Katrin Davidsdottir, Chapter 4: Living a WAG Life

Katrín Davíðsdóttir, two-time CrossFit Games champion and WAG member, reveals just how seriously she takes her nutrition in this exclusive interview with her and her coach, Ben Bergeron and fellow athlete Heather Bergeron.
If you’re ready to bring your game to the next level, nutrition needs to be a priority.
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[@NewYearsMixDDS2012]

I swear, everytime I hear Katrin talk, she finds a way to somehow be more perfect. So incredible. And this series is awesome. Can it please be weekly forever so I have something to look forward to?

[@Sidusclarus]

Is extremely refreshing to see that every team wag member gets the same treatment! I felt like you were talking about my own experience and I love that! knowing that a World Champion and a normal girl who wants to get healthy and strong has the same experience, the same awesome and positive support that Adee, Ashlee (my coach) and all of the other coaches it fills my heart with excitement!!

[@matejskrobot1664]

THANK YOU. Finally, someone related to CrossFit giving props to carbs.

[@EduardoCardosoMedia]

AMEN!

[@petrolene_performancecoach]

It's the type of carbs that's the problem. Efficient amount of carbs will be different for everybody.

[@petrolene_performancecoach]

There's not a one size fits all

[@markux1983]

Petrolene Le Roux that's true

[@whiterabit09]

If you are training as much as a professional athlete does, you need carbs. if you are doing this for the health, carb restriction is beneficial.

[@indre894]

really enjoyed this video. And she does look like a warrior! wow!

[@sasha2794]

It's a really good video. It makes me feel better because I was told carbs are bad but I've seen the best progress with moderation between fats and carbs. Although I do limit my low GI carbs because it makes me feel soo drowsy

[@kafaya77]

i love the thing about her bringing her tupperware to restaurants haha. it's so cute. i also love the way she speaks. she's my favorite Crossfit athlete now.

[@whiteribbonman1]

#464 Thumbs-Up I am. I selected this video solely to see and hear Katrin. I saw a video weeks ago of her doing exercises that were similar to Ballet moves and. . . . . .I love seeing her moves. Ballet elegance in a CrossFit athlete. Beautiful.

[@kenstyle6]

Ben was on point there, she looks like a Viking warrior! So beautiful inside and out. Such a beautiful girl.

[@cod4champ101]

Kenny Lim better than a Viking warrior, probably, because they weren't taking PEDs. I'm not being insulting, btw; I put ambiguous oils in my butt for the purpose of building muscle just like everyone else ;)

[@kenstyle6]

Lol! No insult taken :-) Hv a great day! Deffo even better now taking no-PEDs into account

[@Protato666]

Viking women would have looked feminine with nice dresses raising children instead of turning themselves into freaks of nature running around like they have a pair of balls between their legs.That girl 's life is miserable

[@cod4champ101]

Dacian_Racer_1431 we were discussing Viking warriors specifically, not Viking women in general, you plebeian

[@Protato666]

You cant compare women and men to begin with .Viking men would have looked like this ,yea obviously .But women back then ?Hell no..feminism hadnt yet poisoned the minds of our women back then .People knew their roles depending on their gender and lived and acted accordingly .Women though would have been a bit more muscular compared to modern women on average since they all lived and worked in farms

[@jleebass8323]

This just blew my mind wide open. I'm completely serious. I just bought a bicycle because I miss riding it, being active and being more connected. Let's see how far that step takes me. This was in my recommended videos, and for some reason, this part 4 was the one that showed up first. Maybe that's a sign...

[@hannahfertig1525]

So inspiring!! 👍🏼

[@bascal133]

I hope to see more member spotlight videos like this in the future!

[@whiterabit09]

Katrin Davidsdottir wins 2 years in a row on HFLC diet, switches her diet to zone with carbs and doesn't podium.

