Kat Merchant
@KatMerchant14
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💪 Body Transformation Coach 📩 DM me 'more info' to talk about my 1:1 fitness & nutrition coaching 🏉 Rugby World Champion + Pundit | Corporate Speaker.
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Turning 40 doesn’t have to mean declining fitness and an expanding waistline.
I’ve created a free training video to help you feel 10 years younger.
Comment ‘fit over 40’ for access
#fitover40
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I can honestly say how much it hurts to lose a World Cup final.
It broke me and I thought about it every day for 4 years.
Be kind and support our players. They gave EVERYTHING in that final and deserve support
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Honesty post-
Yesterday I was broken.
After horrid comments online I felt insecure and anxious.
It makes me sad that strangers have the power to do this.
I will continue to highlight these trolls in the hope it will make the pathway easier in the future for athletic women.
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3 reasons you need to up your protein intake:..
1. You want to lose body fat
2. You want to build muscle
3. You are hungry all the time
DM ‘guide’ for our high protein 5 day meal plan
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Thanks for all the kind comments and messages after yesterdays trolling.
I try to fill my content with positivity and it’s lovely to hear from people who have found it helpful or motivating.
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I retired due to concussions- most of which occurred as the tackler. Head to hip or head to knee. THREAD
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Got called masculine yesterday because of my physique. At first I felt embarrassed but then I realised I train hard and am proud of what I can do. Women can be strong and still be feminine
#bodyconfidence
#strongwomen
#womenwhotrain
#bodyimage
#feminine
#bodyimage
#bekind
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@AllBlacks
Why celebrate world champions black ferns on international women’s day when instead you can post about male players guilty of domestic abuse being grateful for the women who allow them to play. Do better
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After some online abuse I’ve decided I’m not going to be bullied. Let’s use social media to be positive and supported how other
#trolls
#bekind
#positivity
#supporteachother
#youdoyou
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I’m looking for 2-3 people who want to lose 10kg plus sustainably over the next few weeks to join my body transformation programme.
You’ll get 1-1 support on lifestyle, nutrition and fitness coaching, plus accountability and motivation.
To get involved, comment ‘me
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Femininity and Muscle.
I’ve always been athletic but after years of being called ‘manly’ or ‘huge’ I started hiding my arms.
Then I realised, people judge regardless so who cares?
I train to be fit and strong. So call me a unit- I’m confident and I’ll take it as a compliment 💪
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My thoughts from the final-
Eng put in an incredible shift with 14 players.
Black ferns know how to show up for big games.
Refereeing consistency over cards was poor.
It’s Shocking Dow wasn’t immediately taken off for HiA- player safety HAS to come first.
Women’s rugby is class
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Apparently my ‘bulk’ is off putting.
Comments like this are why some women are put off lifting.
Comments like this are why I post.
You won’t look like this accidentally and if my arms put you off joining my programme then quite honestly good.
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What an incredible group of women! Previous red roses and current World Cup squad came together tonight. Can’t wait to see what this squad can do on Saturday!
@EnglandRugby
#redroses
#workdcup
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‘You look like a man’ ….says the man with no muscles….
Strength isn’t masculine or feminine- it’s strength.
You aren’t less masculine if you aren’t muscular, and you aren’t less feminine if you are.
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The impact of trolling on mental health-
One of my IG reels reached the wrong side of social media and I've been receiving a lot of horrible comments.
A lot of them telling me I look manly and I should stay off social media if comments offend me.
I've got to be honest waking
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The truth about steroids-
I don’t take them.
Never have. Never will.
Simple.
I lift 4/5 times a week. Eat 200g of protein a day & 3000 calories.
Happy to answer any questions in the comments but any accusatory ones will be deleted.
#strongwomen
#training
#nutrition
#gains
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Had a few new followers recently so thought I’d re-introduce myself!
I’m Kat.
Rugby World Cup winner turned pundit.
Often found lifting heavy things or enjoying a glass of wine.
I have 3 dogs.
I help people lose weight sustainability with my body transformation programme 💪
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Grand Slam decider.
58000 tickets sold!
On the mic for 5 live!
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I used to be body conscious- worried about looking too muscular, now here I am buzzing that I can see my bicep vein through my top 💪
A lot can change in a couple of years!
