CrossFit is an exceptionally powerful force for driving a positive shift towards body image, for men and women, being viewed in a more constructive way. Namely that performance comes first. Despite that ideal, we all have insecurities, so here are 6 great messages from top female CrossFit Athletes to put the theory into practice in their own unique way.
Lauren Fisher
“Hey. I’m not perfect and neither are you.
Yesterday I posted in my stories how someone called me bloated in one of my last posts and to be honest that same weekend I was also on my period. Sorry guys for the TMI.
A woman’s body goes through so many weight fluctuations throughout her cycle and it is 100% normal. It makes me so sad that people still have to revert to negativity in a world right now where we need more positivity.
And you know what this isn’t the only one of so many I receive critiquing my body image on the daily. If you are new here, I’m going to be 100% real with you. I use my platform and Grown Strong to promote body confidence, body acceptance and promote women supporting women throughout their journey’s to finding better health and happiness for themselves.
SO MUCH of what we hate about ourselves is created right inside of our own minds. We may think that people see what we believe to be flaws. We feel insecure. We feel less than. But you know what? In reality, nobody sees your insecurities but you!
So here’s to STRONG WOMEN. We all come in different shapes and sizes and we are all beautiful in our own unique way. Remember that. ❤️”
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Lauren originally started CrossFit to improve her fitness for basketball, and is also an accomplished weightlifter. She won the 2014 USA Weightlifting Junior National Championship in the 63-kg class with a 70-kg. snatch (154.3 lb.) and a 102-kg clean and jerk (224.8 lb.), for a total of 177 kilos (390.2 lb.)
“Before: 15 Years Old 110lbs. After: 19 Years Old 135lbs. This was before I really started getting competitive in Crossfit and only went to class three times a week only for one hour! My main focus was sports like basketball and tennis. I wouldn’t be able to lift as much as I do now or compete versus all the top level CrossFit athletes if I didn’t put on the muscle. I don’t worry about my weight. The only time I step on the scale is to make sure I’m gaining and not losing any! This works for me and I am happy with being strong and fit! P.S. I think my 3RM Back Squat back then was only 145lbs…”
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