The Gymnast Nutritionist® Podcast
Welcome to The Gymnast Nutritionist® podcast, a free resource for gymnast, parents, and coaches to learn to fuel the gymnast optimal performance and longevity int he sport. Christina Anderson MS, RDN, CSP, CSSD is a board certified pediatric/adolescent registered dietitian nutritionist, former gymnast, and current nationally rated gymnastics judge. She helps gymnasts and their parents take a proactive approach to fueling, without the stress or overwhelm. This podcast is all #realtalk where she tackles tough subjects about nutrition, body image, and more in the sport of gymnastics.
Episodes
124 episodes
Episode 124: [Fueled Gymnast Fall] How to keep your gymnast from imploding this competition season
Is your gymnast ready to crush it? Or will your gymnast implode part way through this competition season? Is there a way to predict or prevent it from happening?Preparing for competition season begins the day after the last season ended,...
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Episode 123: [Fueled Gymnast Fall] How to navigate the holiday sweets + treats
How your gymnast consumes and behaves around the sweets and treats on the holidays is indicative of their relationship with these foods the other 364 days a year.I know that's a big statement, but stay with me. For example, if on Hallow...
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Episode 122: [Fueled Gymnast Fall] 3 Sneaky Ways Your Gymnast is Underfueled
Could your gymnast be underfueled and you just not know it? What does that look like and what signs should parents be on the lookout for?Welcome to the first episode of our series, Fueled Gymnast Fall. I'm so excited to ...
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Episode 121: How nutrition will impact a gymnast in college recruiting
Today's episode is all about NCAA recruiting and how nutrition will impact a gymnast in the college recruiting journey. This is a huge topic for my junior and senior gymnasts who are actively going through recruiting. I hear a lot ...
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Episode 121
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Episode 120: What age does your gymnast need nutrition support?
If you've been listening to the podcast for awhile but have been wondering at what age does your gymnast need nutrition support, then this episode is for you!There's definitely no one hard rule when it comes to what age gymnasts should s...
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Episode 119: Spilling the Tea with Gymnast Parents who went All In with Nutrition
We have a super special episode on the podcast for you today with some of our alumni parents who went all in with nutrition for their gymnasts. We asked parents who were once in your shoes all about how they've seen nutrition work ...
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Episode 118: When denial gets in the way of nutrition for gymnasts
Today's podcast topic is all about how sometimes parents and athletes are in denial when it comes to their gymnast's nutrition. It's not a unique state as we all engage in it. But what's normal isn't always what's best; especially when it comes...
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Episode 117: Real Food for Gymnasts: A primer into minerals for gymnasts
Today I'm peeling back the curtain to discuss a very nuanced topic that definitely deserves a spotlight of it's own: the role of vitamins and minerals in your gymnast's diet. I'm taking you into the world of minerals for gymnasts and the impact...
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Episode 116: Six surprising things that happen after fixing your gymnast's fueling issues
I'm sharing 6 surprising benefits from fixing your gymnast's fueling issues that they might see over the course of weeks, months, and years of nailing their nutrition. Of course every gymnast is different, effort into fueling is different, and ...
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Episode 115: Quick Tip—Are you panicking about your gymnast not being ready for season?
There is NOTHING worse than feeling behind in Pre-Season, especially if your gymnast is injured and unsure if they'll even have a competition season. There are 3 main reasons we see gymnasts and parents (and coaches!) alike panicki...
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Episode 115
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Episode 114: The Impact of Underfueling on Gymnast Bone Health With Melissa Lodge, MS
I have special guest Melissa Lodge, MS on the podcast today and we're discussing the nitty gritty in terms of underfueling's long term impact on your gymnast's bone health. Melissa Lodge, MS is a third year PhD student (@fed_collabo...
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Episode 113: The 5 Stages of Underfueling- Gymnast Edition
Today I'm discussing the 5 stages of underfueling in high level gymnasts. It can be easy to miss, especially in the beginning and go on for YEARS before being identified.Why do we talk about underfueling so much over here at The Gymnast ...
