“I’m going to address something that has been on my mind a lot lately. It’s a hard subject for me since I struggle with body image issues but here goes nothing.
My body does not look like all the other#crossfitgames female athletes with crazy ripped abs and zero body fat on their stomachs. I wish I could look like that, but I’ve come to the realization that this is my body.
I work my ass off in training everyday. I eat clean for the most part, but am human and love to indulge in dessert every now and then. I’m in the best shape of my life and still don’t have a six pack. Not even close to a 4 lol.
Some of it is genetics and the other part is I could eat less calories to try to look like everyone else. But the bottom line is I need to eat to perform. I can’t worry about trying to look like a “Games” athlete because having a six pack doesn’t always make for the best athlete.
So for anyone who thinks they need to look a certain way to be a Regionals or Games competitor, you don’t. Stay on the grind and keep doing you!”
—Jamie Hagiya – CrossFit Games Athlete
I love this because we see so many people focused on looks or weight and not performance. Do what you have to in order to perform better, and you will feel better and eventually look better as a result. – Coach Chris
WOD
Strength
Clean & Jerk: Work up to a Heavy Double
Conditioning
For Time:
100 DU
3000M Row
100 DU
Start in waves, faster athletes first. 3 minute cap on the first set of double unders.
Extra
Before
4 Attempts Max distance HS walk
After
8 min. 1 min on/1 min off -weighted plank w/ 25/45# plate on back