Diet Culture Debunked: Myths That Hurt Athletes

Diet culture promotes shrinking, cutting, and restricting.

Athlete fueling promotes energy, recovery, power, and performance.

You cannot train like an athlete and eat like a dieter.

Fasting = training on empty

Keto = removes the primary fuel source

Detox teas = dehydration

“Clean eating” extremes = underfueling + stress

Athletes perform best when they:

• Eat enough total energy
• Fuel consistently instead of sporadically
• Use carbs for power + speed
• Distribute protein across the day
• Include healthy fats for hormones
• Prioritize consistency > perfection

💡 Pro Tip: If your diet makes you tired — it’s not a performance plan.