Disordered Eating, Eating Disorders, and Gymnastics
Unfortunately, athletes, especially aesthetic athletes are at an even higher risk of developing an eating disorder; the sport of gymnastics
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Kerry Bair, RD, LDN, MPH
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Kerry Bair
- Feb 4
- 4 min
5 Things That Happen To A Gymnast When They Don't Fuel At 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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Kerry Bair
- Dec 9, 2022
- 9 min
Why Nutrition Might Be The Reason A Gymnast Gets Stuck In The Injury Cycle
There are many, many factors that go into this astounding injury rate. But, did you ever stop and wonder how many injuries are are actually
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Kerry Bair
- Sep 28, 2022
- 5 min
The Top 3 Reasons A Successful 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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Kerry Bair
- Aug 29, 2022
- 7 min
Recipes to Fuel You For The End of Summer
Labor Day is here. Can you believe it is already the unofficial end of summer?! I know I can't! While you may be having one last cookout wi
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Jordan Thaler
- Aug 13, 2022
- 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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Jordan Thaler
- Jun 23, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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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Kerry Bair
- Apr 3, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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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Kerry Bair
- Feb 26, 2022
- 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, 2022
- 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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