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Eating Disorder Awareness Week
23rd Feb – 1st March | 2025
On Sunday 24th May I will be running the Edinburgh Half Marathon in aid of BEAT Eating Disorders UK. Not as a way to punish my body, but as a way to give back to an incredible charity, and to celebrate what my body can do. Any donations are greatly appreciated and will go directly to BEAT through my JustGiving link.
Recent Blog Posts
The Pressure of Being a Woman in Today’s Society
Women today are navigating more opportunity than ever before — but also more pressure. From social media beauty standards to career expectations, modern womanhood is full of contradictions.
What International Women’s Day Means to Me
International Women’s Day is more than a trending hashtag. It’s a moment to reflect on ambition, strength, and the responsibility we carry to raise the next generation of women to use their voices.
Eating Disorders Aren’t About Food. They’re About Control
Eating disorders aren’t really about food — they’re about control. When life feels uncertain, overwhelming, or out of sync, food and exercise can become something tangible to manage. In this post, I explore why control sits at the centre of so many eating disorders, why relapse can happen during stressful periods, and why this illness…
Eating Disorders in High Achievers: The Pressure No One Sees
High achievers are very good at hiding things. We are disciplined. Driven. Praised for pushing through. Which makes eating disorders incredibly easy to disguise as “motivation.” Mine hid behind clean eating, productivity, and self-control. No one saw the pressure I was putting on myself. No one heard the constant voice telling me I wasn’t good…
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Ellie Overfield, author and creator behind Pepetoe, is passionate about sharing tips and tricks on how to become your best self.
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