CrossFit - Meet Christmas Abbott

Christmas Abbott is the owner of CrossFit Invoke in North Carolina, a Level 1 Seminar Staff member and a NASCAR pit-crew member in training.
"My family's always taught me to listen to my heart and listen to my intuition," says Abbott, who grew up in Lynchburg, Va. "I really have lived a very unusual life."
During college, she spent a summer in Iraq upon her mother's suggestion.
"I was never shying away from trying new things. With that, CrossFit's really helped me develop that inner being and self-worth, ultimately, that allows me to try new things," Abbott explains. "And not just try it, but ... if it scares me, then I absolutely have to try it."
Today she is training to become a NASCAR pit-crew member.
"I love changing tires. The adrenaline of running in front of a car and then having the car zip by you, 50 to 60 miles an hour behind you ... ," Abbott starts. And when she so much as hears the sound of the air gun, "It makes me want to go fast," she says. "It's like hearing '3, 2, 1 ... go.'"
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[@osklax18]

she's wicked beautiful, has that awesome bubbly personality, and cares about her health...10/10

[@albertherman4306]

She used to be the laundry take-in clerk in the camp and one of the most pleasant person I met in Iraq.

[@lutheur33]

Albert Herman you’re spot on there. Really nice person and a highly motivated woman. One of my biggest regrets in life is not starting CrossFit back then..

[@Mwin3689]

Her body is like a badass biker chick. Her face is saying girl next door! oMg the most beautiful crossfitter

[@noeldls]

I love her she's great and so freaking cool! So proud of all she has accomplished and done! Good Luck Christmas!

[@Shaverklan]

Can you imagine what kind of world this would be, if everyone had the mindset, and determination like this awesome, beautiful individual!

[@rcascell]

Christmas, you are another inspirational example of how Crossfit changes lives; it has certainly changed mine. Keep doing what makes you happy and keep living life! Thanks for the story.

[@SunnyD1318]

I really like what she said about doing what scares you. She has a great perspective about life with that.

[@scarlett92584]

I you want something bad enough nothing can stop you. You are a great example of that. Im going to have to start watching NASCAR now. WOOT WOOT

[@JasonHamlin1]

Wow, I knew her long ago when we worked at the same restaurant. Way to go Christmas, good for you!

[@bananadwx]

I can't believe that some haters made some hateful comment on her. Well, hater gonna hate. You are awesome Christmas.

[@moonischasingme1]

So excited that CrossFit Journal did this piece--love, love, love Christmas. Total girl crush. She's awesome!!!

[@idraculaa]

That's the real spirit of Christmas!

[@PaulTheDawg]

She looks absolutely gorgeous. That smile is from another planet

[@wtfwtfwtf777]

great life story, the moment of changing the tires made my adrenaline rush!! keep this up girl!

[@MadisonperkinsUTE]

B-E-A-utiful!!! Pretty cool how CrossFit can prepare you for almost anything. She's a beast!!

[@Leadbellie]

Some comments are just tragic - nothing to learn from them - just blowfish. LOVE that she's got all this media exposure and will soon have her own show LOL which will whip the haters into a frenzy - so funny - wish I could watch. You are into your stride Christmas - you're absolutely incredible - you go girl!!!!! So proud of you as woman to woman!!

[@johnnywishbone932]

She said "Listen to your heart!"... My heart says I love Christmas!

[@grisseventyfour]

Truly inspiration of determination and confidence, plus beauty and a nice personality. She inspires me to go and get fit. Wish the best for her!

[@patrick335i]

That is awesome Christmas! Walt Whitman said "I contain multitudes." As part of the CF community, and after seeing your video, I can say "we are all capable of multitudes." :)

[@natures4us]

Sometimes Motivation is found in Beautiful ways..I enjoy it! Beauty is..well...beautiful and not overdone ..yet! Balance is good.

[@stout274]

Wow !!!!! Very Nice in all aspects ... Hope she progresses into what she wants to ultimately achieve .... Liking the ink also .!

[@mskelseypeters]

So epic. So much love.

[@KatiaOwl]

She is awesome !!!

[@PatCFLabat]

Today i PR'ed in changing tires!! haha Christmas rocks.

[@Felix8731]

DEAR GOD SHE IS GORGEOUS

[@navsquid32]

I drank her bathwater and it tasted like cinnamon.

[@craigslue]

Awesome, I'm in love!

[@thomulusroman847]

Wow..she is awesome

[@jeshely]

I admire nurturing, intelligent and passionate women. Physically and mentally strong. Women not afraid to go after their dreams always in charge of their lives.

[@MARKALLEN59]

AWESOME !!! KUDOS TO YA GAL !!!

[@dithdelpilar8888]

you are my new IDOL.

[@slackjawedyorkle]

I went to high school with her. She was always nice to me

[@lauralorusso6662]

Wow I absolutely love your spirit and passion, and love your personality too!! My dream woman xxx

[@lechoso72]

So so so cool ! Keep up inspiring. And to all those who criticize her diet, well she is not the only one eating that way and thriving. I'm 40 and people usually think I am 32 or less and my physicals always show off the chart great results. There is a food chain for a reason you know? Nature set it up in place. Not us

[@lauralorusso6662]

How many times have I watched this ;)

[@BigBangGDbabyyy]

she is AMAZING

[@christmasabbott3174]

Anurre5 - I actually LOVE all dogs. I chose to go the route I did because I wanted to ensure I was getting the type of dog I needed for my lifestyle. Happy holidays.

[@jasondesjardins7371]

Awesome. Badass. I'm a fan.

[@Number1WithTheGun]

what a kick ass person!

