the whole time – she is
inspirational and only 82 xxx
Angie: WOW I want to dance like that
don’t stop, it’s how we are made to be.
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– just keep moving,
Lisa: Interesting take on learned food habits.
Michelle: Think about your own responses to food, and the
responses your children learn from you and your reaction to
their eating behaviour.
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YOUR
CHANCE TO
INFLUENCE
HOW WE
TRAIN
CLIENTS
WITH
EATING
DISORDERS
36 | NETWORK AUTUMN 2016
‘Lose weight, eat less, exercise more’ are typically staple
recommendations of the fitness industry. Resources abound to help
fitness professionals guide their clients to achieve such health and
fitness goals, and rightly so, with more than 14 million Australians
reported to be overweight or obese.
Yet, for the estimated 9 per cent of people aged between 7 and 70
who are affected by an eating disorder, the role of the fitness industry
in the identification and management of their condition cannot be
underestimated.
Some 12 years after they were written, the guidelines for
Identifying and Managing Members with Eating Disorders and/or
Problems with Excessive Exercise are now being reviewed. Chaired
by Eleni Psillakis and comprising representatives from the fitness
and health industries, Australian Fitness Network is proud to play
an instrumental role in bringing the guidelines up-to-date through its
involvement in the steering committee.
As a Network Member, you’ll have the chance to influence the
outcome. In the coming months, we’ll be seeking your input through a
survey that will enable you to inform and guide the content contained
in the updated guidelines. So, if you work with this demographic, or
have strong feelings about the guidelines, make some notes now,
and stay tuned for details.
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