Diet Tips for Dancers | Kathryn Morgan

[@trinnelarssen8109]

Ever since I was 8 years old I have always had constipation and was always eating weird medications to get rid of the pain in my stomach. No doctors could figure it out what the problem was, and now 15 years later I still have constipation. Until two weeks ago when I watched your video about diet for dancers and decided to cut down on gluten, suger and salt. Within two days the problem with my stomach hade just stopped and now 12 days later I still haven´t taken any medication. It turnsout that I´m gluten intolerance, so if you hadn´t made this video I would still be eating gluten and be in constant constipation. You literally change my life. So I just want to say Thank You for everything Kathryn!

[@zixiong681]

Trinne Larssen that’s great! It must be so painful to deal with constipation for more than 15 years...

[@katydid5088]

Although it's great that this works, I would recommend you go to a doctor and get your levels vitamins, blood cbc, ect checked, as well as an endoscopy and blood work done to confirm if you actually have Celiac's Disease. If you do, you actually have to be more avoidant of accidental exposures. Gluten is present in MANY supplements and medications, putting yourself at risk for nutritional deficiencies as a result of accidental exposures to gluten is a serious health risk. Gluten intolerance is not widely accepted as a medical diagnosis by most of the medical community and can largely be overapplied as a form of dietary pseudo-science aided by the placebo effect.

[@pammywammyyyy]

Can you please do a video on salary as a dancer/ budgeting money? Your videos really help a lot!

[@kathryn_morgan]

pamjam725 GREAT topic. Yes! And thank you!

[@dancingformysavior3971]

Yes please do this soon! Also one for students.

[@kgx29]

Personally, I love that these videos are long and incredibly detailed. Short videos are for short attention spans. I tend to think that successful careers require long attention spans.

[@spikeschilde621]

I'm a three meal a day person too. also hypo thyroid. I noticed that what works for me is (& I have a hard time doing this because I have a family that I have to cook dinner for,) I reverse the meal sizes. Most people eat a small breakfast, a small lunch, and a big dinner. But try flipping it, and eat a large breakfast, smaller lunch, and really small dinner, like a bowl of cereal, salad, or something, and then maybe a yogurt as a snack at night. That's what works for me. I still get to eat my big meal, so I don't feel like I'm starving myself, but when I go to bed, i don't get so bloated and full.

[@BirdyMum]

+spikeschilde621 I'm going to try this, I have a dodgy thyroid myself and am very gain prone. Thanks for your advice!

[@CHPetMom]

Thank you for this - I have pretty bad hypothyroidism (and EDS), and have gained some weight due to that. What do you eat for breakfast then? Blessings!

[@megancdillon]

if your wondering i think a good video idea would be to do a day in the life or a what i eat in a day!!! love your videos:)

[@kathryn_morgan]

247megdancer That is a great idea! I will do that in the future! Thank you! :)

[@mayacamillerisacco8865]

Kathryn Morgan thank you😆

[@bengelfamily6542]

That would be awesome!!!

[@neelycrombie1263]

I am huge on nutrition.. Introducing a good quality probiotic is soooo key. Your health starts in your gut ( 80% of your immune system is in your gut)and proper gut health will change your life. It allows your body to absorb and use all that nutrition you are intaking. Love , love all your videos Kathryn..

[@maaaaadge]

Can you do a video for dancers that are a bit newer to the competition world and newer to taking ballet and dance seriously? It would help a lot to learn about how to achieve success in ballet and competitions!

[@bouldergirl81]

Katie , I I'm not weird not stalking you , in fact I'm around your mothers age but I was a dancer my youger years and I still dance and work out everyday , this is sooo important for young girls. I have 4 daughters , 2 of whom are dancers , btw , you are just a beautiful young woman

[@SpiritFangGaming]

cathey shaw that whole part about stalking made your whole comment really akward

[@clairedellapenna]

hello kathryn! i’ve been watching your videos from all the way back to my younger days in dance i remember you helping me so much! obviously you’ve done something correctly as i am now in pre professional ballet! I feel such a trust when watching your videos as if you will personally help me, i just wanted to say thanks as i need these videos more than you think! i follow all of your classes on ur channel thank you !

[@pinkmoonlight3684]

well.. I'm a dancer and i'm vegan soo is that alright?

