Pushing Moderation On Our Young Athletes May Have Unintended Consequences

Perhaps we should teach moderation in moderation.

I had the privilege of hanging out with Thomas DeLauer a few weeks ago. While discussing nutrition, he said something that stuck: “Moderation should be used in moderation.” I immediately thought of the young athletes I’ve trained, who’ve been pulled from their passions and pushed toward a life of moderation.

I also thought of all the people who get by, w…