[@Griddelman]

Ha! Oh man I was on the same boat. Started wag as a high fat low carb athlete... Thought I would gain fat if I ate carbs so I stayed cleared of them, and couldn't figure out why I couldn't get stronger. Started wag about 3 weeks ago, I actually lost 10lbs (which I didn't even think I had to lose), have been feeling great, faster and stronger, all while eating 330 grams of carbs a day!

[@madelynweaver4442]

Turns out I’m a lower level katrin. I do the exact same thing going out and people will make fun of me. They are usually less athletic and are heavier. Katrin is such an inspiration

[@Emilyk1317]

Id love you guys to do an in detail video focused on katrins "what i eat in a day" invluding supplements and training

[@heathergibson5315]

Thank you. 🤘🏻🙏💯

[@CousinsLife-xo8xb]

I'm 10 and I do crossfit and this gives me so much motivation

[@CAIrondad]

She **is** a warrior.... perfect!!!

[@yaboyjonez9476]

Wow great advice

[@jeremywright5036]

I don't see why people question the necessity for her to bring her own food with her. If she does that, she knows exactly what she is eating and that ticks that box so she doesn't have to worry about it. I'm no kind of athlete, but when I did go on a diet to drop 26 kg I monitored my weight very closely for 5 months (every single morning). If I stuck to my diet plan, I was losing 0.3 kg/day like clock work. If I went off the diet though, I could gain a kg very quickly. So that is not losing 1 day, then it takes like the rest of the week just to get back on track. I'm healthier now, and still looking to improve my diet (although it's come a long way!). I make mistakes all the time. Now I am training too and if I eat the wrong food, it affects my training and my motivation. She simply cant afford that if she wants to stay at the top level... if she has a couple of bad training weeks/year, that is 2 weeks for her competition to improve over her.

[@jordan2736]

I always enjoy hearing Katrin’s mindset, but Ben Bergeron always talks like his way is the only way that can win the games.

[@alexioannou8630]

PLEASE PLEASE someone show this video to Crossfit HQ. Carbohydrates are the primary source of energy for performing the high intensity Crossfit workouts. In fact there are absolutely necessary to perform. Get over the whole "paleo diet thing". Crossfit HQ get some basic nutrition education and stop promoting a poor diet for performance. Additionally carbohydrates are also necessary for some vital organs of the body to function properly. Of course you need to take them in the appropriate amount and not excessively. SO PEOPLE IF YOU WANT TO PERFORM EAT CARBS! Thanks a lot WAG for educating the people of Crossfit on proper nutrition. Please spread the word. :)

[@whiterabit09]

Carbs are not required for anything the human body needs. General amateur athletes benefit for carb restricted diets.

[@TruthMattersMan]

Really would have been nice to meet her diet guru, also a great plug for her too.

[@ladessiagardner6411]

what i noticed as a holistic health coach the difference is she is eating more plantbase options. i am a plantbase athlete as well and i eat no meat and diary. i noticed such a difference in energy level. my definition and i eat complex carbs. best thing for me.

[@iswhatits]

she prob is my eating soul mate lol. I take my food with me even on dates. Good to see someone else who is as obsessed with nutrition as much as I am. Been this way for years.

[@logantyndall989]

GOLFFRR BMW That’s dedication right there! 👍🏼

[@jrbeltz]

What music track is that?

[@lukecardinale7689]

what should have been said is that yes carbs are necessary if you are training 6 hours a day...if you are a regular, noncompetitive crossfit athlete you can perform well without the carbs...6-7 hours of training completly different story vs 1 hour of training

[@arisadevine196]

Just wondering, what kind of carbs is she talking about eating? Pastas and breads, or carbs that are naturally in some vegetables and oats?

[@arisadevine196]

It does, thanks!

[@archangel9524]

like it matters, carbs are carbs they are all reduced to sugar(glucose) once in the body. And do I have to telly you why is sugar bad?