[@from-em]

Yes! Juliet Doherty is a vegan ballerina and I'm sure there are others :)

[@lovelylori9881]

+moonlight grandehoran I am a vegan ballet dancer too!! :)

[@pinkmoonlight3684]

+Emily Amanda | drowhsie 💗

[@pinkmoonlight3684]

+Lovely Lori yaaaay! Thats amazing

[@MJLionnavy]

As long as you can make it work for you, that's great! It's not always best since eating vegan and getting the nutrition a dancer needs can be time consuming, and/or expensive and people can't always afford that, or some people can feel bloated all the time from all the nuts, seeds and legumes you need in such a diet, but if you can do it I think it's great you get to do your passion while being friendly with animals and the environment.

[@elliewilkinson6694]

You are my inspiration 💖 I started ballet last year (I'm in grade 3 ) u are amazing !!😍😘

[@twice8091]

Ellie Wilkinson i- 3rd grade??? Omggggg, you’ll be in like 7th grade rn do you still dance?

[@erinrogers1180]

Love this video and your channel so much!!! Just a little something for the future diet videos...a lot of dancers (as you know) have eating issues and so I think you should really push the "food is fuel." I think by going into more detail and explaining that eating and fueling your body is more healthy than not eating will help you reach more people. Also explaining that it is not very healthy for young dancers to focus on losing weight most of the time, and that is more something for the older people but that everyone can and should still eat healthy:)

[@katelivestodance3239]

I was always the chubby kid until I was twelve then I started Pointe and danced ballet 6 hours a week along with 7 hours of other dance classes and now I'm 14 and am a little skinny even though I eat like almost 3,000 calories a day and am still skinny so well I went from chubby to skinny in 2 years and I didn't even try to so well I'd don't know?

[@b00gieb4by2]

Kate lives to dance -Ballet (especially pointe) is a very vigorous exercise, so even of you do eat a lot of food, you're most likely burning more calories than you eat (until you eat again of course). At least that's what my doctor told me when I danced. And two years to lose weight is a long period of time so most likely not only did you burn calories, but you also probably toned and built muscles; this is especially in your leg & abdominal region:) Also like my doctor told me then too, repeated exercise helps you build up your metabolism so that's most likely another factor to your weight.

[@baroqueobama6199]

A good diet for a dancer (especially ballet) would be, vegetables, chow Mein, rice (white or fried), no chicken, no pork, no beef, no fish, chocolate milk, milkshakes, tea (hot or iced), no coffee, no smoking and defiantly no alcohol. Chocolate milk including chocolate milkshakes would be good for your bones, but only in moderation. White milk would never help! Rice milk or soy milk are better alternatives.

[@SpiritFangGaming]

Baroque Obama no smoking and no alcohol is a no no period; dancer or not

[@amy-ruby]

Oh wow, I only eat 700 a day..

[@KGraceC1112]

Aside from MyFitness Pal, how many Calories would you suggest for one hour of class? Some days I do more than one class, but most times it's one class a day and the time frames varies depending on the level and genre. Also, does the 3-4 cardio workouts a week include dance classes or is that additional to dance classes? Thank you so much for your time 💕

[@aggelikiargyropoulou7705]

Hahah bananas are definitely the secret of a dancer,it's the only food in the world that gives you energy in only 30 seconds ❤️

[@mandeloo9404]

Angy Argy they can also put people to sleep. My mom zonks out after eating a banana

[@nadiayourlocalmilf2259]

Angy Argy for a lot of people thats true, but one time i did that at a cross country race and it killed me. The same thing happened to me before dance class 😂

[@zoehutchison8552]

This comment made me grab a banana

[@roxykorsunsk]

Too bad I’m allergic....

[@sapphichorrors]

i love bananas

[@LetsDanceInTheSky]

Thank you so much for this video! I don't consider myself as a dancer anymore (really sadly), but I plan to go back to dance once I'd lose enough weight, because I couldn't stand in the front of the mirror the way I am now. So your video is so inspiring, as I just plan to take my diet and life in hand (do we say that in English?? Or just in French? ^^) right now. Well, once again a huge thank you for you video, I love the way you explain things, you're motivating me a lot, even if I'm not a professional dancer!

[@kathryn_morgan]

Thank you so much for sharing that with me! I am rooting for you!

