If some had tended to forget it when seeing the young woman wear the crown of Miss France when she became known to the general public, Marine LoiseauMiss France 2012, has since become a doctor. Today, she has even decided to become a medical popularizer, by posting content on social networks. The one who joined the Dr.Good stable! thus shares her expertise and wise advice, when she does not also do so in the pages of her work In great shape (ed. Marabout). The one who shares her life with Stanislas Gruau, gives her cooking tips, notably with which oil it is best to cook, but also warns against certain diets, against lack of sleep and even against a still little-known addiction: bigorexia.
This is a pathology that is still somewhat ignored, since it involves l’addiction au sport. And this is not to be taken lightly. Officially recognized as a disease in its own right by the World Health Organization in 2011, it is addressed by dr. Marine Lrouille in her precious book. She explains in particular how many hours of practice one can consider that it is an addiction, as well as certain worrying behaviors linked to this pathology. “Yes, however beneficial it may be, when it is practiced excessively, sport can become harmfulexplains the 31-year-old scientist. Physically: increased injuries, physical exhaustion, excessive weight loss, cessation of periods and the menstrual cycle; Psychologically: pressure to perform, guilt when stopping practicing or even addictive behaviors.” The former beauty queen continues: “Addiction to sport has a major impact on the personal, social and professional life of the person, who can no longer do without sport on a daily basis, renounces those close to him to practice and even feels signs of withdrawal! The person who suffers from it loses control over their practice, does not listen to body signals and pushes their limits, increasing the risk of injury. This addiction is often accompanied by eating disorders.“
How to solve the problem? Marine Ltemporel gives some tips
In her work, she specifies that the risk of addiction to sport is increased in men with the intensity of the practice, “more than 8 hours per week“, “and for certain sports like running or bodybuilding“. But then how to get out of it. The one who also shares her secret herbal tea to help you sleep better doesn’t just raise awareness on this subject. Of course, she gives some tips for getting out of such a problem. “Start by being aware of it! As with any addiction, becoming aware of our risky behaviors remains the first step towards recovery. Then, of course, you will need to be supported by health professionals, psychologists, psychiatrists and/or addiction doctors.“, we can read. Bigorexia is also called “sportsmanship“, or also “athletic anorexia“, says Marine Ltemporel. But don’t start to worry if you like sport, and the doctor concludes: “Ie reassures you, just because you like doing sports doesn’t mean you’re really addicted!“
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