[@benitocalvicies7796]

Definitely, I`m in love! :D

[@sm0rz]

For Christmas, I want Christmas

[@MrAlvarochahin]

She's a BABE!

[@RomVlad]

Another example of a truly beautiful woman- physically beautiful of course, but it is, for me, a woman who is not only physically fit but also has a strength and beauty inside.

[@pz3ify]

She is so cool!

[@AxSalasS]

That woman is amazingly perfect in so many ways

[@celinap6587]

Cars and Crossfit. omgosh she is the best. =)).

[@jackhole91]

happy early christmas, christmas.

[@MikeyBigWheel]

a pretty girl not trying to get by on just her looks ? now thats different ! she has inspired my old 53 yr. old butt to put more effort into my workouts !!! way to go Christmas !!!

[@deunanmi]

I'm a fan!

[@cyc00000]

I love crossfit!

[@emmcdaniel]

The new CrossFit 'it' girl but what a great ambassador.

[@Karascool]

grew up in Lynchburg. I'm so sorry for that.

[@generous_gaming]

What a doll. The muscles are a little intimidating.

[@Officialsearch21]

I love stories like these. I'm not a big sports fan but this is history and I lived it. This woman will be in history books. Her name will be mentioned generations from now in a 21 first century humanities class has a discussion on women rights and equality. Lets forget that shes a woman for a second and pay attention to just her body. She probably goes through the same thing I do. We eat we then shit. Its hard to gain weight so her being in this job class is bad ass.

[@takingstraylight]

i'm sure you don't let it phase you, but i see a lot of haters in the comments. eat what you like, do what you love, enjoy yourself. everything seems to be working.

[@brd893]

Beautiful, articulate,smart,unpretentious. and very interesting. She will make her mark in this world.. She should take the time and get the little bit of dental work done. I wish I were age again.

[@christmasabbott3174]

Thanks! :) Keep CF'ing!

[@jordanb890]

yeah yeah!!! raleigh, nc!!!

[@shiftyrx7]

Oh my....im in love

[@Fldavestone]

Proud to say my oldest son took first place in the pit crew challenge at Daytona in the Hooters cup some years ago .Didn't look as good as her doin it though.

[@christmasabbott3174]

Fed Ex, I'm actually turning 31 in a few days and have never been healthier. I only need to go to the Dr. for my yearly physical and each time I am off the charts healthy. I was also cooking for the upcoming week...but to each its own.

[@mmooppaarr6699]

This is one bad ass dude!

[@babiebun000]

snakey frog thats obsessed with janelle

[@mitcharmstrong822]

She's an extremely interesting human being.

[@lauralorusso6662]

Omg I'm in love

[@howedelamitri]

nice! I hope you'll inspire people to get fit

[@Takuplumbing]

Xmas is awesome.

[@christmasabbott3174]

YigalWeinstein - I'm happy you are passionate about these things. Someone needs to be. However, I love eating meat and my dog is pretty amazing. I have rescued other dogs as well. In the end...we all chose to live our own life and are the ones that have to be happy with our own choices, no one elses.

[@123billionaire]

Holy shit that looks like so much fun!!

[@SpprtAssoc]

Git some girl!! Hell yeah!!

[@mrdunniii]

Nice. Good Things.

[@ChknAdobo]

im in love!

[@eddierey220]

beast mode!!

[@kingdomdrums]

Awesome human. Period.

[@JohnHenryNhammer]

Gosh! I wish there were more girls like her!

[@inlineschool]

Did you make the team and races?

[@johndeards7394]

Good workout

[@christmasabbott3174]

I eat the CF recommended food prescription of ""Eat meat and vegetables, nuts and seeds, some fruit, little starch and no sugar. Keep intake to levels that will support exercise but not body fat." by Coach Greg Glassman. My food is measured and weighed by the "Zone". Coupled with a disciplined CF regiment. Additional supplements include fish oil and recovery protein. Its a beautiful natural combination that produces of AWESOME RESULTS. :)

[@MrDtrang21]

I think i'm in love! she's awesome haha

[@unknownx7252]

You were actually named Christmas, interesting!

[@TheRealAbraxas]

It makes her unique imo

[@CHEFTRONKYCIN]

amazing woman!

[@tcdnbsoldier]

I think Christmas is my new favourite CF chick. Sorry Camille lol

[@MikeyBigWheel]

damn , if i were 25 years younger....altho , i do have weights in my basement.... somewhere , lol...keep kicking ass christmas !!! nice ink too !!

[@valentino2137]

One of the Hottest Crossfitters in the world :) She's got skill!!

[@jbadaluco]

I'd say she (you) are definitely kick ass!

[@87PowerMan]

pretty smart to have a skinny muscle girl on the team!!!! kudos to her!

[@jenellis4]

She's fucking perfect in every way. I also want her dog.

[@LowLearningCurve]

No she's not. No they aren't. You're wrong. Christmas is awesome. Thanks for playing.

[@kartell87]

i think i love her

[@brosky117]

I think she's way cool...don't listen to all those hateful people...for what it's worth, I think you're awesome!!!

[@Joe-jp8wd]

you: yeah man im hanging with christmas later friend: wtf

[@tcuff1333]

do you like changing tires on the side of the road in the rain with that kit that comes with the car

[@PatrickHNguyen]

She is a hottie with a golden name and a lot of awesomeness.

[@GoodJuju-yz8qb]

Every day is christmas morning waking up next to her!💦

[@bbkid9999]

Dear God I am in love!!!

[@kaimbrx]

Two people at the same deadlift? I like Crossfit but i like good sense too.

[@cscleghorn]

An amazing woman.

[@jamiekuenzie]

And she takes Juice Plus+! Love seeing it in her kitchen!

[@samcgilbert]

7:06 that's what she said... for real ;)