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Nutrition Myths and Gymnastics: Separating The Facts From Fiction

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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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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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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Kerry Bair, RD, LDN, MPH

The Gymnast RD