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Episode 112: Is your "tiny gymnast" actually underfueled, or growing normally for them?
It's a sensitive topic, but one that we need to address: is your gymnast a "tiny gymnast" or is she actually underfueled?It can be a tricky conversation to have due to the fact that there are still stereotypes of what a gymnast body "sh...
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Episode 112
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Episode 111: The role nutrition plays in your gymnast's sleep this school year
It's back to school time and that usually means more rigid schedules and more time away from home. Your gymnast's sleep and nutrition are typically the aspects most effected by this transition.Most start the year off fresh, swearing to ...
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Episode 110: Navigating school lunch nutrition for your gymnast
It's that time of year! It's back to school time and all the extra hurdles that entails. Including navigating school lunch nutrition for your gymnast. It's already hard enough; ensuring your gymnast is getting enough nutrition, at ...
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Episode 109: What We Can Learn about Gymnast Nutrition from the Paris 2024 Olympics
The Redemption Tour. The Golden Girls. Paris 2024 was BY FAR my favorite Olympics yet! Lots of incredible lessons learned about mental health, physical health, body diversity. And the crucial aspects these Olympics taught us about gymnast nutri...
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Episode 109
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Episode 108: How much does it cost to keep a Level 10 gymnast happy + healthy?
How much does it cost to keep a level 10 gymnast happy + healthy, and competing in this sport? Gymnastics is expensive. No one needs to tell parents that. The costs add up quickly from the very beginning, but they sky rocket once your g...
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Episode 108
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Episode 107: Does your gymnast need a sports drink this summer?
Does your gymnast need a sports drink at practice this summer? What is the difference between a sports drink and oral rehydration drink? Are sports drinks bad?!Who needs them? Do I recommend them? In today's episode, I'm breaking ...
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Episode 107
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Episode 106: Fueling the Gymnast at College Camps
Is your gymnast attending any college camps this summer?! Does your gymnast know how to optimize her fueling at college camps to stand out and make a lasting impression?Summer camps are like a rite of passage for gymnasts. They're usual...
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Episode 106
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Episode 105: Fueling the Young, Beginner Gymnast
I share a lot about fueling the high-level gymnast. But what about those who are just starting out or on the younger side? What are the best tips and tricks for fueling the young, beginner gymnast?I'm talking about the recreational, low...
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Episode 105
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Episode 104: Nutrient Density, Real Food and Gymnastics
Nutrient Density, Real Food and Gymnastics—"do you even care about healthy eating!?"I had an IG post go viral last year where I compared intraworkout fueling options. And my comments BLEW UP with some really crazy comments about goldfis...
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Episode 104
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Episode 103: Sports Drinks, Cavities, and Dental Health with Dr Clayton DMD
Why have a dentist on The Gymnast Nutritionist® Podcast? Often I get questions from gymnast parents about sports drinks, cavities, and dental health. So I brought in an expert for today's episode!It’s common for dentists to warn parents...
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Episode 103
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Episode 102: Can gymnasts make up a deficit with a few "good days" of nutrition?
Most gymnasts are wildly inconsistent with their nutrition. They skip breakfast or lunch, or they get out of practice so late they skip dinner. But one question I get asked by parents a lot is will a few "good days" of nutrition and fueli...
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Episode 102
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Episode 101: What June 15th and NCAA Recruiting has to do With Your Gymnast's Nutrition
✨June 15th is a SUPER exciting day for rising juniors in high school. This is the day where NCAA coaches can verbally offer them a spot on their team. And for the top recruits in the country it can feel like Black Friday in terms of trying to m...
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Episode 101
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Episode 100: A tribute to messy action (and how it relates to fueling your gymnast)
Sometimes when things get tough, I have to remind my gymnasts to remember their "why" to committing to fueling their sport. And that oftentimes if we wait for motivation to inspire us to take action, we could be waiting forever...
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Episode 100
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