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Kerry Bair, RD, LDN, MPH

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    Nutrition Myths and Gymnastics: Separating The Facts From Fiction
    Jordan Thaler
    • 1 day ago
    • 5 min

    Nutrition Myths and Gymnastics: Separating The Facts From Fiction

    In our society, and especially in the sport of gymnastics, we are surrounded by so much false information regarding nutrition and (for so ma
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    Don't Let An All or Nothing Mindset Around Food Ruin Your Summer Vacation
    Jordan Thaler
    • Jun 23
    • 6 min

    Don't Let An All or Nothing Mindset Around Food Ruin Your Summer Vacation

    Whether you are going on a vacation or a staycation this summer, I know that a change in routine can cause a lot of stress around what to ea
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    Fueling Picky Gymnasts
    Jordan Thaler
    • Jun 4
    • 6 min

    Fueling Picky Gymnasts

    As a parent, I’m sure you've searched countless times for information to help your gymnast fuel their body. You are prepared to help them fe
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    Why An "All or Nothing" Mindset Is Holding You Back From Reaching Your Goals
    Kerry Bair
    • Apr 3
    • 4 min

    Why An "All or Nothing" Mindset Is Holding You Back From Reaching Your Goals

    When it comes to skills and training, many deem this goal of perfection as a positive and worthwhile attribute for a gymnast to have...
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    Fueling the Female Gymnast
    Kerry Bair
    • Mar 5
    • 6 min

    Fueling the Female Gymnast

    In the sport of gymnastics, there are some obvious differences between the "men's" and "women's" programs. There are differences in the even
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    6 Things That Happen To A Gymnast When They Don't Fuel 100%
    Kerry Bair
    • Feb 26
    • 4 min

    6 Things That Happen To A Gymnast When They Don't Fuel 100%

    As a gymnast, I know you are under a ton of pressure to perform your best. You have big goals for yourself. You have to live up to your coac
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    The Comparison Trap and Body Checking
    Holly Murray
    • Feb 20
    • 5 min

    The Comparison Trap and Body Checking

    Unfortunately, the sport of gymnastics and eating disorders have been intertwined for decades. A 2009 study of all-sport female college athl
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    3 Reasons Why A Gymnast Needs To Know About Nutrition
    Kerry Bair
    • Dec 5, 2021
    • 5 min

    3 Reasons Why A Gymnast Needs To Know About Nutrition

    As a gymnast, have you ever said any of the following: I'm just so tired... I'm doing the same workouts as my teammates but they're getting
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    You Feel Like You Overate on Thanksgiving... Now What?
    Kerry Bair
    • Nov 28, 2021
    • 3 min

    You Feel Like You Overate on Thanksgiving... Now What?

    If you're reading this, you probably feel like you over ate this Thanksgiving weekend. I mean, with so many delicious foods, how could you
    27 views0 comments
    3 Ways To Be More Comfortable Around Food This Thanksgiving
    Kerry Bair
    • Nov 21, 2021
    • 3 min

    3 Ways To Be More Comfortable Around Food This Thanksgiving

    Thanksgiving (and the start of the holiday season) is here! Thanksgiving is actually my favorite holiday. Why, you might ask? Honestly, I ju
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    Are You Struggling With Willpower or Are You Just Hungry?
    Kerry Bair
    • Nov 14, 2021
    • 3 min

    Are You Struggling With Willpower or Are You Just Hungry?

    As a gymnast, I know you try to eat healthy and fuel your body. No matter what you are doing, you know that eating healthy is key to your pe
    23 views0 comments
    Halloween, Candy, and High-Level Gymnasts
    Kerry Bair
    • Oct 24, 2021
    • 5 min

    Halloween, Candy, and High-Level Gymnasts

    Halloween is such a fun holiday! I remember as a young gymnast getting the night off of practice and just getting to spend time with my frie
    53 views0 comments
    4 Reasons You Crave Sugar (And What To Do About It)
    Lauren Puscheck
    • Jul 11, 2021
    • 4 min

    4 Reasons You Crave Sugar (And What To Do About It)

    Carbohydrates (especially sugar) are extremely stigmatized (and sometimes even demonized), not just in the gymnastics community, but by our
    67 views0 comments
    What Gymnasts Need to Know about RED-S
    Lauren Puscheck
    • Jun 6, 2021
    • 4 min

    What Gymnasts Need to Know about RED-S

    Gymnasts, It's NOT normal to feel tired all the time. It's NOT normal for skills and routines that used to seem easy to now seem difficult.
    102 views0 comments
    3 Ways To Be More Flexible Around Food, Fuel Your Body, and Achieve Your Goals This Summer
    Lauren Puscheck
    • May 23, 2021
    • 4 min

    3 Ways To Be More Flexible Around Food, Fuel Your Body, and Achieve Your Goals This Summer

    Your competition season is over! Finally! Time to relax a bit. Ease up in the gym. Give your mind a break. If you're like so many gymnasts
    53 views0 comments
    The 3 Fueling Tips Every Gymnast Needs To Know
    Kerry Bair
    • Apr 18, 2021
    • 5 min

    The 3 Fueling Tips Every Gymnast Needs To Know

    Gymnastics has a long and complicated history with food (healthy eating, disordered eating, body image, etc.). There are so many stereotypes
    149 views0 comments
    4 RED FLAGS You Need to Look Out For When Finding A Nutrition Professional As A Gymnast
    Kerry Bair
    • Apr 11, 2021
    • 4 min

    4 RED FLAGS You Need to Look Out For When Finding A Nutrition Professional As A Gymnast

    Between family members, coaches, and medical professionals, it takes a village to keep a gymnast happy, healthy, and performing their best.
    63 views0 comments
    Is An "All or Nothing" Mindset Holding You Back From Reaching Your Goals?
    Kerry Bair
    • Apr 3, 2021
    • 4 min

    Is An "All or Nothing" Mindset Holding You Back From Reaching Your Goals?

    When it comes to skills and training, many deem the goal of perfection as a positive and worthwhile attribute for a gymnast to have. However
    60 views0 comments
    5 Steps to Build a Better Body Image
    Kerry Bair
    • Mar 28, 2021
    • 4 min

    5 Steps to Build a Better Body Image

    Gymnastics (like many aesthetic sports) has a long and complicated history with distorted body image. The basis of our sport is about being
    65 views0 comments
    The "Perfect" Gymnast Body
    Kerry Bair
    • Mar 13, 2021
    • 2 min

    The "Perfect" Gymnast Body

    "The unrealistic and often dangerous cultural undertones in gymnastics surrounding this idea of getting the 'perfect' gymnast body need to g
    64 views0 comments
     
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