Pregnancy and motherhood severely affect a woman's ability to maintain a profession while raising a family. Symptoms like gaining weight, illness, feeling exhausted, anxious, and depressed should even make it worse for women who participate in high-intensity activities like CrossFit. Pregnancy and motherhood have been identified by some research as the primary reasons why female athletes abandon their athletic careers or fail to realize their full athletic potential. In addition, the time necessary for competition and preparation may leave little room for motherhood.
Our guest today, Arielle Loewen, is an outlier. She is a...
Pregnancy and motherhood severely affect a woman's ability to maintain a profession while raising a family. Symptoms like gaining weight, illness, feeling exhausted, anxious, and depressed should even make it worse for women who participate in high-intensity activities like CrossFit. Pregnancy and motherhood have been identified by some research as the primary reasons why female athletes abandon their athletic careers or fail to realize their full athletic potential. In addition, the time necessary for competition and preparation may leave little room for motherhood.
Our guest today, Arielle Loewen, is an outlier. She is a two-time CrossFit Games athlete who qualified and competed at the games in 2021 and again in 2022. She is also a full-time wifey and mommy of a three-year-old daughter.
In this episode, Arielle opens up about her unplanned pregnancy and how it made her feel guilty and ashamed. She discusses her experience with pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period and how she felt it would impact her future in CrossFit. While she was expecting, she had an encounter with a person who changed the trajectory of her life. She is now living a bit of a dream: full-time wife, mom, and athlete at the same time.
Highlights:
- (05:50) The impact of Arielle's marriage and relationship on her profession.
- (06:51) How to live the athlete's dream while being a full-time wife and mother
- (08:40) How Arielle navigated unexpected pregnancy as an athlete and its impact on her body and mental health
- (10:08) The turning point in Arielle's life and how she overcame the shame and guilt of unplanned pregnancy
- (14:42) How to deal with the postpartum experience and get back in shape
- (15:23) The value of good nutrition during postpartum
- (16:50) Good diet and what constitutes good nutrition during postpartum
- (25:41) How Arielle handles being a social media influencer, working with brands, and promoting healthy lifestyles.
- (28:25) The importance of setting boundaries
- (32:14) Arielle's advice to younger self and women in similar situations
- (34:10) The routine she follows for training and recovery
- (36:25) Her experience with coaching and having a coach
- (43:20) How to keep yourself accountable
- (44:10) Arielle's future plans for competing
- (47:18) Three things Arielle is grateful for
- (51:10) What’s next for Arielle
Links:
Facebook: Arielle Loewen CrossFit Games Athlete
Instagram: Arielle Loewen💪 (@ariellearm)
Youtube: Arielle Loewen
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