“… Fitness, nutrition, and wellness spaces must move beyond rigid, "cookie-cutter" nutrition advice and embrace an approach that is truly effective and affirming. For trans athletes, this means:

• Prioritize your body's unique data, not binary norms. Your individual physiology and lived experience are your most important guides.

• Consider your complete picture: Factor in your hormone status (if applicable), specific training style and volume, and any relevant dieting history.

• Work within flexible ranges of ideal intake, not strict targets. Nutrition needs aren't static; allow room for your body's feedback and adjust as needed.

• Tune into how food makes you feel and perform. Your energy levels, recovery, and overall well-being are key indicators and will give you the most valuable feedback.

• Measure progress by what  truly matters most: Focus on gains in strength, improved energy, and training consistency, rather than relying solely on aesthetic changes or scale numbers.

This personalized approach empowers you to fuel your body in a way that truly supports your performance, health, and identity.”

“… Whether or not you’re on hormone therapy, there is an opportunity to support your training, your goals, and your identity that doesn’t trap you in the boxes of outdated norms. 

Let’s dig into the key components of a performance-focused, personalized approach to your nutrition:

A truly personalized approach looks at more than sex or gender…”

“…These broad recommendations, coupled with insufficient ongoing research, mean transgender athletes often lack the clear, supportive guidance they deserve. Even the seemingly neutral language we use in nutrition (what’s assumed to be “normal” or “standard”) can unintentionally exclude or alienate trans individuals. Building truly inclusive and individualized care requires us to rethink these foundational assumptions....”