JOIN THE BALANCED GYMNAST®
VIP Nutrition Program
(For Levels 5/6-10)
How amazing would it be if you knew how to help your gymnast eat the right foods to nourish her body for peak performance?
You can!
Hi, I’m Christina a Registered Dietitian Sports Nutritionist and former gymnast.
In the 3-month Balanced Gymnast® VIP Nutrition Coaching Program, I’ll share what your gymnast should be eating to increase her energy and endurance while reducing her risk for injury.
“Christina helped us and our gymnast learn better nutritional habits to aid in the prevention of, and recovery from, injuries related to gymnastics. We were able to create and implement a plan for mid-practice fueling (currently no time allotted during 4.5-hour sessions) and post-practice recovery which has been huge!”
The Balanced Gymnast® VIP Program is for you IF…
You’ve heard your gymnast must “eat clean” to support her gymnastic goals but you find that this is hard to stick with or worse, leaves your gymnast hangry and with lower energy levels
Your gymnast is tired and sore all the time and it breaks your heart; you’ve tried chiropractors, supplements, and physical therapists, but nothing has worked
You know your gymnast is not eating enough before or after practice, often skipping meals only to “overdo” later and you’re not sure how to help her find balance
You’ve noticed your gymnast is frequently and easily irritated; you ask how practice went and you’re met with silence or a bad attitude
Your gymnast has been plagued by injuries, fatigue, and you’re wondering if something is missing from their nutrition
As the parent of a competitive gymnast you were never taught about how to help them fuel for peak performance. That’s why your gymnast is frequently tired, sore, at risk for injury, and has a bad attitude (your child is hangry and under-fueled, not actually mad at you).
If you’re having a lightbulb moment right now, you belong in the Balanced® Gymnast VIP Nutrition Program (For Levels 5/6-10).
“My biggest struggle was how to fuel her for 5-hour workouts. There is so much misinformation about diet and my gymnasts were being difficult with their fueling.
A huge win for me was learning that carbs in practice are necessary and they need to add food to their overall nutrition and not just supplements. Also helping my gymnasts understand that fun foods are acceptable in moderation was really important to me.”
What You’ll Learn in
The Balanced Gymnast® VIP Nutrition Program
This 3-month nutrition coaching program for the parents of gymnasts in levels 6-10 will teach you how to fuel your gymnast for peak performance + longevity in the sport!
By the time the program ends you’ll know how to:
Build meals and snacks that are nutritionally appropriate for your gymnast (and enjoyable to eat)
Prevent under-fueling that can lead to complications like injury, female athlete triad (low energy + menstrual dysfunction + low bone density) or Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S)
Monitor your gymnast's growth and development to ensure proper fueling (in a way that doesn’t irritate your gymnast)
Choose supplements your gymnast may need for optimal performance, energy, and endurance (not every gymnast needs the same supplements)
Help your gymnast develop a healthy relationship with food and body (gymnastics is temporary but these struggles can follow your gymnast for life)
Here’s how The Balanced Gymnast® VIP Nutrition Program Works
During the course of our 3-months together we’ll walk step-by-step through the program together so that you can confidently learn everything you need to know about nutrition for your gymnast!
6 x live weekly group coaching sessions ($1800 value)
- Calls 1-3: you and your gymnast will learn the basics of fueling, performance nutrition, and food freedom.
- Calls 4-6: you will join me for an overview on how to prevent / recover from injuries, how to support your gymnast’s growth and development, and how to help your child have a healthy relationship with food + body
Winter 2023 Dates: Start Tues at 6PM MST; 1/10, 1/24, 2/7, 2/21, 3/7, 3/21)
Private Community Group for support throughout ($297 value)
- You’ll have 24/7 access to a private community group just for members of the program. Inside the community you can ask me questions and also connect with other parents.
Lifetime access to The Balanced Gymnast® Method Course ($549value)
- Includes 6 self-paced trainings on building a strong nutrition foundation, how to hydrate properly, supplements and lab testing, performance nutrition strategy, advanced nutrition for reducing muscle soreness and inflammation, food freedom + body confidence
- Tons of recipes and a nutrition checklist
- BONUS training on growth, fueling for competition season, and more!
And these AMAZING limited-time bonuses!