[@juliette3597]

I just want to say to Monamielarose that I really hope you won't hold yourself back from dancing until you look a certain way. If you love movement, go find a class and enjoy it! I was in the same position as you not too long ago, and dancing is actually the biggest part of what has been getting me back in shape. A most important thing for me was accepting and embracing that a) I am not an 18 year old dancing for 28 hours a week nor is that a possibility and b) enjoying what I can do now and giving myself credit for the "wins" that I accomplish in this new context (e.g. appreciating getting a double pirouette down on flat instead of being mad it wasn't a triple on pointe). Anyway, good luck!! PS - this blog has been a favorite of mind for perspective and humor on this, I recommend starting from the beginning: adultbeginner.wordpress.com/

[@LetsDanceInTheSky]

Thank you, this is nice of you. But you know it's not only about the look, what I feel doesn't satisfy myself either. I'm not obese at all or anything, but when you feel you could lift your legs higher and sweat a less, it's a bit painful. I stopped only 6 or 7 months ago, (and danced since the age of 4 (I'm 19)), and because I have to reduce my lessons from 6 to 1 per week (thank you, University), I don't want this privileged moment to be spoiled... Well, well, well, anyway thank you and I hope you know what I meant ^^ (I that my English is understandable... ;) )

[@weightlosstips9307]

Weight Loss without Dieting Brilliant stuff this is. This website has helped me very much mdaiarman.detoxtrial.cpa.clicksure.com I started taking the Detox and Cleanse on October. So far I have lost 18 pounds. If you want to lose weight start taking the Detox and Cleanse because they work. No diet as such, no calorie counting, I just took Detox and Cleanse and lost weight. I haven't felt as hungry as usual when I take this and I feel like my mood has lifted a little too. Lost 18 pounds and I feel over the moon.

[@delapola]

So first of all I think some pounds/kilos more than usual is not a problem and a motivation to stop dancing! Dancing is for everyone no matter what. Don't stop expressing your self! Anyways dancing will help you get in shape and have a better technique! Second of all every dancer started like us - just a student who managed to be a professional! So you can also do things professionals do.It's not illegal not to be a professional!

[@BeautifulWorkout]

Wow, great video! It's about all the things I have been trying to learn in trying to find what works for me. Very practical advice. Really makes sense and works for me too. Thank you😊

[@iamsparklyunicorn]

Thanks a bunch for this video :D I really like the straight-forwardness and honesty in your videos. I find that you give very good tips & advice which aren't sugar-coated for our sake, and that confidence you have about putting yourself out there to help us is what I really admire. :) Here's a recipe you could try: I sometimes make these small muesli bars by coating nuts & oats with a little pure organic honey (healthy & yummy too). It's what works for me, anyway, and maybe it'll work for you too. If you'd like, you could try tossing some dried fruits in... I think they'll turn out fantastic!! Also, I think it'd be cool if you had this mini series called "cooking with Katie" or something hahaha!!

[@kathryn_morgan]

iamsparklyunicorn Yum!!! I will DEFINITELY try that! And I LOVE the "Cooking with Katie" Idea! Brilliant!

[@jessicaluna3752]

I really like this, video, sadly I can't cut out bread I have tried cold turkey and my body could not handle it, so I have been moderating my intake and hope to tone it back.

[@daltreyschmidt1564]

Hi Katie, could you do a video on exercises to strengthen your back muscles? Thanks, love your channel SO much :)

[@carolinas_way]

Great tips! I don't consider myself a dancer BUT I LOVE to dance! I just started my own weight loss journey and I am having a bit of difficulty figuring out what works for me. But your video gives me even more motivation to keep moving forward! Thanks again!

[@kathryn_morgan]

Carolina's Way I am so glad! Thank you for telling me, and I am glad I can motivate you! :)

[@delapola]

Best ballet channel!

[@erikaalejandra1710]

It's so good to hear you're a three meal eater as well. I usually just have some fruit or coffee for breakfast, lunch normally, and a fruit in between classes in the afternoon, since I'm at studio from 2 p.m to 9 p.m I've found I am never hungry enough fr 5 meals or multiple snacks, or large portions, and that, plus exercising more along with pilates, is really helping me tone my muscles and reducing my tummy size, however i find my inner thighs very puffy and they are not getting toned, I wonder if you have any advice Katie?

[@LillianTreann]

Thank you so much!!! This is the most amazing video you have ever done!

