Episode 76: Can we stop saying this phrase?

Want to know what phrase I wish we’d stop saying to our developing gymnasts?

When I hear it said about a gymnast: “She needs to gain weight, but she needs to eat healthy calories”.

Hard stop. I understand the sentiment and what they’re trying to say, but that’s just not how nutrition works. And it’s definitely not the message we want to send.

Calories are a measure of energy. So when parents want their gymnast to get her calories from “healthy” sources, they’re kind of misunderstanding how the body uses/processes calories.

Listen into today’s episode to hear more about the science behind calories and 3 nutrition truths I want to share with you.

In this episode you’ll hear about:  

• 3 TRUTHS about nutrition
• Is there really such a thing as “healthy calories”?
• How to keep food “emotionally neutral” and WHY it’s so important 

 Links & Resources 

• The Balanced Gymnast® Program for level 5-10 female gymnasts 
• Episode 74: Know Better, Do Better [Parent Interview]
• Episode 67: How to Fix Your Gymnast’s Sugar “Addiction” [Parent Interview]
• Connect with Christina on Instagram @the.gymnast.nutritionist or support@christinaandersonrdn.com