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Suns out guns out at Bristol for the clash vs Exeter.
Watch here from 12.45
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"𝑵𝒐 𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒃𝒆 𝒐𝒇𝒇𝒆𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒅 𝒃𝒚 𝒂 𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒐𝒏𝒈 𝒘𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒏. 𝑰𝒕 𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒖𝒍𝒅 𝒃𝒆 𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒅 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒄𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒆𝒅."
Great to chat to
@BBCRadio2
to raise awareness on this topic. My thoughts below.
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Me doing my thing despite the trolling. Thanks for all the supportive messages. I’m still smiling, training and posting content
#biceps
#weights
#PositiveVibes
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Be strong, be brave, be confident. Break down barriers. Be yourself and chase your dreams 💪
#InternationalWomensDay
#strongwomen
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I realised something yesterday.
I’m really happy.
Strange thing to realise and perhaps strange to post- but it hit me this morning and made me feel quite emotional.
I was bullied at primary school.
I never quite felt like I fitted in after that and had body image issues that
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This is why I post about body positivity and women being strong…
#trolls
#dobetter
#bodypositivity
#strongwomen
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We are looking for 2-3 people who want to lose 10kg before summer.
Training, nutrition and lifestyle coaching for all abilities.
Comment ‘more info’ and I’ll message you
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How 2 airport interactions showed me attitudes to strong women are changing.
First the baggage handler commented on my strength (not size).
Secondly security loudly said- ‘don’t you know that you can’t carry guns?’ Whilst smiling appreciatively.
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I’m looking for 2-3 people who want to lose 10kg plus sustainably over the next few weeks to join my body transformation programme.
You’ll get 1-1 support on lifestyle, nutrition and fitness coaching, plus accountability and motivation.
To get involved, comment ‘me
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Work life balance 🥂
Today I’m flying business class on holiday with my fiancé.
If you told me 10 years ago I’d be able to do this I would believe you.
I used to get paid £6p/h at the gym. 5.30am starts.
When I played 7’s semi pro I picked up extra work connecting cables in
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I’ve been through 2 big transformations in my life.
I went from being this shy and awkward girl to a Rugby World Cup winner.
And more recently, going from someone who didn't even have a laptop pre-pandemic to a fully-fledged business owner.
Both were huge for my confidence.
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I don’t train to be skinny.
I train to be strong (and look jacked).
Whatever your goals are- go chase them.
Life is too short to not go for it 💪
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I used to get negative attention for my muscles. I tried dieting and cardio (which I hated) to look more ‘feminine’.
But that’s not me.
I love being strong.
So I thought f**k it- I’m going to fuel my body, start lifting & embrace what my body can do 💪
Never been happier!
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Life is all about balance!
Happy Friday everyone 🏋️♀️ 🍷 🐩
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I don’t train to look a certain way.
I train to be strong.
That doesn’t stop the constant comments that I’m ‘Too masculine’ or
‘Must be on roids’
I train for me. Not for strangers approvals (or disapproval).
Don’t like it? Scroll on…
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‘I hate muscle on women’.
Random comment on a photo of me dressed up for a night out.
Not sure why they felt the need to tell me that.
I don’t train to ‘look good’ for anyone other than myself.
I like feeling strong.
I like feeling powerful.
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Feeling broken.
I’m a positive person. I spend most my energy making others feel good about themselves.
I want young girls to have an understanding that they can do sports and be athletic and not feel insecure anouy their bodies.
And I love the support I get, but today is one
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Overwhelmed by the positive response to my bbc radio 2 interview today about challenging the negative perceptions that strong women face. Huge thanks for all the kind messages
#strongwomen
#thanks
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It’s easy to say ‘ignore trolls’ but when you get called a bloke and accused of being on roids pretty much daily just for being a strong women it gets frustrating!
#strongwomen
#dobetter
#trolls
#crossfit
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Woke up to 100’s of comments on my Instagram reel calling me a man.
Genuine question- what is it about women with muscle that causes this kind of response?
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Anyway, this will be my next reel…
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‘Must be on Roids’ said the average troll not willing to admit to themselves that the actual reason we have different physiques is because I am willing to put in the graft. Makes me so mad
#strongwomen
#troll
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Think I’m in Twitter jail. Can you comment if you can see this please?
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Surviving to Thriving.
