Is It Ever OK to Talk About Weight in Climbing?
The climbing community has made positive strides against eating disorders and body shaming. But for some climbers, any discussion of weight now feels taboo. One doctor explores this tension.
Author
Suzy McKinney
Suzy McKinney is a Boston-based medical doctor from New Zealand. She is interested in people living healthy, happy lives and expresses this in multiple ways: science, research, writing, and outdoor adventure in many forms.
My Stories
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