Why I left Gymshark, Staying True to Myself + Toxic Coaches – Natacha Océane

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Hey my friends, I just wanted to have a really open and honest catch up with you since it’s been a little while ♥️ I had a lot of questions about why I left Gymshark and ended my sponsorship with them and I always want to stay honest with you all.

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43 comments

Louise P March 13, 2021 - 9:34 pm

So much love <3

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Abby Palma March 14, 2021 - 7:40 pm

Natasha and Stephanie Buttermore have been the only ones that made me love my body more regardless of what the scale says! And I’m here for Natashas new journey ✨✨✨

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Ana Sofia Figueroa March 17, 2021 - 7:31 pm

they are so cute together I can't :3

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alena March 18, 2021 - 9:35 am

I had a GYMSHARK advertisement before this video started ^^

I just found your channel and I am really impressed! Science is so important. If i had found someone like you 16 years ago i might have not gone down the self hate & eating disorder road. What you are doing is important, especially for young girls 💜

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Ameera TheHybrid March 18, 2021 - 6:34 pm

how old is this young beauty♥️

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So March 19, 2021 - 9:01 pm

THE MEETUPS ARE SUCH A WEIRD IDEA i love you and your content and would love to be friends but i haven't thought about it like that

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Georgiana Kyprianou March 22, 2021 - 7:34 am

Simply the best ❤️

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- Holly - March 24, 2021 - 2:32 pm

thank you from me and Bec <3

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Kim DISSING April 3, 2021 - 9:00 am

why am i getting this shit recommended.. fuck u youtube

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Tan Xin Li April 8, 2021 - 3:15 am

Omg I never knew you’re 1/4 singaporean. Please hold a meet & greet if you ever come Singapore! I love you so much, your content’s always amazing 💖

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Michelle Flair April 8, 2021 - 1:32 pm

A lot of respect to you hunnie xx standing up for what you believe x

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갑분정현 April 10, 2021 - 1:03 pm

I'm sure, just 100% SURE AND BELIEVE, that Natacha and Mario will lead the sport science industry in the near future

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Emilia Grace April 12, 2021 - 8:41 pm

I have been a gymnast for 9 years. and I still can't do box splits completely. and I'm considered flexible.

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Revati Upadhya April 13, 2021 - 11:05 am

Hey Natacha, I have huge respect for you, your journey and how far you've come. I have been following you for years now, and can't tell you how much I value your integrity, science-backed approach to fitness and nutrition. My respect for you went up several notches when you answered the speculation around your Gymshark contract with so much openness and honesty.

I'm not sure if you have a contract with WhiteFox Boutique, if you endorse them or if you just like their apparel and wear them a lot. But they are endorsed by influencers like Sarah's Day that are severely problematic for the very same reasons you have specified you wanted to step back from Gymshark. I would really urge you to look them up, read up about why influencers pushing a "holistic" approach to fitness are actually doing so much damage (peddling unscientific and dabdangerous information about fitness and health, pushing unrealistic body image standards and worst of all: literally contributing to giving people eating disorders.

A lot of this gets pushed under the carpet because Sarah has a playbook — delete comments, block anyone who questions her and avoid all accountability by calling it "hate" or "bullying". This makes her presence (and huge, huge influence) so much more problematic.

Ultimately what you choose to wear is entirely your choice, I am not trying to police that but I was just concerned about whether you are aware of WHTFX's collaborations, and if you are alright being in the same bracket as people like Sarah's Day. My entire perception of you is the exact opposite of what it is of her. I believe you are the right to everything she does wrong. So to see you in the same clothes has irked me for some time now.

Respect, nonetheless. I love your work and will continue to support it.

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Aaliyah Blatchford April 15, 2021 - 6:22 pm

I teared up on that little Girl omg

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Irene Contreras April 18, 2021 - 9:09 pm

You should join to Les Mills

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Taylor Breen April 21, 2021 - 10:36 pm

♥️

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Deanne Peacock May 2, 2021 - 6:23 am

My mum’s Singaporean and I can definitely recommend Singapore as a travel destination when you can travel there again!

