So many competitions these days require travel. Whether it’s a few hours in the car, a plane trip, or staying overnight in a hotel, this ca

In an effort to be too perfect, as a Registered Dietitian for gymnasts, I see so many gymnasts making major mistakes! Mistakes that are actu

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

For so many gymnasts, it seems like they are always sick. Like as soon as they recover from one bug, they catch the next one (and the next o

It’s easy to forget how much snacks contribute to a gymnast’s fueling plan. A well fueled gymnast needs to be eating often! This means eatin

As a former gymnast myself, if there was one thing I wish my parents and I knew from the start, it was, it was how essential the things I wa

Even if you feel like you include a fair amount of carbohydrate foods in your diet, you could still be craving sugar most of the time. There

As a Registered Dietitian for gymnasts, I see so many gymnasts making major mistakes! Mistakes that are actually hurting their performance (

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

If you're not providing your body with enough energy to meet its needs, it will tell you!! Try looking out for some of these signs and revis

I’m sure you’ve all heard the phrase: “breakfast is the most important meal of the day”. But what does that even mean??? Breakfast is the ke

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

Ready or not, the new school year is here! For many gymnasts, moving back to a school year schedule can bring many new stressors surrounding

The recipes shared below are ones that you can meal prep, dinners that you can bring in the car, dinner ideas for when you aren't feeling as

In our society, and especially in the sport of gymnastics, we are surrounded by so much false information regarding nutrition and (for so ma

Nutrition is a powerful tool to help athletes improve their performance. So often the nutrition advice told to a gymnast sounds a lot like “

If you are (or have ever considered being) vegetarian, vegan, or a more plant based diet as a gymnast, this blog post is for you! This post

A gymnast requires A LOT of energy throughout the day to fuel their body. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are certainly very important (and are

Hunger is the main way that your body signals you when you are low on energy or nutrients need food! Hunger can be an indicator on how well

Hydration means providing your body with enough fluids. The human body is made up of anywhere from 60-70% water. Water is essential because