[@kathryn_morgan]

Lilli Klepner Thank YOU!

[@CorinnePina]

Just discovered this now. Thank you so much for this. I have been battling ED since I was 14. How do I get out of the starvation mode without gaining weight?

[@megancarter9997]

Yes eat right makes a huge difference! I was writing my butt off and didn’t lose much of anything. I changed my diet BOOM down 30 lbs

[@breeamman1195]

plz do a video on how to clean your ballet slippers and point shoes!!!

[@buibuiopolismayor7329]

Indeed, finding out what works is the key. I tried low carb high protein and had good results, nice muscle definition and low body fat. I was fit and lean, but I was constantly tired and craving for crabs and sugars. I'm now eating whatever I want (not healthy) and eve though my weight did not change, I lost some muscle and gain more body fat. It's hard to find that balance....

[@alyssabeyer3232]

Women can`t bulk up like men, or even female body builders, because men have a higher level of testosterone and body builders have a very secific way of living and exercise routine. So lifting heavy won`t bulk you up, in fact it could possibly help your dancing because you work more of your muscle. Just be sure to alternate your days and stretch properly so that your body heals fully. (I`m a personal trainer and dance/fitness instructor, so I think I know what I`m talking about. Usually. ^_~)

[@arrowchild]

I know this comment is a year old, but just wanted to toss a bit of info in for dancers who might be reading and considering weight training. Just like everything else, whether or not your body will tolerate weight lifting without bulking up depends on individual body type. I have a mesomorph body type, which means I bulk up extremely easily. For the average person who participates heavily in dance or fitness classes for health reasons, the amount of muscle someone like me gains by lifting weights is perfectly acceptable/desirable. But pre-professional and professional dancers are working in a very specialized field and have to achieve a certain aesthetic along with a healthy, high functioning body. For some dancers, particularly those who have issues with strength, heavy weight training might be perfect! But for others, like me, it just doesn't work. When I was a dance major in college, after years of training with weights, I finally figured out the right thing for my body type included no heavy lifting and a lot of pilates/resistance band exercises. I'm still more muscular than the average dancer, but I look a lot more lean now that I don't have the bulk weight lifting gave me.

[@madelinelebet3915]

arrowchild omg I gain muscle and weight so easy it's just ridiculous. Your comment actually helps now I know I should at least check out this. Everyone says dancers can lift weight and they won't gain muscle but that is so so so false for me in particular.

[@elisecarter4874]

Could you do a video for teens who did ballet and are coming back who want to be professional ballet dancers. I did ball when I was younger and I really want to catch up so I can become a professional dancer

[@shalimarxj1L0hq]

How to get good cardio in mornings in winter months.if you fear the ice.what repetitive dance exercises equal a run in you opinion.

[@martinenotmartini9935]

you could try swimming? that works you really well, too, and is easy on the joints!

[@erinwright1981]

I love your videos, they are so helpful and informative. Can you do a video on audition tips and advice? This would be helpful for all of the upcoming summer intensive auditions :)

[@klemmyb]

Loved your video 😀 never thought about being a 3 or 5 meal a day person !!!! Very inspiring video 😃 xo will try and see what works better for me !!!

[@user-hb3qv1eh5e]

Im a 5 meal person!

[@rhsvids5944]

I'm a dancer, and this helps a lot

[@chishikimeitoji8946]

Hi! I am a new subscriber. Even though I have not watched all your videos,I have a question for you. I am a ballet dancer and recently I feel that I need to go on a diet. I am not sure if not losing weight but looking slimmer is correct. And because of this I am not sure if o should continue dieting. Also is there any method that reduces bulking of thigh muscles. I really need it because I excercise a lot when i was younger and my muscles bulked out. I hope you see this and share your opinion! Thank you for making videos! They have been teaching me more ballet techniques and my skills in my classes are improving after watching your videos! Thank you. :)

[@tavieluna]

kath, you are totally amazing! i love ALL your videos, and this is one helped me SO MUCH! thank youuuuuuuu

[@ItsNishaCooper]

i love your channe so mcuh, im a young ballet dancer and your videos really help thank you! x

[@sandracarli1110]

Three meals a day is an advice many doctors give now, because in this way, the organs can digest all the food and also relax and then hunger appears again and shows us that the body is ready for the next meal. Meat, dairy products and eggs might be responsible for some diseases of our time (heart problems, cancer, weight gain, see Dr Neal Barnard's clips on KZbin).

