As the road to Paris will soon begin for the iconic gymnastics queens this year, the focus is on Team USA’s sassy trailblazer, Jordan Chiles. Chiles is a seasoned gymnast who has previously competed in the Olympics, winning a silver medal in Tokyo 2020 and a gold medal in the 2022 World Championships. Yet, behind the success we see today, there have been tremendous trials that have shaped her into her confident persona.

In the past, Jordan Chiles has opened up, saying, “So I had a coach verbally abuse me. She called me fat.” In a recent revelation, the same Jordan who once faced scrutiny for her dietary choices has candidly opened up about embracing comfort food despite her demanding training regimen.

Jordan Chiles opens up about healing her relationship with food

In an exclusive interview with People, Jordan Chiles discussed her journey to overcoming an unhealthy relationship with food. Chiles spoke about how a former coach shamed her into thinking she needed to restrict her calorie intake to be successful in gymnastics. She said, “I was shamed into thinking I wasn’t fit enough and that I should just consume clear-based soups.” 

Her coach encouraged her to eat only 800 calories a day, which led to an unhealthy relationship with food. The gymnastics phenom shared that leaving the toxic coaching environment of her previous coach allowed her to repair her relationship with food. She realized that her body needed fuel to perform the demanding physical activities required in gymnastics.

Chiles emphasized the rigorous training regimen of athletes of her caliber, who devote nearly 34 hours a week to honing their skills. Despite her rigorous routines, she has focused on clean eating and come to a healthy point in her life where Jordan Chiles says, “But if I want pizza, I eat pizza.” With this newfound positive mindset towards food, let us see how Chiles is paving her path to the Olympics again.

How is she mentally preparing herself for Paris 2024?

The 2023 Pan American All-Around Bronze Medalist and Team Gold Winner, Jordan Chiles, also offered People an insight into her mindset as she gears up for her second Olympic appearance at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Unlike her first Olympic experience, where she felt the need to prove her capabilities, Chiles now feels confident in her abilities and doesn’t feel the pressure to prove anything to anyone. She’s focused on giving her best performance without the burden of expectations.

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She shared, “I can’t control the outcome, but I know I have more to give so I am heading into this Olympic year wanting to see what I look like at 100%.” Chiles is eager to fully embrace the experience, have fun, and continue writing her own history in the sport. As gymnastics fans eagerly await her debut in the 2024 season, her words have sparked excitement among fans who hope to see her shine on the grand stage in Paris, once again bringing pride to America.

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