The Secret to Amazing Energy All Day for Gymnasts
As a dietitian for gymnasts, I hear story after story from high-level gymnasts struggling with their energy. Waking up exhausted, even after
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Kerry Bair
Oct 4, 20202 min read
The 3 Steps Gymnasts Can Take to Talk Your Parents About Nutrition
But when it comes to their nutrition, the conversation seems to stop at parents. Of course, every gymnast's parents want to see them succeed
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Kerry Bair
Sep 27, 20202 min read
Why That Latest Fad Diet Won't Help You Be Your Best In The Gym (and the 5 things to do instead)
Gymnasts: Do you feel like there is so much nutrition information out there? Does it seem like every day there's another fad diet being talk
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Kerry Bair
Sep 20, 20205 min read
Dig In to Fall Favorites
Move over summer! Fall is officially here! And with that returns so many of our seasonal favorites like apple, pumpkin, squash, maple, and c
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Kerry Bair
Sep 13, 20205 min read
Is a Food Journal Right For Me? (The 5 W's of Food Journaling)
One of the tools I use when working with gymnasts to build their fueling plan is a Food Journal. This week on my blog, I talk about the 5 W'
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Kerry Bair
Sep 6, 20202 min read
Why You Should Sit Down and Have Meals with Your Family This Month.
September is Family Meals Month. And while quarantine might have forced our families to sit down at the table together more than we normally
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Kerry Bair
Aug 30, 20202 min read
The Top 5 Fueling Tips for Gymnasts Headed Back to School
Going back to school looks a little different this year for many gymnasts. Whether you are going to in-person school, learning from home or
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Kerry Bair
Aug 22, 20201 min read
How to achieve your gymnastics goals and get recruited?
All of the high-level gymnasts I work with as a gymnast dietitian have big goals. So many of you want to have that perfect NCAA gym experien
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Kerry Bair
Aug 16, 20203 min read
Back to School (?) Lunches
Going back to school will look different this year for many gymnasts. Between going to school, learning from home or in pods at the gym, our
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Kerry Bair
Aug 9, 20203 min read
The Perfect Homemade Granola Bar For After Gymnastics Practice
I have had a lot of conversations about granola bars that fuel gymnasts. "Store bought or homemade?" "What should I be looking for?" I...
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Kerry Bair
Aug 2, 20202 min read
Eat More Plants (without sacrificing protein)!
Are you a vegetarian or vegan gymnast or just looking to add more meatless meals to your routine? Don’t get stuck in a recipe rut!
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Kerry Bair
Jul 14, 20203 min read
The Truth About Your "Milk"
My question to you, gymnasts, is "why do you drink the milk you do?"
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Kerry Bair
Jul 13, 20201 min read
Addressing Disordered Eating, Body Positivity & Under-Fueling in Gymnastics
I was featured on an episode of the Fit & Fabulous Nutrition Podcast!
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Kerry Bair
Jul 12, 20203 min read
Summer Meal Prep Using Your Grill
The summer is in full swing and I've been loving being able to cook all of my summertime favorites on the grill! Grilling is not just for...
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Kerry Bair
Jul 2, 20202 min read
Enjoy 4th of July with Festive Treats for Gymnasts (and the whole BBQ)
Gymnasts: Not 𝒂𝒍𝒍 of your 4th of July Treats 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 considered "Healthy" 🤯 . Want to stop stressing and feeling guilty...
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Kerry Bair
Jun 23, 20202 min read
The Top 3 Ways For Gymnasts to Stay Hydrated This Summer.
Gymnasts: Being dehydrated is a great way to ensure you have a bad practice. Dehydration is not only a great way to ensure gymnasts have...
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Kerry Bair
Jun 16, 20203 min read
5 Ways to Fuel for Success For Morning Practice.
How often do you feel exhausted waking up for morning practice. Still sore from the day before. And once you get to the gym, forget...
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Kerry Bair
Jun 14, 20202 min read
5 Easy Recipes for Your Rotisserie Chicken
One of my favorite meal prep lunch staples is the good, old fashioned, grocery store Rotisserie Chicken. Sure it’s easy to throw chicken...
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Kerry Bair
Jun 7, 20201 min read
Today is World Egg Day!
Eggs are an all-natural source of high-quality protein and a number of other nutrients like B-Vitamins. Eggs are cost-effective and...
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Kerry Bair
Jun 5, 20202 min read
5 Nutrition Mistakes 𝐘𝐎𝐔 might be making that could be hurting your progress in the gym.
You'd be surprised how often I hear gymnasts say "Oh, I eat healthy! I don't need to focus on my nutrition." AND YET they still struggle...
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Kerry Bair, RD, LDN, MPH
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