[@clairebear5279]

I heard that it's recommended to have three meals and three snacks, which I really like :) I have a super fast metabolism so I have to eat quite frequently but small sizes so this set up is perfect because I can eat between meals and not feel flat!

[@watch-me-fail]

Very Smart. Very Informative. Very helpful.

[@polymoschouris3622]

Can you please do a video showing everything covered at the barre? It would help a lot! Thanks!!!

[@dorianweiss9]

I found as ive aged now 26 my metabolism had slowed down and I don't get results nearly as quickly as when I was younger. How can I combat this issue and keep my metabolism in check. I'm trying to cut my muscles. Also water! I crave it so much more now and find that staying hydrated has been essential for my health and fitness. These videos are fabulous thank you for your time.

[@afghanieshq5797]

I'm a 4 meals a day person 😅 like in the morning I do not need a snack, but after lunch, no matter how much or how little I eat , I can't wait until dinner to eat, and I found out that I binge eat mostly on days I didn't have my afternoon snack.

[@rosejacks8662]

Thank you, love your videos❤️

[@lisam1987]

Hi Katy! Thanks so much for doing this video as I got tons of cool tips, like usual! This might sound weird, but I like hearing that you are a 3 meal a day eater as well. All I keep hearing is the importance of eating 5 times a day, but honestly finding time to do that is difficult when you are busy. Not to mention, my appetite isn't big enough to eat 5 times a day. I am chastised a lot because I don't do this, but I agree, do what works for you! Also can't agree enough about salt intake, not just for losing weight fast, but in general. The salt content usually turns me away from soups that are packaged/canned, so I try to avoid soup unless I made it myself using low salt stock/bouillon.

[@Beautyandlearn1o1]

Thank-you so much!!!!!!! This video was extremely helpful Kathryn!!!!!!

[@kathryn_morgan]

Thank you!

[@triniroma4957]

If I am planning to eat salad, what dressing would be not bad to put inside it?

[@christinaukuni296]

Italian dressing is nice but Ranch is very unhealthy.

[@eiry7746]

try balsamic vinegar its a little acidic but its great!

[@Tigerheiress]

olive oil

[@MJLionnavy]

Processed, sweet and creamy ones, like ranch or mustard-honey, are usually loaded with sugar and/or unhealthy fats (most cheap, plant-based oils are not very good for you, and are the ones most often used on mass production), which can pretty much ruin the effort of eating salad on the first place. You might wanna either avoid them and stick to simple stuff like lime, some salt, balsamic vinegar and olive oil; make your own with little sugar and using healthy oils like avocado, coconut or olive; or to really search for brands that stick to healthy ingredients. Whatever the case, you do want to get some fat going on, maybe olive oil, avocados, nuts, olives, etc. because vitamins can essentially be split into the ones that are water soluble and the ones that are fat soluble, there's always water on salads (lettuce, cucumber, tomatoes, celery, etc. are mostly water) but there's not always fat and you could be missing nutrients.

[@charlottelucy8035]

Something like Balsamic Vinegar/dressing which doesn't have much added to it

[@meowool]

I am one of the few rare people that is absolutely fine with dairy. They thought I could be dairy intolerant as part of my IBS but after I broke my foot I know for sure I am not intolerant as I drank a pint (UK pint so it's more than 500ml) of milk a day for around a fortnight

[@Mimya86]

I'd like to see more videos about diet, dear Katie. :)

[@MJ-km1ii]

Does anyone have any good healthy snacks that also give energy?

[@janelletulloch9673]

Banana

[@pegasusdancing]

Great video. Lots of good, solid information.

[@CeciliaKittys]

is Apple sauce good for snacks?

[@TheWholeDancer]

It is! As long as you read the ingredients and make sure there's nothing in there except apples (maybe cinnamon or some spices as well). If there's added sugar, it's a no no!

[@CeciliaKittys]

Which brand should I buy?

[@TheWholeDancer]

This is a good one : thrivemarket.com/santa-cruz-organic-apple-sauce

[@CeciliaKittys]

The Whole Dancer Thank you so much!

[@baroqueobama6199]

Yes

[@idreamwithmybodyw.3222]

Great Video! Thank you so much!

