Healthy & Easy Snacking for Gymnasts: Pre, During & Post Workout Printable

So, I've got to confess, I fell off this amazing clean eating that gave me this powerful energy in and out of the gym. I blame the pregnancy for my indulging in ridiculous amounts of dairy, donuts and chocolate for my meals snackin'. With 10 more weeks to go until we get to meet this little gymmy doing flips in my tummy, I'm getting the household back on track with healthy, clean eating.

Foot down, are you ready to do the same?

For you all out there scrambling to find EASY snacks for your amazing gymnast. Here is a list I made. I now keep it on my fridge and use it as a reference to keep us in full swing.

Pre-Workout Snacks 

•Apple & nut butter
•Bananas & peanut butter
•Cottage cheese & fruit
•Avocado
•Small bowl of cereal
•Whole grain english muffin
•Pita bread with hummus
•Fig newtons
•Trail mix
•Veggie strips
•Energy bar

Mid Workout Snacks 

•Grapes
•Kiwi slices
•Cut Papaya cubes
•Sunflower seeds

Post Workout Snacks 

•Banana
•Coconut Water
•Fresh fruit juice
•Pineapple
•Veggie Juice
•Dates & Nuts
•Cherries
•Natural Peanut butter & apple wrap
•Sweet potato
•Frozen grapes
•edamame

I'm hoping this list will help you out when you are trying to pick snacks out for your gymnast. It doesn’t always have to be an Iced Milo and a bag of chips. Mix it up!

Since you read through the whole thing I will reward you with a freebie.

Now all I need you to print this out, post it on your fridge & fuel those bodies! 

Download the Pre, During & Post Workout Printable by clicking here & saving from Slideshare!

Q & A: Are Carbohydrates bad for Gymnasts?

Q: Coach Casie, someone told me carbohydrates are bad for gymnastics. Is this true?

A: We hear a lot about carbohydrates today. Often, they are called bad and unhealthy. Yet, this is not true.

You need to realize that it is necessary for your body to have the carbohydrates that it needs to power through your body’s demands. Carbohydrates are an important player in your bodies' nutritional needs, especially for a gymnast who needs to be BETTER, FASTER and STRONGER than their competition.

You should always look for whole grains when it comes to carbohydrates. Also check the labels on the food to make sure they are not full of sugars, bad fats and processed foods. (I hope that didn't just ruin your dinner meal plan.)