[@arisadevine196]

Yes I agree that sugar is bad and yes, once consumed, some carbs are reduced to sugar. BUT, not all carbs are the same. There are slow burning carbs like oatmeal and such, and there are fast burning carbs (carbs that your body uses for energy), there are bad carbs (junk food, candy, etc.), and there are 'natural carbs' that are in normal and healthy everyday foods like fruits and veggies. We should be selective and choose wisely when it comes to the foods we put in our body, and we should acknowledge the difference in carbs, choosing those that are healthy for you. Some people say they need carbs for energy, but that doesn't mean you should eat a gallon of spaghetti before working out. Alternatively, a banana would be much healthier.

[@Hoehihoh]

That's nonsense. The problem with sugar and some refined carbs is the insulin stress that's put on the body. The body reduces all energy sources (carbs, fat and sometimes protein, if there is a surplus of protein consumed) to glucose which it draws its energy from. But just because Glucose is a type of sugar doesn't mean all sugars are the same, or consuming sugars is the same thing as your body producing them itself. In general, the body uses insulin to regulate (or rather, lower) the blood glucose level. But with time and intense use of the hormone, we can develop a resistance to insulin, making it harder on the pancreas to produce enough to efficiently regulate, until our bodies fail. Sugar and refined carbs place a lot of insulin demand on our body, which is why they can cause problems. Other energy sources don't have that problem. Edit: To answer the original question: A year ago Katrin said in an interview her main carb sources are rice and sweet potatoes, along with fruits and vegetables. I don't know if that's still accurate, but I believe at the time she already was with WAG.

[@arisadevine196]

We agree. Also if those are the type of carbs she's getting, then it sounds good. My point is carbs and sugar in processed foods that completely lack the proper nutrients for your body are not the right kind of carbs to be eating.

[@elviss13]

Enjoyed when she would snap her training

[@bertvsrob]

10/10 would marry

[@dianaroberts9350]

I bring my food everywhere also, I am vegan and most places don't have what I eat💪

[@Alfador42]

of course you are

[@marycelcalabria9998]

Same here!

[@richardjones7324]

vegans are retarded youll find out eventually goodluck

[@montanaraxter3309]

YAY FOR VEGANS (: #same

[@carlosleiva785]

Diana Roberts

[@Dranomoly]

people and their carbs... so funny.. explosive athletes usually will do better on carbs especially if you are training multiple times a day. If you sit at a desk all day... cut the carbs down.

[@barryphillips639]

She's a sweet 1 😍😍💯

[@gim10003]

Stop saying "dialed in" for the love of god.

[@BreachFitPsycho]

You have her winning 2x games, who is dialed in and intense discipline..... Then you have rich, 4x individual and 2x team champ that has never dialed into any strict diet plan, drinks chocolate milk after almost evrry WOD. Lifestyles. Genetics.

[@WorkingAgainstGravity]

Everyone is unique!

[@John-Anderson]

atleast tell them that

[@southwardcape]

Gotta get the carbs in...its relative to the energy output...you wouldnt put car petrol into a rocketship to get to the moon, its not the right fuel and doesnt produce enough energy...so awareness per individual and there carb needs will differ.

[@calybouler7926]

Whos the blonde dude

[@chrischy]

Ben Bergeron ... gosh

[@cooldrink88]

S

[@coda_01]

She is more man then me.... I like her xD

[@riddlescom]

What are her blood levels. She has high testosterone. If shes not on anavar. What are her blood work specs. Ill bet she is at 300 free t. And 40 estrodial. Look at her jaw and chest breast

[@calybouler7926]

Caveman face

[@_Noluv]

Caly Bouler she sexy af

[@joeysmiff1746]

Isnt it funny how she changed her diet, and didnt make the podium this year. Having very mediocre performances at events of the 2017 crossfit games. If its not broke, dont fix it. She performed better on high fat/high protein

[@Alfador42]

but this video makes it sound like she made the switch to carbs in preparation for the 2017 Games which is interesting because that's the year she went from champ to not even being on the podium. That's what Joey was saying.

