2x Crossfit Games champion, Katrin Davidsdottir Gets Real About Body Image |

[@tomcat1517]

I have been blamed for years for my body, since I was a pre-teen. For being too V-shaped, too muscular (especially during my years as a swimmer and then a kickboxer) and when I quoted names of famous athletes looking like me the reply was:"They are professionals. They are supposed to look like that. U are not. U are an ordinary female, u are no athlete, so don't be like that cause it's horrible.". There was a time I stopped and tried to fit the roles I was given without succeeding. It was the worst time of my life, and the one that scarred me forever. I am a crossfitter nowadays and after two years of training I'm getting back that muscular athletic version of me. And I won't stop. I'm finally happy to be in the right place and to be looked at as an example of hard work and dedication. There are still people out there bodyshaming me but I'm confident enough now to know what I want from my body. Don't worry Katrin. People will always always find something in u to complain about but your opinion is what matters.

[@aliciab6193]

What a really great comment :)

[@tomcat1517]

@Chaos Burrito that's good, u need to believe in yourself first. I can tell u, by experience, that when things go wrong is often because u started with the wrong mind set. If u believe u can run those miles, if u really believe, your body will answer.

[@tomcat1517]

@I'lleatyou I just recognized myself in what Katrin was saying about herself and I decided to share my experience because back then I was apparently alone, the only one with these issues, and I thought I was made in a wrong way. But I was not made badly, and I was not the only one. Luckily for me I realized it and yes, I am getting my old self back. My body also, it never really forgot what it was able to do, and I am proud to show the younger girls that I can be stronger than them even if I am 10 years older. I am proud to show the men that I can keep their pace. I am also proud to be an example for the youngsters, it's called good rivalry. Still have things to learn, anyway. But every athlete, master, coach, never stops learning. Even at an old age.

[@DionysusAlexanderChrist]

Girl it takes all kinds be your genuine self

[@zac2780]

Oh bullshiii stfu and grow up your a bloke no one has ever teased a bloke for that in school 💩💩💩🤣

[@aliciab6193]

Thanks so much for this. I really needed to hear it. I don't feel so alone. I've just never understood why it isn't ok to make comments about a fat person, yet it seems to be perfectly ok for random strangers to criticize my height, like there is something I can do about it. I'm six feet tall and big shoulders. I love going to the gym. I should be proud of myself more instead of getting upset everytime someone calls me sir or makes some other ride comment. Thanks again for this great video.

[@andreasvogl330]

Yes, be proud of yourself! Height is really nothing to comment on period.

[@ralpklien6492]

Katrin, your a gorgeous and should change nothing about yourself for others. What an honest and quality person you are and its so inspiring to hear your story!

[@___m2000]

she’s so beautiful inside and out

[@gina7800]

This is such an important discussion.. soooo powerful to have Katrin tell it.

[@tierney692]

Who else saw Katrin in the tumbnail and clicked without even looking at the title... cause same

[@SHAPEMagazine]

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[@neversaw]

SHAPE Magazine Kara Saunders. From games to pregnancy to getting back and competing a few months after scotti's birth

[@egunther88]

Tia!

[@kaikalino7349]

Brilliant interview. Thank you for discussing this.

[@buckmims5296]

So nicely done Ms. Davidsdottir.

[@jonasknigge6675]

Very honest and reflected speech, Katrin!

[@willienillie6337]

Keep up the awesome work, training, etc. Don’t ever let someone tell you what you should be or look like.

[@Phil_4young]

I think she is glorious no matter what shape she is. It's the dedication

[@chrismatthew8929]

her English is unreal compared to the fact that Icelandic is soooo super hard and different pronunciation wise

[@whiteribbonman1]

Thumbs-UP #7 I am, oh yes I am, Sunday 13 October 2019! I REALLY LIKE YOU KATRIN!! You have a great mindset and that makes you exciting, powerful and energizing! Enchanting even! Cheers. 😀

[@Brokenboost]

@Joe SS Edgy bruh

[@andreasvogl330]

Go for it Katrin! Such a good athlete! With the body of an athlete! Nothing more to say!

[@elainerice7331]

What’s with the subtitles 🤣 she’s got perfect enunciation!!

