Should a 15 year old athlete cut weight?
In this YouTube clip, Kelsey Higginson responds to a 15‑year‑old female athlete who asks how to lose a few pounds and get rid of "flab." Kelsey firmly advises against cutting weight at this age, explaining that a teenager’s body is still growing and that focusing on weight loss can be harmful. She emphasizes that the goal should be strength, not thinness, encouraging the athlete to lift weights, assuring her she won’t become bulky, and highlighting that many adult men who train heavily and use steroids still don’t look overly muscular. Kelsey also warns against the unrealistic body standards promoted on TikTok and Instagram, urging the athlete to step away from those platforms. She concludes that fueling the body properly, training for speed and power, and building confidence through performance will lead to better results than pursuing a smaller size.