2020 was really hard for me- going through an awful break up straight into living alone during lockdown.
Over training, under eating and confidence shot.
2023 and i’m healthy, confident & happy.
See Insta for full story on how I went about making changes
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I often get asked why I respond to trolls.
I do it for her.
Younger me.
At first school I was bullied because I was sporty. I liked being active and playing and that wasn't what girls were 'supposed to be doing'.
Thread 1/4
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Made the 14 shirt player list at twickenham changing rooms 🏴 🌹
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Cocktails with a view. Yes I look like a giant and I’m ok with it
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Feeling jacked. Is that a good enough reason to post? I’m going with yes 💪
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When you turn up to support your friend then get inducted yourself
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Got called a narcissist yesterday.
On a separate note here is a photo of me with a pump on….
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It gets better… going through security ‘didn’t anyone tell you that you can’t carry guns’. I’m definitely wearing this top again
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When In 🇮🇹 ☀️
Between Brushing up on my Romanian pronunciations
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@thecarolemalone
‘Banging on about it’. I work with lots of clients who are going through it and it has a huge impact on their lives. Don’t like hearing about it then scroll on. Don’t try silence women about their journey.
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How did our first advertising campaign go?
Lots of abuse… by other women.
Feeling pretty sh*t right now but not giving up 💪
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Approximately how long did it take me to hit the spa in the new pad? 👀
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As muscular women, myself and Demi get stared at a lot.
But this week in Paris at the Olympics we’ve found people just want to ask us what sport we do and are we competing in the games (sadly we are not).
But It shows that having so many athletic, incredible women competing on
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Overwhelmed by the supportive comments on my bullying post.
It's easy to say ignore it or get off social media but I use social media for my work and I do see the hurtful comments .
BUT the level of support I've had and the DM's telling me awesome things about your daughters
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The recent increase in trolling has also shown an increase in support- which I love and appreciate. But please don’t troll the trolls, especially about appearance. Online bullying is never acceptable. I want to stamp it out not encourage it.
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Apparently my arm bulk is off putting...
If you want a free training video on how to build muscle while dropping fat comment "me!".
Then, when you get insulted for your athletic physique, you'll know you're on the right track 💪
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@jimhamilton4
This has to be stopped.
Contact and controlled aggression is part of rugby.
Intentionally injuring a player is not.
A hope he gets a long ban.
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Well done to new client Paul, who has lost 11lb in 2 weeks on my body transformation programme and is putting in the hard graft today in the snow! 👏
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We are looking for people who want to become a happier and healthier version of themselves.
Our programme offers more then just weight loss.
If you want unstoppable motivation and mega confidence - while hitting your physique goals - comment “more info” and I’ll be in touch!
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How amazing is this? Young girls wanting to grow up and be strong 💪 makes the trolling 💯 worth it
#strongwomen
#trolls
#bekind
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When I retired, I restricted my food & upped my cardio to fit what a 'feminine' physique looked like.
As people would tell me how "manly" I looked.
Now I train to be strong & embrace the body that comes with that.
Still get called manly, just now I don't care.
Brb, lifting
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Eng vs Wales today. It’s amazing how far the game has come. Over 11,000 tickets sold. Both sides now with some professional contracts. The game will be on tv and radio! I’ll be ok the mic for Bbc 5 live. Things definitely moving in the right direction and I for one am loving it
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Suns out up in Edinburgh for Eng vs Scotland. If you can’t watch it I’ll be talking you through it on bbc 5 live
#sixnations
#rugby
#comms
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New hairdo for the World Cup final!
I’ll be on the mic alongside
@Sara_Orchard
on
@bbc5live
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England vs Black Ferns in a World Cup final at a SOLD OUT Eden Park.
Games don’t come bigger than this one.
Will
@EnglandRugby
make history?
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10 years ago today.
Words cannot express what we achieved together that day.
Incredible group of women
And staff.
#worldchampions
#redroses
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Got your back…
😅
@KatMerchant14
with one of the most important intercepts you'll see this weekend 🎥
#Premier15s
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Messages like this really make my day and are a big part of why I post a lot of my content- I want girls, boys, men and women to feel comfortable with their physique and if I can inspire people to stay healthy and fit that’s great 💪. Thanks for all the
#positive
messages
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