[@TamasD38]

I just think, You are one of the most beautiful person in the world, in every way of meaning of this word! Congratulations!

[@teznejensel9099]

True humility here

[@firedup4jesus]

You look great, who cares what others think!

[@zhendeng6866]

Boss! Great message!

[@wanderlanw2k]

Perfect interview

[@reneebsoriano]

Powerful message!

[@mlklotusmann6749]

Healthy self esteem = When you love yourself as much as you care about what people think of you.

[@nutritiontrainingroutinedi5336]

Guess what I don't care what you think that's the attitude you should be walking around with my love. I am a fan and always will be. Enjoy the rest of your day people, whoever you are and where ever you are.

[@sjoemmie]

Strong as ever isn’t it on the floor then it is with strong words, chin UP Katrin🙌💪👌🏋️‍♀️

[@armydog4264]

Great words of wisdom. Good luck in the Open katrin

[@rickpreisinger1887]

Katrin, you're so inspiring.

[@veronicawelch6324]

Yeeew! Looking good whatever it is!

[@swarnimasushil]

Love love love and happiness 💞

[@cyannamateo4059]

I love this interview.

[@triplettrj]

where you are right now is where you are supposed to be

[@abynr2]

I say if you aren’t dating them who cares what if you think they don’t look good. Its their body and there body is shaped that way for a certain reason. Now if there body is reflecting poor health then you can voice your concerns but in a loving way.

[@juliodefreitas157]

Awesome athletic ❤

[@grantruddy7509]

Too perfect👌

[@brianharder7714]

It's pure ignorance to think that an athlete's shape is created by their sport where, in truth, their shape has led them to the sport. Katrin is a great example. She left gymnastics because she was simply too big to be elite but found Crossfit where her size combined with her strength made her the best in the world. Of course, the drive to excel must be present, as well. She simply arrived at the perfect intersection of all these factors.

[@postyourscore75]

Kudos for your incredible work and titles you won!! But for me competing never made sense...I look shredded 365 days a year just because I love it feeling strong and confident in my Body and not only for one peak occation...I am plantbased, training really hard, injuryfree for years🙏🏽and quite old for this kinda thing haha😝✌🏽💪🏽

[@tonianderson5258]

🙏🏽

[@estebanfernandez2212]

😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@poppmechanical]

You are awesome! I wish there were more women in the world like you! 🐲

[@morphilou]

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[@tommyhunter3076]

U are so strong and gorgeous u might be able to save the world

[@oussamamasri5515]

Preach

[@lugoyvonne]

❤️❤️❤️

[@danielburgess2488]

Absolute legend

[@AngelaNess11]

preach!!!! :D :D :D

[@sanesanity9056]

You know the ones who don't say anything to you about your body, they think you are hot

[@44mory]

beauty

[@ayushtserenkhash-erdene2150]

#nofilter. Has black and white filter.

[@liwmusic]

amazon, fucking hot

[@Terrorhase1101]

Struggles with your body? You talking about blown out disks from cat back deadlifts?

[@evaescrihuela1162]

Who cares what other people Trinks? Seriously

[@SarahDunlap]

So sad that she is even in these thought patterns. She's been conditioned to worry. Dang that's too bad! What a gorgeous and bad ass girl! Media and hype are destructors. You're not allowed to get old either! Haha!

[@RobertMagier]

You, always, will be too something for other people. Too muscular, too fat, too old, too young, to small, too big, too white, too black...It is better not to care what some strangers think.

[@Caysum21345]

*former* CrossFit champion, she hasn’t won since 2016

[@1articoli]

As opposed to? Your wins?? I guess always being in the top 3 doesn't count.

[@Caysum21345]

Stan Schurman stop being so emotional it’s just facts. She’s obviously a kick ass athlete but the casual viewer would read the title and be mislead. It’s just a simple error that I happened to point out. Stop being so triggered

[@yolanda231000]

@@Caysum21345 Then maybe that's what you should of written in your original post. That way people would understand where you are coming from. Stop being so "triggered" by people who are "triggered".

[@Caysum21345]

yolanda231000 me explaining my original comment does not equal me being triggered by anything. But thank you for your completely irrelevant opinion 😂👌🏽

[@CL-ff6mq]

Why are you posting your insecurities?