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 (

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

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

Looking for some fun and festive recipes to have at your 4th of July Party? Here are some ideas for you!

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

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

Memorial Day Recipes To me, a summer BBQ always has to have great food! Here are some recipes that scream summer to welcome in the new seaso

Competition season is over and now it’s time for summer! As a gymnast, I remember I always had mixed emotions about summer in the gym. Schoo

Are you getting enough sleep? Do you struggle to fall asleep or stay asleep? Are you tired all the time? Are you struggling to make it throu