The ballerina mindset, naturally can be a bit extreme. You’re conditioned to be that way and even taught that it’s necessary for success in this art. If you want to be the best you’ve got to give it all, all
Avoiding Extremes in Healthy Eating
Holiday Eating Strategies – Indulge with Balance
Food takes a pretty central role in the Holiday Season. If you’re struggling with your weight or feeling stress about maintaining your dancer body, the whole holiday food circus can be overwhelming. Auditions are right around the corner. You might
Never make another weight loss resolution
It’s time to end it. Break up with those dieting and weight loss resolutions. Just say g’bye. More than 95% of the time they lead to feelings of disappointment and failure. A few months into a new year and you’re
The Evolution of Body Image
Please note, this post contains details on a journey through negative body image and disordered eating. If you’re triggered by that subject matter, please do not read. It Starts… It started when I was 13. I’m not sure I had
All the Holiday Season Struggles
Whether you’ll be performing the Nutcracker or not! The Holiday Season is one of my favorite times of the year. I loooove Thanksgiving and Christmas for the family time and the festivities of the season. This year should be even
The Danger of Copying Meal Plans
For Dancer’s the Stakes are even Higher In the past, I’ve gotten into the idea that those “What I Eat in a Day” posts are worth taking with a grain of salt. You might look to them for some inspiration
You don’t need your dance teachers love…
Their approval should not be the goal Recently I came across a post by a dancer who talked about all the “father figures” she came across in dance and her desire to please them and gain their love and approval.
What Really Causes Cravings and How to Deal
It’s probably not what you think… The way you relate to food might not cross your mind often. You eat. You (hopefully) enjoy. Sometimes you might go overboard. And pretty much 100% of us crave something at some point. From
What “should” a Dancer Eat in a Day?
What “should” a Dancer Eat in a Day? Whether you’re a student or pro, it’s possible this question has entered your mind. It’s also possible you’ve searched for answers in those “what I eat in a day” posts from fellow
Laine Haboney – Healthy Dancer Feature
Healthy Dancer Summer Features Laine Haboney Share a bit about your journey in dance… I’m a corps dancer with the New York City Ballet. I started dancing ballet and tap when I was 3 years old. I trained in ballet,