I'm not usually big on New Years Resolutions. Usually, they're vast and unrealistic, with no real plan on how we're going to accomplish th

Can you believe we've made it to the end of 2020!? And what a weird, difficult, and challenging year it's been. If you're anything like me

As a gymnast, you have a lot on your plate. You're trying to do well in school, balance extra-curricular activities, and train 20+ hours a w

If you've not heard, BREAKFAST is the most important meal of the day! It gets your brain and body running and continues to help your body...

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...

The 2020 holiday season is here! Whether you're looking to level up your fueling strategies before the season starts or you just love...

If you're reading this, you probably feel like you over ate on Thanksgiving. I mean, with so many delicious foods, how could you resist?...

Thanksgiving is here! And even if it may look a little different this year, there are many traditions that I still plan to take part in....

Injury is a regular part of gymnastics (waayyyy more regular than it should be). A 2019 survey of NCAA athletes found that 77% of NCAA...

As a gymnast, your body burns a lot of energy! More energy than you could comfortably fit into 3 meals a day. A well fueled gymnast needs to

Often when I suggest eating more food (food that includes carbs and healthy fats) so many gymnasts are hesitant. You're scared to gain weig

As a dietitian for gymnasts, I hear story after story from high-level gymnasts struggling. And time and time again, when I do a deep dive in

What do you do each day to eat healthy and fuel your body? Do you: Load up on vegetables? Eat only when you're supposed to? Avoid sugar? Pro

As a dietitian for gymnasts, I hear story after story from high-level gymnasts struggling with their energy. Waking up exhausted, even after

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

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

Move over summer! Fall is officially here! And with that returns so many of our seasonal favorites like apple, pumpkin, squash, maple, and c

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'

September is Family Meals Month. And while quarantine might have forced our families to sit down at the table together more than we normally