[@Alfador42]

Team WAG it does sound that way.

[@andyw6996]

I was thinking the exact same thing. Our bodies make their own carbs: ketones.

[@DamoHeath]

This whole thing is bogus because these people arent trained nutritional experts!! The fact that Bergeron thinks its great shes competing and still eating the same foods tells me hes out of touch. Brent Fikowski eats an extra 2000+ calories during comp. season.

[@whiterabit09]

Glad someone else saw this, it's obvious. She switched her diet and lost.... thanks Joey.

[@Maxi_Jano]

Her accent sounds valley girl

[@MARKO-ls2kt]

U know what i cant understand,they so much look to eat healthy,but they all drink coffee so much that i cant understand o.O

[@paulbradleycoaching]

Pretty sad when you can't enjoy a nice steak with your friends. You can have some degree of flexibility and make certain foods fit your total macros / calories....

[@kasimirb5155]

Diet is important. Hers works well for Katrin. She looks magnificent. It seems a bit fanatic though to bring tupperware to a restaurant. In EVERY place there can be found something that fits your macros: protein source (lean meat, fish, Tempeh, lentils), carbs (rice, Quinoa, potatoes, noodles) and tons of vegetables. Go without the sauces and you are served! This "a true champion needs to make sacrifices" talk sounds a bit too dramatic to me. Her coach takes himself a bit too important for my taste as well.

[@dawnc5797]

There are too many unknowns when you eat in restaurants these days. I piece of meat isn't necessarily a clean piece of meat. You don't know what it's been cooked with or next to, you don't know what's been added to it. Same with veggies and carbs. There is almost no such thing as clean eating in a restaurant unless it specializes in clean eating and most do not. And the level she is at in her training, why on earth would she take a chance? I dang sure wouldn't. Is it extreme? Perhaps, but she is willing to do what it takes to be her best. I couldn't do it but I respect her for it.

[@sasha2794]

Kasimir B I ordered chicken with a side of broccoli and sweet potatoes. The potatoes and broccoli were fine but the chicken was super super sweet it had a ton on sugar in the marinade and that was the lowest cal chicken in the place so I completely understand it. If I eat one meal out of my house my nutrition is out of whack and I have no choice and that's why I prep all my meals so that I'm not tempted to say yes to go out I know I have had at home to eat all the time.

[@Hoehihoh]

I thought about this as Heather told the story: Sure, you could find chicken and broccoli or something _somewhat_ like that on the menu, but apart from it not being measured, macros aren't everything. She may not be ruining her macros, but she may be missing out on tons of vegetables and micronutrients that would have been in the dinner that was planned. Besides, bringing tupperware to a restaurant when you're with people who all order something off the menu doesn't really pose a problem, does it? The thing about this series and Ben Bergeron's pursuit of excellence is this: Don't cut _any_ corners. Sure, these things aren't going to make a big difference, but there's also no real reason not to do them. And it's just more fun and rewarding for Katrin if she can just live her life without exceptions. I'm sure Katrin doesn't consider any of these choices sacrifices.

[@andyw6996]

Yeah, the other night I ordered a steak salad, but they put vinaigrette dressing all over it...sugary...ruined.

[@John-Anderson]

kaTREN davidsdottir... don't try an inspire people to try an look like you when its imposible with out steroids..

[@lublu3991]

Vegan will change your training! Go vegan! Your stamina will be even better!!!!

[@shaneroberts5248]

meh....too robotic and you loose love for it....now she probs will never some back

[@david-humeillusionofthesel2360]

5:40 that is NOT how to use the word 'literally' , sheez, read a book man. take a rest day and read a book. work out your brain. dont skip brain day.

[@cmdctrl4292]

Hopefully she reproduces while she's still young.

[@wyldeyouth]

One word: Steroids