RED-S is something i just briefly touched on in my Masterclass about Fueling for Growth During Puberty, it’s really more relevant in the context of fueling for performance than growth. However, i seem to be having more and more conversations with parents whose younger and younger athletes are showing concerning signs towards this complex syndrome that occurs when they are chronically under-fueling for the amount and/or intensity of training they are performing. This occurs when an athlete's calorie intake doesn’t consistently cover BOTH their exercise demands AND the energy needed to support their body's essential functions like growth, immune health, and reproductive function (this is when we might see menstrual cycles stop for female athletes - the most common sign I am hearing from parents). When energy availability (calories in) drops below a critical threshold for too long - the body shuts down systems not essential for immediate survival, leading to the health consequences of RED-S. These common signs + symptoms: Bone health: increased risk of stress fractures or low bone mineral density Immune Health: Recurrent illnesses and frequent infections Gastrointestinal: chronic constipation, bloating, or other GI problems. Psychological: Depression, irritability, anxiety, lack of focus. Performance: decreased muscle strength & endurance, increased injury risk, poor training response Metabolic Rate: Reduced Resting metabolic rate the body slows down its energy expenditure Reproductive health: Changes in Menstruation, Decreased Testosterone or Estrogen Hematology: Impaired protein synthesis + increased risk of iron deficiency can lead to anemia Learn more in this downloadable PDF here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/17eSDZGR1oC5v5mwTprR7POIwI7La3U-L/view?usp=drivesdk Because our youth athletes are in a high demand growth phase they need even more daily calories, and the right nutrients to support their growth + performance.

You can access the recording to this in depth look at how to properly fuel growing athletes at this critical time in their life + the two other foundational habits that are KEY for optimal growth. Go to the Classroom tab - and click the “masterclass” course where it and future classes can be found. You can also download the free guide & follow along (you’ll see a link to that below the video.) I packed a lot of info into this free class, let me know what you find most valuable and if you have any follow-up questions I will be sure to address those in an upcoming Q&A. You can comment with those here or message me privately. Direct Link here: https://www.skool.com/fueled-athletes-9109/classroom/26e566d6?md=c621a67c4aaf4307b33d8fca39b5d322 Share with the sports parents you know that would also benefit from this kind of information by inviting them to join our community!

11:30am CST Zoom ID: 538 934 4020 Password: fueled I will have a downloadable PDF, the Puberty Performance Playbook, linked for you inside the chat on zoom if you are joining me live. If you can’t join me live but you want access to the Playbook + the Masterclass recording simply comment here below and I will be sure you get access to those later.

Why I started this community and how you can get the best out of it. Now is the time to invite your friends and teammates, while the membership and resources are free as we get setup. Please introduce yourself and let me know in the comments what you would like and how we can help you Raise Fueled Athletes, together. 🫶🏻

Happy Saturday! If you’re headed to Costco this weekend, here are some of the specific foods my family of athletes love. These are just a few staple buys I add into our weekly rotation in addition to the items I also grab at the grocery store or have at home in the pantry. Costco is always introducing new things to try too! What are some of your favorite Costco buys??