[@kathryn_morgan]

Idreamwithmybody W. Thank YOU!

[@zoesakellariou6021]

Really helpful, inspiring and encouraging video!! Your tips are great, l'll definitely try them..! Also I have a non-related question to ask u: I had an injury recently and my doctor said i have to stop dancing for 2 months and that o have overused a muscle. I want to be a professional dancer and dancers need to work reaally hard, as u very well know... And I feel very sad because I dont know if it is just an injury or an indication that my body cant handle the tire,which will be a huge disappointment for me... Note that I started ballet quite late (15) & that my doctor does not specialise in dance... :) thank u katie

[@cameronaerobics398]

My Mum was a professional dancer in the 80’s - they smoked to reduce their appetite and my Mum said she would eat a mars bar and an apple for the whole day to lose weight. Hopefully things have improved now.

[@peterbrook2017]

Hello. I hav a few questions I am not so keen on vegtables so can I do a fruit salad instead. Luv ur channel BTW xxx

[@lourdes5110]

Love the background😍😍😍

[@peterbrook2017]

also can I eat anything instead of nuts because I don't know if I should have just fruit or something else to balance it out.

[@twinzieballet1620]

Hi Kathryn, my name is Clara and I'm thirteen years old. I have a teacher who has been telling me that I look very mature at the barre, but in the center I'm too wild. I really don't know what she means or how to fix it. Do you have any tips? Thank you so much, your a huge inspiration in my life!!

[@kathryn_morgan]

TwinzieBallet Of course! I will answer that in my next Q&A so I can really elaborate on it! :)

[@twinzieballet1620]

Thank you so much!! I look forward to your advice!!!!!

[@evl09]

Thank you for your videos! I was wondering what would be a good approach to this if you are still living with your family. And also is there any thing you could have instead of a banana. Thanks

[@chelseawewege]

what do you mean by sugar?? at 8:32

[@lourdes5110]

Thank you Katie💚💜

[@mariafernandatorresromero5230]

Hola kathryn; te conocí hace poco como bailarina y me encantan tus videos; me gustaría saber de la dieta de bailarina y no puedo entender el vídeo por mí falta de inglés; podrías volver hacer el vídeo y subtitularlo; no importa en inglés al menos para subtitularlo Saludos desde Perú

[@ainsleymeadows146]

Have you done the ballet Alice in Wonderland? If so, can you do some makeup tutorials for it? Thanks!

[@kathryn_morgan]

Ainsley awesomeness I have never danced Alice in Wonderland, but I will definitely do a tutorial. The Royal Ballet's version is INCREDIBLE. I think it is on DVD.

[@ainsleymeadows146]

Thank you!!!!!!

[@marykateedwards9541]

Katie, do you recommend yoga for dancers? Because I have thought about making that part of my weekly routine.

[@jazzybear12151]

Sorry I'm not katie but, I personally would. As it stregthens and stretches you. I think it would be a good Idea. At my studio we offer yoga as an extra class, so obviously my dance teachers must think it's a good idea and i completely agree with them

[@janekatalane5653]

Hello Kathryn, I am hoping you (and/or any other dancers out there) could help me... I started Ballet again about a year ago & lost weight as a result. However... my problem is that I'm naturally very skinny & do not want to lose weight. I knew this would be a struggle for me ahead of time, so I was being mindful of making sure I ate enough when I started ballet again. But I still lost too much weight. Now I am stuck between a rock & a hard place because I don't want to stop dancing but I also don't want to keep losing weight... So, are there any tips as to how to gain weight as a dancer? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated :D Thank you!...

[@jennacampbell7759]

Thanks, this is a lot of reassurance that I'm at least started on the right track. xD

[@TheMrc1981]

Guys do you think ballet alone, barre, can help me with butt thigh water retention i suffer from, despite being slim? Thank u

[@matinaach.195]

I am 15 years old and i am a dancer..so..i've been dancing for about 10 years ..and is my dream to become a ballarina ..my problem is that i dont have a ballarina's body and i have many muscles that are obstacle to make me think positive about my future carier...I wanna lose weight but i cant .I ve done many efforts till now to lose weight but I havent seen results yet...pls give me some advice

[@lartpourlartana]

This is so true. We have to figure out what works for us. I had food intolerance test done, and I discovered that I was lactose intolerant, and that my body really, REALLY dislikes sugars. Hey, I am a chocolate junkie, it was the worst discovery ever! However, I modified my diet, and I feel much, much more energized and those gnarly extra pounds simply melted away :D Oh, yes... And i am nuts for nuts :D

[@kathryn_morgan]

Good for you for getting the test! And I understand about the sugar. Not fun!

