Meet the Member: Madelin Siedler
Q: Please introduce yourself by sharing your name, where you are from, and where you have been throughout your [...]
Personal Stories: A Couple of Collegiate Athletes and The Athlete Triad
Erin’s Story- A Former Collegiate Basketball Player: I grew up playing all kinds of sports as a child (soccer, [...]
Meet the Member: Emily Lundstrom
My name is Emily Lundstrom and I joined the Athlete Triad Coalition shortly following my enrollment at Penn State [...]
Body Shaming & “Fat Talks”: Damaging to the mental and physical health of athletes
Coaches and other leadership within sports have the ability to greatly impact athletes, either positively or negatively, and must [...]
Where You’re Getting Your Nutrition and Medical Advice Matters!
When scrolling through social media apps such as Instagram or Twitter, it is almost impossible not to come across [...]
Exercise isn’t Canceled: a quick body weight circuit fit for your living room
It is safe to say the coronavirus pandemic has flipped many of our lives upside down these past couple [...]
To the Athlete Who Continues to Train and Compete Despite Being Injured
We have all heard phrases such as “no pain, no gain”, or those that echo similar sentiments, but [...]
Disordered Eating: Translations & Triggers
We aren’t born with poor relationships with food. We learn them through observations and experiences that cause these [...]
3 Ways to Focus on YOU, When Life Seems to Fall Through
Since it comes as no surprise, we are all currently experiencing a worldwide pandemic that has ultimately altered [...]
Nip Comparison in the Bud
Sprouting Comparison If our minds were a garden, consider all of our external influences to be seeds. [...]
Bone Health Consequences of The Triad
Exercising individuals with the Female and Male Athlete Triad (Triad) often dismiss the significant impact undereating has on [...]
Men, The Triad affects you too!
It is well known that participating in sports provides many benefits to both males and females, of all [...]
Common Causes of Energy Deficiency
While we know The Athlete Triad is directly caused by an energy deficiency, do we really know how [...]
Mindful Eating
We live in such a fast-paced world, with so many things on our minds at once, that we [...]
All About CARBOHYDRATES
Unfortunately, carbohydrates do not have the best reputation, with some articles claiming that they cause excess weight gain, diabetes, and inflammation. If you look at the science though, when choosing nutrient-rich sources of carbohydrate- there simply isn’t a basis for these claims! Our bodies need carbohydrate.
Getting to Know Your Food: MACRONUTRIENTS
As an athlete, you work hard during the day. Do you know how your food is working for you? Food is our fuel. It gives our body energy to pump blood through our body, think, move and complete daily responsibilities.
Identifying the Female Athlete Triad in Your Athlete
Identifying the Triad in Your Athlete As parents and coaches, we want the best for our athletes. We encourage them to try their best, train hard, and always strive to reach their full potential.
Is breakfast the most important meal of the day?
Many of us skip breakfast to sleep-in, or because we do not feel hungry early in the morning. Passing on breakfast also seems like a harmless way to remove calories from your diet, so it must be a good weight-loss technique, right?
Eating Disorders in Athletes: The Good News
Yes, there is good news about eating disorders. You, as a friend, parent, and coach, can help prevent them in young athletes! But before we get to that good news, let’s take a look at the ugly stuff: Too many athletes (of all ages) struggle with food.
You are good enough!
Perhaps you—and your body—are “good enough”, after all? “I’ve struggled with my weight all my life. I remember going to Weight Watchers with my mom when I was 10 year old. That was humiliating!
The Bathroom Scale
Question: I recently bought a really good bathroom scale and I weigh myself every morning. On days when I think I should have lost weight, the scale says I gained two pounds.
For the compulsive exerciser
For the Compulsive Exerciser: Food for Thought If you are a compulsive exerciser, the story below might inspire you to add some gentleness to your day.
Do Not Diet
Dieting—Not Allowed! It’s almost bathing suit season. Are you starting to panic because you’ll soon be shedding layers of winter clothing and exposing your body? Eeek!!!
Breakfast makes me hungry…
“If I eat breakfast, I feel hungrier all day” complained a working mom who wanted to lose 10 pounds. She was a breakfast skipper. She believed skipping breakfast would save her some calories and helps her shed a few pounds.
Dieting Gone Awry: When Food is Foe
I should be pencil-thin for all the exercise I do. I don’t keep cookies in the house. If they are there, I eat way too many of them. I’m afraid if I start eating, I won’t stop…
The Power of Food
What do you do when a food has power over you? “I don’t keep peanut butter in the house”, reported Sarah, a working mom and fitness exerciser who wanted to lose about 10 pounds.
Body Image and Athletes
Question 1: What are two things dogs and athletes have in common? Answer: One, both dogs and athletes love to exercise. Two, they both come in different sizes and shapes.
Protein tips for vegetarians…
“Since I’ve given up meat, I’ve been eating lots of nuts and peanut butter for protein” reported my client. She thought she was eating TONS of protein, but the reality is, nuts and peanut butter are not as protein-dense as many people think.
The Great Fat Debate
Is it true that if you eat fat you will get fat? No! Fat is an important part of a balanced diet. • In terms of body weight, we need to pay attention to total calorie intake, and not grams of fat.
For Athletes Who Struggle with Food and Weight
For Athletes Who Struggle with Food and Weight Too many athletes (males and females alike) struggle with food and weight. Their common belief is “the lighter I am, the better I’ll perform.”
Nutrition Tips for Women with Amenorrhea
“I’ve been training so hard, I’ve stopped getting my menstrual period. Is that normal?” “Should I take the birth control pill so I start menstruating again?” “Is it OK to not have a period for several months?”
Is a vegetarian diet sufficient for an active female athlete?
Q: My daughter plays several sports and burns a lot of calories during her training. I worry because she is a vegetarian and may not be getting enough protein in her diet to sustain such high amounts of activity.