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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.
Eating Disorder Awareness Week aims to illuminate the silent struggles of those with eating disorders, including high achievers who often go unnoticed. It highlights the importance of community support in recovery and challenges the stereotype that one must be severely ill to seek help. Awareness plays a vital role in encouraging understanding and empathy.
Being told to stop exercising felt like grief all over again. After finally finding hockey again post-ED, being sidelined because of nutrient deficits and injury felt cruel. But this health scare forced me to confront something deeper — my body doesn’t trust me yet. And rebuilding that trust might be the bravest thing I’ve ever…
You don’t have to be fully healed, fearless, or perfectly prepared to begin. So much of our lives are spent waiting to feel “ready” — more confident, more stable, more sure of ourselves. But growth doesn’t happen before you try; it happens because you try. This post is about letting go of the apology, releasing…
Eating Disorder Awareness Week isn’t a marketing moment for me — it’s personal. It’s about the years I spent feeling unseen, the misunderstandings that allowed my illness to thrive, and the long, unglamorous reality of recovery. This piece explores why awareness alone isn’t enough, and why lived experience, compassion, and action matter far more.

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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