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Laa La May 14, 2021 - 9:15 pm

gymshark 6:47

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FSLarsson May 26, 2021 - 2:35 pm

OMG I'm adopted and I love how authentic and unique you are – when the day comes you'll be a fab mum I'm sure x

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Gra RQ June 10, 2021 - 6:09 pm

Natacha. I like gymshark, but they aren't really here from us bustier ladies (32D, which is the most annoying size ever imao. Cup size is a medium, but strap size would be a small or xsmall). Finding supportive really scientifically supportive sports bras is a whole d@mn saga around here. My husband is so sick of hearing about it, I'm sure. haha. I would rather wear a sports bra that I can really really work out in over one that's strappy and cute. (I mean, if you can find both– wow! Yas!- but that's so rare)

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Kara9312 Korovulavula June 12, 2021 - 6:13 am

You were being honest to who you are and that is very important when you live your life. Keep doing you and continue to preach the truth when it comes to fitness.

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Hadar T June 23, 2021 - 9:50 pm

I LOVE YOU

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Alyssa Donnelly June 25, 2021 - 7:40 pm

OMG SHE LOVE CODEL TOO!!!!! YOU'RE MY IDOL

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BFit July 8, 2021 - 5:38 pm

Super attitude to heath and fitness. Wishing you the best

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For Isl July 18, 2021 - 3:33 pm

Much respect to you as always.
I've always admired everything you do from your workouts to nutrition advice and in between. 🙌🏽🙏🏽

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Steve Thea July 20, 2021 - 11:11 am

4:43 🥺

10:45
love how they casual talk about sex n contraception havent noticed that on other tubers

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Snacky McGoo August 3, 2021 - 12:42 am

Natacha go cancel yourself.

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Natalia Almeida - NAC Illustrations August 19, 2021 - 11:56 am

Aw seeing you two together makes me miss my fiance and I see him everyday anyway…

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Jessica Thompson August 22, 2021 - 6:42 am

I’m actually super excited you left Gymshark. Not for any of the valid reasons you mentioned, I just get really bored of seeing everyone wearing the same freaking set all the time 😂

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oops senpai September 4, 2021 - 9:15 am

16:41 bruh I love you guys even more😭

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Isa P September 6, 2021 - 6:39 pm

Love your message. You are having a really positive impact on the fitness industry so thank you for spreading info based on facts. Lots of love and support from Guatemala ❤️🇬🇹

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Taehyung’s Wife September 19, 2021 - 12:20 pm

Love how honest you are Natacha, you are one of my absolute favourite athletes out there!!! Absolutely love all of your science based videos.
Also though I’m so curious who those gymshark athletes were who have messed up advice because that’s not ok and I need to unfollow them

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tamakikawaii September 23, 2021 - 9:20 pm

I really dislike when "fitness influencers" use titles like "get a flat stomach in 7 days" or "get a bigger butt in 14 ways", it's deceiving and dishonest. A lot of people come to my mind, specially lilly Sabri and Chloe Ting.

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Brittany P September 24, 2021 - 3:06 pm

When I watch your videos I get the best vibes and am always in a better mood after. Your positivity is contagious. And you are so so smart! I love that you include research in everything you suggest. Keep doing you Natasha! (Also if you ever thought about creating a podcast or writing a book about your journey I would eat that shit up). Love from Canada!❤️

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GuidetteExpert October 16, 2021 - 9:38 pm

Thanks for doing this video. It really annoys me when uncertified coaches give bullcrap nutrition programs.

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Michaela Bevillard October 20, 2021 - 1:41 pm

Three things! 1. It's super grounding to know that someone like you also experiences imposter syndrome. 2. I love seeing Mario's comfort evolve – he feels more comfortable to really be himself while on camera and we love that! 3. On one hand I get the kid question but at the same time why so many questions! Reproduction is a very personal and private choice.

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Jaclyn Williams October 27, 2021 - 4:22 am

Aww so awesome that you guys want to adopt💕😭❤️ It truly is a special thing!

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Heather&Olive November 6, 2021 - 2:39 pm

Is that a slide in the background? Or stairs?

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Isabella Holmes Zoltak November 21, 2021 - 4:30 am

I love you!!! You're awesome

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Gabriella Kovács November 25, 2021 - 2:00 pm

omg adoption is so awesome, you guys are so awesome!

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Caitlin Erickson November 27, 2021 - 2:59 am

Giiiirl your honesty around Gymshark, amazing. Totally understand it! Love your realness thank you!!

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Amarachi Oji December 16, 2021 - 10:06 am

I’ve literally laughed and empathized and taken notes from all of your videos and I literally just found you. Gold.

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