[@lartpourlartana]

Kathryn Morgan Oh, oh, I forgot to say - good luck with your recovery! Your videos are always so inspiring.

[@isang1999]

When I was a dancer I got introuble for having potato chips and sharing it. One girl got introuble for wanting to go to Trader Joe's and buy chips. She was not aloud to go and buy anything.

[@yenma3042]

While I know that you are not a nutritionist and there was a disclaimer, but starting off with Nutritionists (as in RDN) absolutely know what they are talking about or at least have a better idea. For example, carb free anything, is actually pretty darn dangerous. Losing weight is energy in energy out period unless you have a thyroid condition. This is not a subjective magical think, it is actually science.

[@kittyh5921]

Hi Katy: This video is great! can you pls share some tips for losing fat around your waist and lower ab? And also, what do you think of dried banana chips? Are they healthy snacks or no?

[@kathryn_morgan]

kexin Huang Yes! I will do a video on losing ab fat. And as far as banana chips go- they are ok in moderation. They just have a LOT of sugar and calories. Real bananas are better! :)

[@kittyh5921]

Thanks!

[@floatingoncloud91]

Thank you so much!!!

[@Geeky.rainbow.vampire]

Im an "eat 1-4 meals a day, depends on if I have/want food" kind of person... Also, I can't afford healthy food, only junk food with the occasional halfway heathy food... but im 111 pounds (Im 15, and 5'3 ) and I can count my ribs... I need some healthier food... apples sound good rn... but I have TMJ (long story short...my Jaw's off) so I can't hardely chew so I can't eat apples...

[@miaas70]

Thank you soo much.

[@odessabelle5195]

I stopped going to my endocrinologist and haven't been taking my medicine anymore and I've been doing the 5 meal a day thing and I have lost some weight. But now I'm back in ballet after a year I'm suddenly conscious again about what i eat and i'm thinking of going back to 3 meals a day. But because I'm 16 a lot of my friends have been throwing a lot of birthday dinners and I've noticed I'm putting on some weight again. I can barely keep track of the calories I eat. And I can't really understand because I've noticed my thighs HAVE gotten smaller yet I'm putting on some weight. Perhaps in the stomach area?

[@nina5529]

Maybe it's muscle? Muscle is heavier than fat so that could be it

[@anika5094]

About weight lifting, if you lift SUPER heavy and only do one or two reps, you'll gain strength without gaining muscle.

[@sumansharma7529]

Thanks alot

[@fastdrive2948]

is there any exercise first face fat

[@Jo-sz3mm]

Well like she said, Diet is a big part of losing/gaining weight. But im sure if you googles it, some exercises would come up. But i've found that smiling works your face out honestly lol. Like if you just go from a straight face to a smile over and over again, after a while it helps.

[@noramcnabb1361]

My art teacher was saying that she does fast and feast were she eats 500 calories one day and 2000 the next day, I want to show her this video

[@Lara77473]

you are so beautiful. thank you for these tips

[@dancerslife4716]

I eat breakfast lunch and dinner and after I have dance because I dance for 4 hours also 1 snack

[@lilyjenkins4007]

I’m thirteen, should i still eat only 1500 calories? Or should i eat more because i’m growing? Also, is it bad to not have a thigh gap as a dancer? I’m not sure what i should be aiming to look like or what i should eat/how much for my age

[@Rosieposie955]

Lily Jenkins you can try, but don't focus on it too much and if you're hungry a lot, eat more. A thigh gap has to do with how your hips are formed, not necessarily with skinny or fat. Everybody is different and beautiful:) same for dancers, there's no right or wrong. In ballet you usually can't even see if someone has a thigh gap or not because they squeeze their legs together (look up pictures of dancer standing in first position). Hope this helped

[@grubbilove6338]

Just to correct you if I may, it isn't no carb but in fact low carb since almost everything you eat contains carbs. You are merely removing starchy and sugary foods from your diet or limiting it. Which is like you said limiting sugar and gluten. It has in fact worked for many many people, dancers or not. Some people can function on low carbs. Others can function on a high carb diet. Just my two cents. Great video though. :)

[@miapatience]

Do u have to eat vegtables ???

