Annie Thorisdottir
How did Shape Magazine know I was looking for female Crossfit inspiration? I just came across their article titled, 10 Seriously Fit Chicks of Crossfit – Strong and inspiring women to watch at the 2012 Crossfit Games. Annie Thorisdottir is always my fave to watch at the games. Here is some more information about Annie via an interview.
Interview with Annie Thorisdottir by Shakita:
Introduce yourself:
Annie Mist Thorisdottir.How long have you being doing crossfit?
I started doing CrossFit 2 months prior to the CrossFit Games 2009Have you been involved in some other sports before that?
I was in Gymnastics for about 8 years, then Ballet, Pole vaulting, Bootcamp and now CrossFit…How did people around you accept the fact that you are doing crossfit? Did they take a jaundiced view of it?
I have gotten a lot of support around me, of course you always get to hear different opinions about CrossFit but none of them to bad… =)Do you have a nutrition plan that you follow? If yes, do you meet disapproval from you friends? Or do they understand why you eat the way you do?
I try to eat healthy and little processed food, have a lot of high quality protein. I’m not strict paleo since I do eat dairy products (we have a lot of really clean dairy products here in Iceland) and some grains. My friends that train understand it and the others respect why I do it.What does crossfit mean to you and did it change your life in some way?
It means a lot to me, I found something that I love and really enjoy doing. Definitely changed my life a lot in many ways.You can catch the rest of the interview, here.
Breakfast
Morning started out with ice coffee. Little did I know, I should have ordered more to be amped up for a stressful day. Before that I did have a cup of Almond Joy coffee and toast smothered in the Earth Balance Coconut & Peanut Spread.
Sorry, ate it too fast to take a picture of it. But, I can tell you, it was good. 
Lunch
This chicken Gyro sounded really good. But it was Not very good.
I scrapped off pretty much the whole top. I didn’t realize it was going to be smothered in cheese and then more cheese and then a huge dollup of yogurt sauce. Too much for me!
I pretty much at the bread, chicken, and a little yogurt sauce w/ tomatoes. But really was not impressed.
Only means I need to prep & pack my own lunches!
Snack
However, I did enjoy these Crunchy Green Beans I discovered in my grocery store.
Kind of addicting. Not sure why they added Fructose to the ingredients. But its not overpowering and remains at low levels.
But maybe I needed the fructose like I needed more ice coffee. Because the remainder of the day consisted of looking at cars and dealing with insurance companies. So Stressful! But I think we found the next Oatmeal mobile. Will show soon if I can finalize it today!
Question
Do you have a fave Fit Chick that inspires you? Someone posted on your fridge for daily inspiration? Or even a quote?
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the crunchy green beans look dynamite! yummm. idk why anyone would ruin a gyro with cheese. yogurt sauce is all i need.
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Thanks for sharing that interview! I really wanted to see your breakfast
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CrossFit athletes are so inspiring! I’m so curious to see how Annie does this weekend at the games! I’m sure she will be amazing as usual! I think Julie Foucher is going to do awesome too!
That first photo is CRAZY! That looks so intense that it made me tired just looking at it.
I don’t have any specific FitChick, but everyone I see doing any kind of physical activity is inspiring and motivational. We always feel so much better afterwards, right?
Great post and interview.
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Dude!! She just started crossfit two months before going to the crossfit games??! I mean, I know that she has an incredible athletic background but that’s amazing! P.S. pistol squats scare me.
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First: that salad looks amazeeeeeeeballls. so yum
Second: i dont have one specific fit chick who inspires me. EVERY fit chick inspires me. Reading, watching, hearing empowering women kick total booty motivates ME to get off MY booty.
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I am constantly inspired by strong women. I keep a Nike ad on my fridge that says “I am an action figure.”
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Nice!
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I’ve never heard of crunch green beans, but they look good! Where were they located @ in the grocery store?
**What a bummer about your chicken gyro!! One of the worst things may be geting so excited for a certain meal, and it turns out to be just awful!!
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I just happened to walk by and was intrigued by this snack item.
Vons.
and yes, I was bummed, cuz I do love a good gyro. Oh well. gonna check out your link. i have some blueberries that need to be used up!
Seeing strong empowered women is always a wonderful preworkout fueler. Thanks!
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