Eating disorders and disordered eating affects 50-65% of gymnasts, yet this is often overlooked and underplayed. Being involved in a sport that praises a prepubescent body as well as being highly attuned with their own bodies, puts gymnasts at high risk of developing...
Do you ever worry that you’re not feeding your high level gymnast the right foods for optimal performance? Do you feel like a short order cook trying to meet the entire family’s nutritional needs? Do you watch your gymnast struggle through practice and complain of...
Do gymnasts need to “eat clean” for optimal performance and health? In short? No. In fact, “clean eating” often will cause food issues, can cause underfueling, and overall cause a gymnast to struggle. Gymnasts CAN experience food freedom and...