[@jamielaw4749]

Yes! Vegetables have lots of fibre and calcium in them, vegetables are probably the most important food groups.

[@shilohwhitakerpickett1629]

Omg thx💜💕😵😊

[@shelbymiller8233]

I only eat 2 meals a day I skip breakfast is that good for me or should I eat breakfast too

[@kathryn_morgan]

Shelby Miller I would eat breakfast. I actually find that the days I skip breakfast are the days I eat more because I am hungrier later.

[@robynjohnson5059]

Does rice have gluten in it?

[@bellakate5091]

no :)

[@florenciab9978]

if You feel better without gluten. Or You feel sick eating a little of gluten I think it is a digestive problem. Maybe celiac disease o intolerance.

[@naomifrediani2750]

Anyone else hear the weird whisper at 13:23 ?

[@idasaenz1545]

I did hear it also

[@fastdrive2948]

hi I want to ask is it OK if women do pushups because my bust size is 37 I want it to decrease how to do that

[@moonchild0344]

I don't many foods or much variety. I just don't want to try foods that I'm 99.99999999999% sure that I won't like. I don't eat meat or seafood. I eat only some fruits, not many types of fruits currently. And I'm not a big vegetable person, I'm more of a fruit person. I do eat many grains. Bread, granola, oatmeal, and rice. And I love yogurt, milk, water, and only some juices. I don't eat enough variety of food to make an actual meal. So I eat about 5 or 6 small "meals" throughout the day and drink lots of water because I move around a lot. They're more like snacks, but of a bigger quantity. So I eat 2 waffles, some low-fat vanilla yogurt, and maybe a clementine or a bit of granola, and that's my breakfast. And that fills me up for about two-three hours. If I'm feeling a bit peckish, I might eat a granola bar or some unsalted crackers with some water or juice. Overall, I think I'm okay, maybe my taste buds will change and I'll actually like more foods in the future. I'm 14, almost 15, I've got my whole life ahead of me to try food.

[@juliamayer8201]

I don't know what to do. Is coffee healthy?

[@zephielovet]

you can have coffee... Just not the cream and sugar

[@lenagrace9748]

Try tea. There are so many different types and flavor a and it also help remove toxins and reduce bloating. It also a great way to get water in if you are in the mood for something flavorful to drink.

[@PantheraaX]

Yes, coffee is healthy. It is good for the heart if you drink it black.

[@ms.taylor4457]

Did You Edited Yourself In The Video Your Head Doesn't Seems To Fit In At All.

[@grape5120]

No a fence but those edited background is a little annoying

[@shannonlynne3641]

No OFFENCE but you should learn how to spell before you criticise people

[@grape5120]

+Shannonigan you ever heard of slang I use it all the time

[@grape5120]

+Shannonigan you saying that is also criticized

[@shannonlynne3641]

Kiakoala818 they both can be spelled the way I spelled them and the way you did

[@grape5120]

So what do you care

[@maddie8281]

Unfortunately I’m allergic to all nuts :/

[@tigercheerleader4148]

Thank you!

[@annie-fo8cx]

How come I eat 3,000 calories a day and I'm still under weight?😭

[@Grace-es9fc]

embrace it you lucky lucky person

[@abis212]

annie You have a very fast metabolism, which means you burn calories really fast

[@aesaphyr]

I feel your pain; I am super underweight and for the past three years have had dietitians etc trying to help me gain weight. A lot of people will say you're lucky and they wish they were you, but actually being underweight is not fun, and if you're definitely eating that much and not gaining weight, you should see a doctor, to make sure there isn't a medical reason why you're unable to put weight on.

[@hahalove47]

How tall are you and are you a dancer?

[@florenciab9978]

aesaphyr my mom got through the same process and doctors realized that she had celiac disease. Please go to the doctor and explain ALL the symptoms

[@tiahnnayasmine670]

So right food for fuel

[@aaahhhhhgg]

you said cut out gluten... but you said eat oats.. My little peanut brain just imploded

[@MmCelliste]

I think people often say 'gluten' but mean 'wheat'. I know people who can't handle wheat, it makes them ill, but are fine with oats. Or it's the mixture of wheat flour and sugar that affects them badly.