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The Gymnast Nutritionist® Podcast

Christina Anderson MS, RDN, CSSD, CSP

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

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Episode 116: Six surprising things that happen after...

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2024/09/23

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 overall baseline of where they're starting varies. But after years of working exclusively with gymnasts, I want to share with you six common health and performance issues that we often pleasantly see resolve when a gymnast gets appropriate nutritio...

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Episode 115: Quick Tip—Are you panicking about your...

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2024/09/16

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 panicking this time of year, and nutrition has to do with all of them. 1. Poor energy, poor focus (accused of not trying hard enough)2. Not ready bc injured, sick, etc3. Ignoring nutrition as comps seem too far away or you're "too busy" Links & Resources...

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Episode 114: The Impact of Underfueling on Gymnast...

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2024/09/09

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_collaborative) is currently doing her PhD focused on female athlete physiology, but particularly under conditions of low availability aka RED-S. She got into this specific field of research to start answering the questions she wished she had as a younger athlete.&nbs...

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Episode 113: The 5 Stages of Underfueling- Gymnast...

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2024/09/02

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 Nutritionist? Sadly, it is the number one career killer when it comes to the high level gymnast. And it can be really sneaky; unfortunately years of underfueling can often go unnoticed, but then end up causing massive havoc in your gymnast's body and longevity...

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Episode 112: Is your "tiny gymnast" actually...

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2024/08/26

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 "should" look like. And is it always an issue? The fact is, some of the population is just smaller. That's why we have growth and height percentiles because humans come in all shapes and sizes.But how do you know when your tiny gymnast is just genetically on the s...

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Episode 111: The role nutrition plays in your...

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2024/08/19

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 do things differently than previous years. And then are overwhelmed and exhausted by all the things two months into the school year. One of the first things we sacrifice when there aren’t enough hours in the day is sleep. But what does sleep have to do wit...

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Episode 110: Navigating school lunch nutrition for...

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2024/08/12

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 the right times, to fuel for the work required in this sport. But school + lunch brings along even more challenges to making sure your gymnast is getting enough nutrition during the day. Additionally, for many gymnasts who skip breakfast, it might be the only m...

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Episode 109: What We Can Learn about Gymnast...

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2024/08/05

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 nutrition in those pressure moments. Listen in today as I'm covering the top 3 lessons learned from these Olympics in not just gymnast nutrition, but in all areas of our sport. Plus in this episode, I'm breaking it all down and clearing some misinformat...

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Episode 108: How much does it cost to keep a Level 10...

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2024/07/22

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 gymnast reaches those upper levels. And I think an honest convo in a sport where we’re already spending money is crucial.Some of you listening to this have little gymnasts where there are no fancy comp leos to pay for yet, tuition isn’t quote “that” expensive, a...

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Episode 107: Does your gymnast need a sports drink...

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2024/07/15

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 down what exactly is a sports drink and when/if they could be beneficiary for your gymnast. Just take a look at any grocery store shelf and you'll see there are TONS of hydration beverage options. And they are marketed very well to athletes. It gets overwhelmin...

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Episode 106: Fueling the Gymnast at College Camps

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2024/07/08

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 usually a fun time to make new friends, try new skills, and train in an upbeat atmosphere. But as they get older, and especially as they progress in the levels and reach the recruiting stage, these camps start to feel more like an audition. At this stage, gymna...

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Episode 105: Fueling the Young, Beginner Gymnast

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2024/07/01

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, lower Excel, and compulsory levels in today's episode. The majority of these young, beginner gymnasts aren't training more than maybe 10 hours a week. So how do you fuel them?Listen in as I take a deep dive into what's MOST important in this stage of fueling and g...

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Episode 104: Nutrient Density, Real Food and Gymnastics

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2024/06/24

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 goldfish of all things. I feel like I’m constantly have to say how of course we care about healthy eating and nutrient density in the context of gymnastics. But that there are certain priorities when it comes to fueling a gymnast. I am NOT a fan of “clean eating...

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Episode 103: Sports Drinks, Cavities, and Dental...

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2024/06/17

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 not to let their children have sports drinks because of the risk of cavities and dental health. The big focus here tends to be the sugar. Which only fuels the “sports drinks are bad” camp which isn’t true. This episode isn’t just about sports drinks in a...

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Episode 102: Can gymnasts make up a deficit with a...

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2024/06/10

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 fueling help balance out the erratic days of fueling for their gymnasts?There’s a new research study just published in the MEDICINE & SCIENCE IN SPORTS & EXERCISE that highlights a really important concept about fueling gymnasts. I won’t bore you wit...

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Episode 101: What June 15th and NCAA Recruiting has...

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2024/06/03

✨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 make a decision before the spot is taken by another recruit. It's a stressful and chaotic ride and maybe you're wondering why I'm talking about nutrition for recruiting gymnasts.But recruiting doesn’t end on June 15th and continues the rest of junior yea...

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Episode 100: A tribute to messy action (and how it...

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2024/05/27

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... ✨Today is a BIG day celebrating the 100th episode of The Gymnast Nutritionist® podcast! In going over what I wanted to discuss today, I was hit by the similarities between committing to and continuing this podcast plus the lessons I've learned along the way an...

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Episode 99: Dangerous Assumptions to Make about...

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2024/05/20

What are the most dangerous assumptions people can make about gymnasts and their nutrition needs? Unfortunately, there quite a few. And I'm going over 8 of them in today's podcast episode.Gymnasts and parents are SHOCKED…✨When they see how much better they feel and perform with optimized meals/snacks throughout the day. 🚀It’s not rocket science. 🥵It’s not “random” as to why you feel tired, slow, sluggish, hangry or you’re constantly injured. More than likely, your gymnast is just underf...

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Episode 98: Upgrade Season Pt 4- Going to Nationals...

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2024/05/13

Many of you listening wonder what Nationals is like; so today I wanted to give you a glimpse of what it’s like for me as a sports dietitian but ALSO what it’s like for my clients. Some of which I traveled with and got the full experience of fueling gymnasts while on the road! Let me just say that nationals is like my Superbowl. It’s the one time of year I can come to a central location and see clients from all of the US. Many of which I’ve never met in person and others I have only seen ...

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Episode 97: Upgrade Season Pt 3: It's never "not busy"

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2024/05/06

Does upgrade season ever just feel too busy? There's so much to get done but not enough time?Oftentimes, summer in the gymnastics world is busier and more chaotic than the school year/comp season. Lots of vacations, different training schedules, camps or clinics for the upper levels, etc. And plus, for a lot of parents, they’re more in survival mode navigating the chaos. Especially when child care is more difficult. But, as busy as upgrade season is with everything else going on, the reality ...

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