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by 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 tackles tough subjects about nutrition, body image, and more in the sport of gymnastics.
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- 3 days ago12 min
Episode 207: Why "Just Lose Weight" Won't Fix Your Gymnast's Puberty Struggles
Have you noticed your gymnast suddenly feeling weaker or struggling with skills she used to hit easily, and wondered if she's just gained "too much weight"? It's tempting to think the fix is simple: get her lighter and the skills will come back. But in this episode, Christina explains why that logic misses something important, and why "just lose weight" almost always backfires. Around age 11, girls enter puberty and their bodies change exactly as nature intends: gaining height, weight, and sh...
- 1 weeks ago10 min
Episode 206: Should Gymnasts Weigh Less to Prevent Injury?
Have you ever heard a coach or well-meaning adult say something like "gymnasts need to watch their weight so there's less pressure on their joints"? It sounds scientific. It sounds logical. And it can make a parent start to wonder if their gymnast should be smaller to protect her joints. But here is the problem: that statement only tells half the story. In this episode, Christina breaks down the physics and the physiology behind gymnast injury risk, and why trying to make a growing gymnast li...
- 2 weeks ago9 min
Episode 205: Why Your Gymnast Needs Two Meals Before Summer Training
Have you noticed your gymnast sleeping in later this summer and then heading straight to practice after only one meal? Maybe practice starts at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., noon, or even early afternoon. And because it falls in that awkward window between breakfast and lunch, it can be hard to know what your gymnast actually needs to eat before training. But here is the problem: One meal before a four- to five-hour summer practice is usually not enough. In this quick tip episode, Christina breaks down w...
- 3 weeks ago20 min
Episode 204: Do Gymnasts Really Need Sports Drinks?
Have you ever wondered if your gymnast actually needs a sports drink at practice? Maybe you have seen other athletes drinking Gatorade, Powerade, Liquid I.V., LMNT, Prime, BodyArmor, or electrolyte packets and wondered if your gymnast should be doing the same. Or maybe you have heard that sports drinks are “toxic,” full of sugar, dyes, or ingredients your gymnast should avoid. But here is the problem: the conversation around sports drinks is often missing the most important piece. Context. In...
- Jun 29, 202626 min
Episode 203: 5 Lessons Learned in 11+ years as a Peds/Adolescent Sports Dietitian for Gymnasts
Have you ever wondered if your gymnast is actually eating enough to support everything her body is being asked to do? Maybe she is training hard, dealing with injuries, struggling with fatigue, or trying to keep up as her body grows and changes. And maybe from the outside, everything looks mostly fine. But here is the problem: underfueling in gymnastics is often much more common than most parents realize. In this episode, Christina shares five of the biggest lessons she has learned in 11 year...
- Jun 22, 202618 min
Episode 202: What ChatGPT doesn’t know about your gymnast’s nutrition: AI can’t get your kid to eat right
Are you asking ChatGPT, AI, Google, or Facebook groups how to get your gymnast to eat better? Maybe you already know she needs breakfast, more snacks, more protein, more carbs, or better recovery fuel. Maybe you have asked AI for meal plans, snack ideas, calorie needs, or supplement recommendations. And maybe the answer sounded helpful. But here is the problem: AI can tell you what your gymnast might need to eat, but it cannot actually help her do it. In this episode, Christina wraps up her f...
- Jun 15, 202623 min
Episode 201: What ChatGPT Doesn’t Know About Your Gymnast’s Supplements
Are you asking ChatGPT, AI, or Facebook groups what supplements your gymnast needs? Maybe your gymnast is tired, sore, injured, getting sick often, struggling to recover, or not gaining strength — and as a parent, you just want to help. So you ask: Does she need magnesium? Iron? Creatine? Electrolytes? Protein powder? A multivitamin? But when it comes to pediatric and adolescent gymnasts, supplements are not that simple. In this episode, Christina continues her four-part series on what ChatGP...
- Jun 8, 202621 min
Episode 200: What ChatGPT Doesn't Know About Your Gymnast's Nutrition: Calorie Needs
Are you asking ChatGPT, AI, or an online calculator how many calories your gymnast needs? It might seem like a simple question. But when it comes to pediatric and adolescent gymnasts, calorie needs are anything but simple. In this episode, Christina continues her four-part series on what ChatGPT and AI do not know about your gymnast’s nutrition, and today’s focus is calorie needs. Because while AI can give you a polished answer, a number, or even a full meal plan, it cannot accurately assess ...
About 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.
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