Most parents I talk to have no idea what to feed their young gymnast (or for that matter), how to talk to their young child about nutrition.
Especially if you’re parent who's new to gymnastics, you might be finding:
You are always on the go, dinner is a mad race to get to practice on time
Your child puts up a fight at meal times because they either aren’t hungry or don’t want to eat what you’ve offered
Your kid is eating more sugar/junk than you want them to, but they don’t seem to want anything else
Your gymnast is falling asleep at the dinner table and is always tired
As a parent, you have a lot on your plate. You're expected to be an expert in everything for everyone in your family!
As a dietitian for gymnasts, I’ve seen both end of the spectrum. I've seen gymnasts as young as 7 be put on a special, restrictive diet. I've also seen gymnast's try to be their best while eating almost nothing but fast food! Clearly neither of these scenarios is good for any gymnast (let alone a young child)!
Most parents, when they don’t know what to feed their gymnast, they ask a coach, a fellow parent, just Google it, even search for answers in a Facebook group (filled with lots of keyboard experts...).
But the problem is: These resources don’t actually teach you and your child how to fuel properly as a gymnast. There is a lot of nutrition information on the internet. It is hard to know what is right for your young gymnast! Especially since so much of that information is often for the general public, adults, and high-level athletes.
But what if you knew exactly what to feed your gymnast and even better, your child understood how to fuel their body like an athlete.
Can you imagine?
Dinner is no longer frustrating, because you know exactly what to prepare
Your gymnast is motivated to eat, because they know how much it impacts their body and performance
You’re no longer worried that your child is enough enough or the right foods
You know exactly what to pack in your gymnast’s bag for practices
If only fueling your gymnast came with a manual...
Something that offered a foundation of nutrition information for you and your gymnast...
Something that provided meal and snack tips and ideas...
Something that told you what fueling a young gymnast really means...
Now it does!!!
As a dietitian for gymnasts (and former gymnast myself), I know how important fueling is! But, I also know how often gymnasts try to train their best without proper nutrition, which is exactly why I created: Fueling The Compulsory Gymnast: A Nutrition Workbook for Young Gymnasts and Parents!
If you’ve ever wondered if your gymnast is:
Eating too much or why they're constantly hungry
Eating too much sugar or junk food
Eating enough of the right things
And you just need help knowing what to feed your gymnast, this new resource is for you!
This guide is the only self-led, interactive workbook that parents AND young gymnasts can do together! This interactive workbook will teach parents how to support your gymnast by helping them fuel their body AND teaches gymnasts how to understand nutrition and start fueling and recovering like a high-performing athlete
Have the tools to make informed food choices
Have more energy for school and gymnastics
Build more strength and endurance
Struggle less with soreness
Are at lower risk of injury
Are confident in their food choices
Are less likely to engage in disordered eating behaviors or develop an eating disorder
Have a better chance of competing at a higher level
This workbook is designed to help you and your gymnast both learn about proper fueling. You are a TEAM, and my Fueling the Compulsory Gymnast workbook will help you both work together to make fueling your young gymnast easier!
If this sounds like you, then make sure to grab your copy TODAY!