Congratulations! You are in for a great journey with your son or daughter. Gymnastics is an exciting sport that will help your son or daughter grow as a person and athlete. Below are a few quick tips that will make meet season a little bit easier. Good Luck! 1. Be On Time Gymnasts are expected to be in the gym… Read More
Mindset in Athletes
When you hear the word mindset what is the first thing that comes to your mind? Is it what we think, what we perceive, what we feel? If you said any of these, you are correct. There are two basic mindset: a fixed mindset and a growth mindset. What does this have to do with gymnastics, a ton. Characteristics of… Read More
7 Truths About Busy Moms
Whether you are a work from, stay at home, work outside the home these truths are about all busy moms! We are, first and foremost, moms. No matter how you slice it we are MOMS! We meet the teachers, “bake” cookies, remind our kids to shower, brush their teeth and sometimes show up to meetings with Nutella on our shirts… Read More
30 Min Taco Chicken Alfredo
A delicious meal quick and that is healthy in less than 30 minutes courtesy of Wildtree. Need another great Wildtree recipe check out the chicken alfredo recipe also from Wildtree. Ingredients 6 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts 2 tablespoons Taco Seasoning 1 tablespoon Natural Grapeseed Oil 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 cup heavy cream 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chiles drained 1/2 cup Mexican… Read More
The 14 Best Foods Athletes Should Be Eating
Food is the fuel that helps athletes perform their best. Without it, endurance, strength and overall performance will be down. If you want to get the most out of your workouts and athletic capabilities, your diet should be a top priority in your fitness efforts. As your body puts out energy through exercise and training, you need to replenish those… Read More
Betsy McNally Laouar Gymnastics and Nutrition Specialist
Sounding Voice of a Gymnastics and Nutrition Specialist Hey Everyone, It’s Betsy here, I’m a sports nutritionist and personal trainer that works just with gymnasts and their Moms too! I have been a personal trainer and nutritionist since 2001, and was a former high school teacher, I am also a professional bodybuilder/fitness competitor in the IFBB and best selling author… Read More
Basic Gymnastic Terms for Newbies
If you are new to the gymnastics world welcome!!!! This will be a thrilling and crazy time in both yours and your gymnasts life. If you were anything like me when I first started this journey I was lost when the other gym moms spoke “gymnastics” to me. Don’t be caught like a deer in headlights. below are a few… Read More
Chicken & Broccoli Alfredo in Minutes
We’re not kidding! This Make Fast meal is so quick and easy to prepare, your kids will still be washing their hands for dinner. The main flavor ingredient? Wildtree’s Alfredo Extraordinaire! (Recipe courtesy of Wildtree) Ingredients 1/2 pound penne 1/2 pound broccoli florets 1 teaspoon Roasted Garlic Grapeseed Oil 2 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts diced 1/2 teaspoon Rancher Steak Rub 3 tablespoons unsalted butter 1/2 cup… Read More
January Thirty-One Gifts Specials
Start the new year off right with Monthly Specials designed for all your organizing needs, Check back often for more surprises to come this month! WINTER GUIDE January is a month for fresh starts and new inspiration. You will get inspired and feel the love with our Winter Guide. Filled with season-perfect products and personalization, it will be your go-to… Read More
Giving Up isn’t Failing
As I sit writing this, my daughter’s gymnastics team is at a meet, a meet that my daughter hasn’t missed since level 2. It is a bittersweet moment because she is recovering from an injury and can go back to gymnastics but can’t perform for some time. Do you ever feel the guilt weighing in on you heavily? Those nagging… Read More