If you’re honest, you’ve probably asked yourself this at least once: We’re doing all the things… so why isn’t it working? You can work hard and still not get results. In this episode, we’re asking the hard question: are you and your gymnast really putting in the work for results you want? What does this actually looks like and why so many families are stuck despite “doing everything right”?

If your gymnast can’t stay healthy even though you’re “working on nutrition,” it’s time to look closer.

❗Are they actually eating enough to support their training?
❗Is their growth and development truly caught up?
❗Have you followed through with labs and supplements, especially if they’re a picky eater?
❗Are they fueling in and around workouts so they can stay focused and avoid careless mistakes that lead to injuries?
❗And are you putting real boundaries and safeguards in place, or just hoping things improve?

Here’s the hard truth: adequate fueling is a safety issue. I like to say, "if you can fuel it, you can do it". But the uncomfortable truth is that many gymnasts are working incredibly hard in the gym… while their bodies are quietly falling behind.

Today I'm breaking down the most common disconnects I see with families who think they’re supporting their gymnast’s health, but are missing key pieces that make all the difference. Plus what our most successful families are doing so their gymnast's hard work produces the results they want.

If you’re stuck in the cycle of “we’re working so hard but nothing is improving,” this episode is your wake-up call. 🎧 Listen now and learn more about how to make sure everything you and your gymnast are doing gives you the outcome you actually want.

Links & Resources

• The Balanced Gymnast® Program for level 5-10 female gymnasts
• Episode 182: Would your gymnast’s nutrition score an 8.0 or 9.5+?
• Episode 176 – Fueled Gymnast Fall: Are so many gymnasts really underfueled?
• Connect with Christina on Instagram @the.gymnast.nutritionist or christinaandersonrdn.com