It all boils down to one simple rule. You need to eat to fuel your performance. Unfortunately, 20-60% of athletes may not be eating enough (1). And while initially eating less than is needed may not be noticeable to the athlete, extended periods of eating less energy than the body needs to function and to fuel performance can cause significant issues including endocrine system dysfunction and increased risk of bone stress injuries (2).

Additionally, if you are not eating enough, you are likely missing out on important nutrients your body needs to perform at its best and you may be leaving performance on the table.

?‍♀️Are you eating enough to fuel your performance? Schedule a complimentary 15’ call to determine if sports nutrition coaching is right for you.

Sources:
(1) Logue, D. M., Madigan, S. M., Melin, A., Delahunt, E., Heinen, M., Donnell, S. M., & Corish, C. A. (2020). Low Energy Availability in Athletes 2020: An Updated Narrative Review of Prevalence, Risk, Within-Day Energy Balance, Knowledge, and Impact on Sports Performance. Nutrients, 12(3), 835. https://doi.org/10.3390/nu12030835
(2) Wasserfurth, P., Palmowski, J., Hahn, A. et al. Reasons for and Consequences of Low Energy Availability in Female and Male Athletes: Social Environment, Adaptations, and Prevention. Sports Med – Open 6, 44 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1186/s40798-020-00275-6