Taking Care of Your Body - The Female and Male Athlete Triad Coalition

Taking Care of Your BodyBien Concepcion2020-05-04T16:31:08-04:00

Keep track of your periods, especially noting longer cycles or the absence of periods.
Keep hydrated, replenishing your body with extra fluids after bouts of exercise.
After exercise, your hunger may not immediately be present. Make sure to supply your body with the calories it needs after a workout (despite having a decreased appetite).
Satisfy your body’s need for a variety of nutrients by eating a balanced diet of diverse foods as opposed to a bland, repetitive diet.

No two bodies are the same. Avoid comparing your body to your friends or teammates.
Focus on what your body can do as opposed to what it looks like. Your body will do amazing things if you listen to it!
The media portrayal of the “perfect body type” is what is distorted…NOT YOUR BODY!

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