Fueling the Compulsory Gymnast

A practical guide on feeding your gymnast — built for busy families and young competitors.

Feeding a young gymnast shouldn’t feel like guesswork, but for most families, it does.

Between school, long practices, late dinners, and picky eating, it’s hard to know what’s “normal” for a gymnast and what you should actually be doing.

This workbook gives you clear, age-appropriate guidance so you can support your gymnast’s energy, growth, and health without stress, restriction, or food battles.

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Young gymnast sitting cross-legged on the gym floor, eating a snack

Young gymnast in a leotard, pictured at a gymnastics event or meet — *Little Kerry struggled, too!*

Young gymnast in a pink and black leotard drinking from a water bottle at the gym

You know nutrition matters, you just don’t know how to make it simple.

What if feeding your gymnast didn’t feel so hard?

With a gymnast, you’re constantly on the go, and dinner feels rushed or chaotic.

Your gymnast:

Isn’t hungry at meals or only wants a few foods
Seems tired all the time
Crashes hard after practice
Asks for snacks constantly (especially sweets)

And you’re left wondering:

Are they eating enough?
Are they eating the right things?
Am I handling food conversations the right way?

“I am confident my gymnast is properly fueled to reach her goals in the gym. And she can use these skills for the rest of her life!“ – Mom of Gymnast

THAT’S WHY YOU NEED THE

Fueling the Compulsory Gymnast Workbook

This is a self-led, interactive workbook created specifically for families and young gymnasts (ages 8-11) new to competitive gymnastics.

It teaches:

Parents how to support fueling at home
Gymnasts how to understand their bodies and energy
Both of you how to build habits that support gymnastics and childhood

This guide is perfect for you if:

Your gymnast is new to competitive gymnastics (typically less than 3 years in)
You want to build healthy habits early
You want clear guidance without dieting or restriction
You want your gymnast to feel strong, supported, and confident

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Young competitive gymnast performing at a gymnastics meet in front of a crowd

What’s inside the nutrition workbook

For Gymnasts

This 25+ page section helps gymnasts start learning how to fuel like an athlete in a simple, age-appropriate way. It includes:

• A Body Signals Guide to understand hunger, fullness, and energy

• Easy journal prompts to build awareness (not obsession)

• Foundational nutrition education so gymnasts can have more energy for school and practice

• An Eat the Rainbow Challenge to encourage variety

• The Gymnast’s Plate Method for balanced meals

• A Snack Guide for before, during, and after practice

• A Personal Fueling Schedule Guide

• A Hydration Guide

Value: $99

For Parents

This 30+ page section is for you, because feeding a gymnast comes with its own learning curve.

• How to talk about food without pressure or fear

• Foundational nutrition education for gymnastics

• A meal planning guide + planner

• The Gym Family Grocery List

• Guidance for picky eaters

• 80+ simple meal and snack ideas that are kid-friendly, packable, and realistic for busy families

• FAQs answered by a dietitian, including:
• “Why is my gymnast always hungry?”
• “Is my gymnast eating too much?”
• “What should they eat before a meet?”

Value: $99