Call Her Daddy Aly Raisman: Thirty, Single & Thriving
Jul 17, 2024
Olympic gymnast Aly Raisman shares struggles with confidence and success. Discusses hiding muscles in high school, feeling insecure, and downplaying success. Talks about training issues, body image, anxiety, and dating at 30. Offers wisdom on relationships and self-discovery. Episode includes discussions of abuse and disordered eating.
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Bullied for Muscular Arms
- Aly Raisman was made fun of in school for having muscular arms, which hurt her self-confidence deeply.
- Only recently at age 30 has she felt comfortable wearing tank tops, signifying healing over time.
Dangerously Low Body Fat
- At age 16, Aly was at 8% body fat, extremely low compared to the healthy 18-20% for women.
- By 22, right before the Rio Olympics, she was at 5% body fat, which a professional warned was dangerous.
Athlete Worth is More Than Scores
- High-level athletes often have their worth tied to performance outcomes, ignoring their humanity.
- Failures seen publicly may mask immense internal pain and physical struggles.