As a parent, how do you support your gymnast's nutrition...when they don't want it? We get a lot of parents reaching out, asking questions, and wanting to work with us. But they say they can't because they can't get their gymnast on board with nutrition counseling. ...
Does your gymnast have ADHD and struggle with nutrition? If so, you’re not alone. A lot of gymnasts are already underfueled or have low-energy availability. Those with ADHD who are on medications that lower the appetite are at risk of what’s called RED-S or...
Plant-based diets have become quite popular in recent years. While they mainly used to only be followed for ethical or medical reasons, we find many gymnasts these days adhering to a plant-based diet because they think it's "healthier" or "cleaner". I'll be the...
We all know that gymnastics is an incredibly demanding sport that requires a lot of strength, agility, and precision. And it's no secret that these athletes are under constant and tremendous pressure to look a certain way while performing gravity-defying feats....
At this point in the season, a lot of gymnasts are injured and on the sidelines; some are just struggling to get through and some are hoping to make a comeback before States, Regionals, and Nationals. It's not too late to help your gymnast make a nutrition game plan...
"Help! My gymnast has an upcoming meet and she's been sick! What do I do to help her compete this weekend?!" Have you ever asked yourself this question during competition season about your gymnast? At this point of the year, MANY parents are dealing with sick athletes...
In this episode, I chat with Jennifer, the parent of a level 9 gymnast whose gym participated in our Team Talk Series back in 2021 and the joined The Balanced Gymnast® VIP Program in the fall of 2023 to continue learning about nutrition. Our conversations over...
Today’s episode is recorded with all the love and empathy in the world. We all live in diet culture and becoming a parent (or gymnastics coach) doesn’t all of the sudden make your own struggles with food and body go away. However, there are a few things every gymnast...
Does your gymnast have big dreams of competing at the college level? Does it feel overwhelming when you look at the years ahead and all the work it takes to reach that level? Trust me, you're not alone in those worries and concerns. The recruiting process is long and...
How do you keep a gymnast healthy for years and years? Are injuries just a part of the sport that unfortunately hit some gymnasts harder than others? These are just a couple of the questions parents and gymnasts are asking themselves about a sport that by...