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Dancers and Sugar: Some Key Considerations

dancers and sugar

Can Dancers Have Their Cake and Eat It? Every time I present something on food or eating plans, there are questions around sweets and foods you might categorize as “treats.” Most of us enjoy sugar and even that burst of

Jess Spinner October 16, 2024October 16, 2024 Food Strategies + Meal Plans 2 Comments Read more

Meal Planning for Dancers

meal planning for dancers

It’s essential to have a plan surrounding your meals and snacks in order to best fuel your body for dance. You’ll also end up eating more food you actually enjoy rather than turning to packaged convenience food most of the

Jess Spinner April 6, 2022 Food Strategies + Meal Plans 1 Comment Read more

Dancers and Emotional Eating

Dancers and Emotional Eating

Dancers and Emotional Eating Dancers and Emotional Eating Many dancers who I work with consider themselves “emotional eaters.” And while I’m not into labels, I’ve been there and I know it can feel like you’re eating all your stress and

Jess Spinner September 15, 2021February 26, 2022 Food Strategies + Meal Plans, Mindset + Goals No Comments Read more

An Unexpected Way to Deal with Cravings

An Unexpected Way to Deal with Cravings

We All Face Cravings… Eat what you crave. Don’t try to ignore your food cravings; that makes it nearly impossible to deal with them. If you instead give into your cravings consistently, the foods you crave with be less special.

Jess Spinner October 28, 2020January 27, 2021 Food Strategies + Meal Plans No Comments Read more

Nutrition for Dancers: What you really need to know

Nutrition for Dancers: What you really need to know

Nutrition for Dancers is an important topic but you don’t have to be an expert in nutrition to reach your personal best body. Hopefully you find that reassuring.

Jess Spinner May 9, 2020June 17, 2021 Health Opinions in Dance, Nutrition for Dancers 6 Comments Read more

4 “P’s” of Healthier Eating

4 “P’s” of Healthier Eating

Here are your 4 P’s to Healthier Eating: PLANTS PLANNING PREP PLATING Watch the video for more: Or Read: Plants Most people don’t get enough vegetables. You know you should be eating lot’s of veggies but unless eating them is

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Avoiding Extremes in Healthy Eating

avoid eating extremes

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

Jess Spinner January 16, 2020December 31, 2022 Food Strategies + Meal Plans, Nutrition for Dancers No Comments Read more

Never make another weight loss resolution

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

Jess Spinner December 14, 2019December 14, 2019 Food Strategies + Meal Plans, Mindset + Goals No Comments Read more

What “should” a Dancer Eat in a Day?

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

Jess Spinner August 1, 2019February 12, 2021 Food Strategies + Meal Plans No Comments Read more

How to Meal Prep for Healthy Eating Success

How to Meal Prep for Healthy Eating Success

Meal Prepping : A Key to Consistent Health Eating At the Whole Dancer, we love working towards goals that create a mentally and physically healthier version of yourself as a dancer. Some research suggests, it takes 30 days to establish

Jess Spinner March 21, 2019March 13, 2019 Food Strategies + Meal Plans No Comments Read more
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