- BONUS Fueling for Competition Season Workshop LIVE- December 29th
- BONUS Holiday Gymnast Cooking Class- Over the Holiday Break
INCREDIBLE VALUE
GET ACCESS TO
-The 3 month group coaching program
-Lifetime access to the online course
4 x $210
(monthly payments)
We start in January 2023
(you get immediate access to all materials)
1:1 COACHING UPGRADE
GET ACCESS TO
-The 3 month group coaching program
-Lifetime access to the online course
-1 x 60-minute private nutrition coaching session at the start to the program
-2 x 45-minute private follow up sessions covering labs, growth charting, fueling strategy and personalized recommendations
4 x $335
(monthly payments)
We start in January 2023
(you get immediate access to all materials)
WHAT PARENTS ARE SAYING
Her meal/snack ideas make it so simple to prepare food for the day, something that I already don’t love doing.
There is so much misinformation about diet and my gymnasts were being difficult with their fueling.
A huge win for me was learning that carbs in practice are necessary and they need to add food for overall nutrition and not just supplements. Also, helping my gymnasts understand the fun foods are acceptable in moderation was really important to me.
I have learned and have come to better accept that there are many different gymnast body types, but in order for a gymnast to be healthy and be able to have optimal performance, they have to be properly fueled. I know my gymnast was not eating enough before or during practice and she would come home too hungry which led to erratic food behaviors. Overall, she is becoming much healthier and I was helped to overcome the way I saw food and body image. It has helped restore peace between my daughter and me regarding “fun foods”.
The program was so helpful! My gymnast was able to visually see examples and learn for herself, so she can create a good plate and know what snacks she needs when. My gymnast has been fortunate to not been faced with too many injuries etc. However, she is a Level 10 now working towards NCAA/elite track and we wanted to make sure she was adequately fueling herself for optimal performance and to reduce the chance of injury.
A Note to Parents from Christina
Hi, I’m Christina Anderson, MS, RDN, CSP, LD. I’m a board-certified pediatric/adolescent registered dietitian sports nutritionist
Like your gymnast (and maybe even you), I was a competitive gymnast for 9+ years.
It wasn’t until I become a Registered Dietitian Sports Nutritionist that I realized what I had been doing with my nutrition as a gymnast was the complete opposite of what I should have been doing.
How could I (and my parents) have known? Especially when everyone else was doing the same as me.
I started my private practice working exclusively with the gymnasts and their parents who are serious about learning how to optimize nutrition and performance.
I’m here to help you challenge commonly held beliefs around nutrition in the sport because you know, “this is how we’ve always done it” doesn’t mean it’s right.
If you’re worried about your gymnast’s risk of injury, constant muscle soreness, chronic fatigue, and irritability, or just their ability to reach their big goals + dreams… this program is made for you.
See you inside!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this only for female gymnasts?
Yes, at this time is because we cover how to avoid the female athlete triad and other topics specific to females. If you have a male gymnast please contact me.
How much time per week is required to engage in the program?
We will meet for 60 minutes every other week (6 times in 12 weeks). You may also have 20-30 mins of “homework” with your gymnast between sessions.
How soon can expect to see results with my gymnast?
We have group members who see improvements in performance, nutrition, and relationship with food within the first 1-2 weeks!
What if my gymnast refuses to talk with me about nutrition, will this help?
This program will help! Gymnasts (especially teens) may not want to talk about nutrition because it’s deeply personal and they don’t want to feel judged. Often comments about food/bodies have already been made, and this program is a safe way to introduce new, healthy nutrition concepts without pressure. Plus you’ll learn so much from this program as a parent that you can implement on your own, as the preparer of food.
What if I can't make it to the live sessions?
No worries! We will have the replay posted as quickly as possible for you in the group platform. We do ask that you try and attend at least 4 of the 6 coaching calls live but understand if you are super busy or live in a time zone that makes it difficult.
Can I use my health insurance for the program?
If you are in the US you can use a HSA card to purchase the program. You can also submit a receipt for a FSA but we cannot guarantee payment; it is your responsibility to check with your insurance carrier. We are happy to provide a superbill if they need more information. We can look into billing your insuranc for part of the UPGRADE option that includes 1:1 sessions, but we cannot guarentee coverage and ask parents can comitt to the total cash price.
INCREDIBLE VALUE
GET ACCESS TO
-The 3 month group coaching program
-Lifetime access to the online course
4 x $210
(monthly payments)
We start in January 2023
(you get immediate access to all materials)
1:1 COACHING UPGRADE
GET ACCESS TO
-The 3 month group coaching program
-Lifetime access to the online course
-1 x 60-minute private nutrition coaching session at the start to the program
-2 x 45-minute private follow up sessions covering labs, growth charting, fueling strategy and personalized recommendations
4 x $335
(monthly payments)
We start in January 2023
(you get immediate access to all materials)