elite gymnast – eating disorder

My opinion is that female elite gymnasts eat a far more healthy diet than the rest of the population.

They are motivated.

Moreover, they suffer from far fewer eating disorders than their non-gymnast peers.

But it does happen.

For example, to Josie Hancock of the Arizona State Sun Devils.

If you are interested in this topic, read the full article:

The memories are still too fresh. But the 21-year-old is still enrolled at Arizona State. Feeling she’s conquered her disorders, Josie wants to work in nutrition to help women avoid similar experiences.

Journal Gazette | 06/24/2007 | Eating disorders help end career of gymnast at 21

bio – Josie Hancock

(via Gym Chat)

UPDATE. Seems the Journal Gazette reporter has overstated Josie’s health problems. From a comment on this post:

“Poorly written article about me… very disappointed.

This article was poorly written and largely inaccurate. Although I did have some trials, and do intend to reach out to other girls, the information was misrepresented and I am not happy with the reporter. Please contact me directly for any clarification. Thank you.

-Josie”