- The biggest issue with your gymnast’s fueling (that you’re not even aware of)
- Why just focusing on healthy eating will only get you so far in the sport of gymnastics
- How you can leverage nutrition to support (and protect!) your gymnast’s big goals + dreams!
Here’s what you’ll learn:
Is Your Gymnast
UNDERFUELED!?
(or not eating the right foods at the right times in the right amounts to support their big goals + dreams?)
Feel OVERWHELMED by all the nutrition info out there
Want to HELP your gymnast reach her full potential
WORRY about your gymnast's injuries and if she can make it through the sport
WORRY about your gymnast’s relationship with food and body
Are STRUGGLING to help your gymnast feel stronger and not totally exhausted all the time
Know your gymnast is missing something... and feel like nutrition is the only thing you haven’t looked into
// Mom, Level 9 Gymnast
"My daughter feels safe and connected, not afraid to speak to Christina about her food and body image struggles as a high level gymnast. We love Christina as her nutrition advice is realistic and backed up by science."
// Mom, Level 5 Gymnast
"I love Christina’s approach to nutrition for the gymnast and not focusing on ‘bad’ foods. To be able to adjust to my own gymnast and understand more about fueling for performance. I am excited to build a healthy relationship with food for her.”
// Mom, Level 10 Gymnast
“Christina does a great job of explaining WHY it’s so important to be properly fueling gymnasts at this level and what that looks like. She helped me see the gaps we needed to fill and I loved the one-on-ones and the push to get blood work done. Highly recommend.”
// Mom, Level 9 Gymnast
“Nutrition is such a game changer. When everyone is doing the same hours and same skills, the adequately fueled athlete is ahead of the rest. Christina is a true expert and she wants to see your athlete succeed."
// Mom, Level 8 Gymnast
“The program has been a game changer for my gymnast! It seems like common sense now, but I had no idea just how much of a role nutrition plays in injuries and her overall health in this sport. We've both learned so much and my gymnast has noticed a big difference in her energy levels and ability to focus both at gym and with school!”
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I’m a pediatric and adolescent sports dietitian nutritionist that specializes in nutrition for the gymnast.
My approach to supporting gymnasts, parents, and coaches comes from my own experience as a high-level gymnast that struggled with food and her body. Like many of you, my career was plagued with injuries that were largely related to underfueling, though I was clueless as to the effects my nutrition had on my body and performance.
I didn’t learn to fuel and nourish my body until college, which was after my gymnastics career had ended. So much of what I write and speak about is what I wish I could have told my 16-year-old gymnast self.
As I become more involved in nutrition, I realized very quickly that a “one-size-fits-all” approach and “just do it” don’t work. Not only does this not work, but this approach often makes the food + body situation worse.
My mission is to help gymnasts learn to fuel their bodies for optimal performance and longevity in the sport. By learning about that body’s energy needs and how all foods can fit, we can together create a way of eating that supports sports performance and a healthy relationship with food + body.
As a former competitive artistic gymnast, current Developmental Program/NCAA women’s gymnastics judge, and someone who works in the sport of gymnastics each day, I get you. I understand your struggles, the cultural challenges, and pressure that you and our gymnasts face.
So join me for this free masterclass where we’ll sort through the ‘nutrition noise’ and you’ll discover a simple, no-stress way to help your gymnast stay fueled for peak performance.
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MS, RDN, CSSD, CSP
Founder & CEO of The Gymnast Nutritionist®
// Liz H., Level 8/9 Mom
"My daughter was injured while we were in the program and her recovery was supposed to be 8-12 weeks. With Christina's help she not only recovered from that injury in less than 6 weeks, but she is now stronger than ever. Christina's program has changed the trajectory of my daughter's future both in and out of the gym. EVERYTHING this program has to offer is well worth it!"
Recovered from her injury in under 6 weeks (instead of 8-12)
// Rachel W., Level 9/10 Mom
"I had begun to believe that 'normal' for a teenage gymnast was being tired and emotional all the time. After 3 months of TBG and 1:1 sessions, I have a different teen. Nine months ago, she was diagnosed with a serious stress fracture in her femur. Not only did she heal, she had a very successful season. We've gone from injuries taking the maximum healing time to healing quicker than expected!"
From a femur stress fracture to a very successful season
// Carolynn K., Level 7 Mom
"We watched and listened to Christina's podcast and posts for almost a year. Just those minor changes and we saw huge gains, and our gymnast scored a perfect 10 at state! We truly believe being fueled before and during meets was key. Then we joined the program. She has rebounded from minor injuries within days vs. weeks. No fatigue, no exhaustion, no being ravenous after practice."
A perfect 10 at state, and bouncing back from minor injuries in days
// Christine S., Level 10 Mom
"We joined the program because even after implementing just a few free tips from IG, we saw an immediate difference and believe it propelled her highest AA score ever at Regionals. Being in the program has taken it up several notches! Even though she's only 12, she's seeing the difference and taking fueling a lot more seriously. I have no doubt her comeback is being made better because we decided to focus on nutrition."
Her highest all-around score ever at Regionals
// Laura B., Level 6/7 Mom
"My daughter got injured a few weeks after level 6 states, an injury with her hip bone. We kept working on her nutrition with Melissa, including getting more calcium in since she's lactose intolerant. At her latest X-ray follow-up the doctor was shocked at how well her bone was healing and asked her, 'Do you drink a lot of milk or something?' I know this is directly related to our nutrition help."
Her doctor was shocked at how fast her bone was healing