Becky Lynch Workout and Diet

Professional Wrestler
Born: 1987

Becky Lynch is the professional name of Rebecca Quin. She grew up in a suburb of Dublin, Ireland. Lynch was active as a child, rode horseback, swam and played basketball, and she also enjoyed watching wrestling on tv with her brother. She began studying politics, history and philosophy in college but dropped out. In 2002, Lynch began wrestling training and debuted just 5 months later under the professional name of Rebecca Knox. Early in her career, she teamed up with her brother. Lynch joined the Canadian SuperGirls Wrestling circuit and became their inaugural champion in 2005. In 2006, she suffered a serious head injury that sidelined her from the sport until 2012 when she signed with the WWE. In 2016, she was the first SmackDown Women’s Backlash Champion and has defended the title 3 times. Lynch performed stunts for an episode of Vikings and has appeared in a few films, including The Marine 6: Close Quarters. She is also featured in several video games. Lynch dubbed herself ‘The Man’ but in May 2020, she went on maternity leave and has been renamed ‘The Mom.’ Lynch is in a relationship with fellow wrestler Colby Lopez aka Seth Rollins. She has millions of followers on social media. Lynch is 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighs about 135 lbs.

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Becky Lynch’s Diet

Summary

Lynch takes her diet very seriously. She sticks primarily to organic foods, as do a lot of celebrities including Gisele Bunchen, Jessica Alba, and Courtney Cox. Her daily go-tos include a morning cup of coffee, oatmeal and egg whites. She loves veggies in all forms: salads, roasted, grilled and she won’t say no to a sweet potato fry. She stays hydrated by drinking plenty of water. And like any Irish lass, she loves her tea and toast.

Estimated Macros

  • Medium Carb  25% 25%
  • Medium Fat  25% 25%
  • High Protein 50% 50%

Diet Details

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Earthy Eating

Lynch fuels her body with only the cleanest ingredients found in nature, which is especially important now that she’s about to become a mom.
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Mini Pre-Match Meal

Lynch doesn’t like to eat right before a bout in the ring, but if she is in the mood for a snack, she’ll have something light, like rice cakes.
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‘The Man’ Is Multitalented

Lynch knows her way around a kitchen and says she loves cooking. Although she once made the mistake of forgetting to put the lid on a blender before turning it on. She wound up with whipping cream all over the kitchen.

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Sweet Cheat

When Lynch is in the mood for a treat, she picks a classic: chocolate.

What to Eat

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Organic Meat

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Organic Eggs

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Organic Vegetables

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Organic Fruit

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Organic Oatmeal

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Organic Bananas

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Organic Berries

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Organic Feta

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Organic Beans/chickpeas

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Organic Almonds

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Organic Bread

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Organic Rice cakes

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Organic Coffee

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Water

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Chocolate (treat)

What to Avoid

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Bread

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Pasta

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Refined Sugar

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Processed Foods

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Trans Fats

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GMO Foods

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Junk Food

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Fast Food

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Chemical Additives

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Artificial Ingredients

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Fish

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Lynch on Her Favorite Eats

‘I love me some toast.’

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Lynch on Her Dream Meal

‘Sweet potato fries, burgers, salad, lots of roasted veggies, plus lots of cake and chocolate and to top it off, tea and toast.’

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Lynch on Her Least Favorite Food

‘I ate fried crickets in Cambodia and let’s just say I will not be dining on them again.’

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Lynch on Fish

‘I have never eaten fish in my life nor do I ever intend to.’

Becky Lynch’s Workout Routine

Weekly Routine

Slow Start

Lynch may look like she spent her entire life in the gym, but she actually failed PE as a teen. Flunking gym class motivated her to get fit.

Superstar Trainer

Lynch works with celebrity CrossFit trainer Josh Gallegos. He regularly creates new routines for her to keep things fresh.

Think Outside the Box

Because Lynch spends a lot of time on the road, she and her trainer must come up with creative ways for her to train, often with no equipment at all.

Daily Dose

Lynch works out virtually every day and considers it as important for her mental health as it is for her physical health.

Couples’ Training

Lynch says working out with her fiancé Seth Rollins helps them both. He works to match her speed and endurance while she is forced to push harder to keep up in strength training.

CrossFit She-sus

While Lynch has tried out a lot of different types of exercise, CrossFit is her favorite. She is such a big advocate, she calls herself the ‘CrossFit Shesus’ (Jesus). She can deadlift 300 lbs.

Exercise Style

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Some Sample Becky Lynch CrossFit Routines

10 to 1 Countdown Workout of the day (WOD): Do 10 kettlebell swings (moderate weight) followed by 10 dumbbell thrusters (light weight), then do 9 of each, then 8 etc.

Burpee box jumps: Do as many 8 burpee box jumps & 16 kettlebell swings as you can in 8 min.

Bodyweight WOD: Do 3 rounds of 10 as fast as you can
Air squats
Sit-ups
Push-ups
Ring rows
Burpees

Squat, Pull-Up, Press, Run: Do 3 rounds of 12 front squats w/ barbell, 10 pull ups & 8 push-presses. Finish with 1/4 mile run.

Running Sandwich: Run 1/4 mile, followed by 40 air squats, 30 sit-ups, 20 burpees, 10 pull-ups, then another 1/4 mile run.

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Lynch on CrossFit

‘I’ve always been lifting since I started training to be a wrestler at 15, but I’ve recently got really into CrossFit and I love it. It’s something that constantly pushes you and constantly tests you both physically and mentally.’

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Lynch on her Fiancé, Seth Rollins

‘They call Rollins ‘CrossFit Jesus’ but if you want you can call me ‘CrossFit Shesus. Don’t feel obligated or under pressure.’

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Lynch on Being a Champ

‘Championship represents being at the top of your game. It means that you are the best of the best.’

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Lynch on Being Named WWE Fittest Superstar

‘Another goal got.’

Becky Lynch’s Supplements

Becky Lynch hasn’t shared too much information about the supplements she takes, but the following supplements could be beneficial to those following a similar diet and exercise routine.
Protein Powder

whey protein

Whey protein is a common choice of athletes and anyone who is looking to get ripped. Whey protein builds muscle, speeds recovery, suppresses appetite and boosts metabolism.

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turmeric

Turmeric

Turmeric is another antioxidant, anti-inflammatory supplement that supports brain function and health throughout the body. The gut is sometimes called ‘the second brain’ and proper digestion is important for everyone’s well-being.

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probiotics

Probiotics

Probiotics are essential for a healthy gut biome.

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Vitamin D

vitamin D

Many people are deficient in vitamin D, and there is a high correlation between vitamin D deficiency and depression.

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vitamin B12

Vitamin B12

Vitamin B12 is also important for brain health and essential for a developing fetus.

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Omega 3 Fish Oil

omega-3s

Lynch has also admitted to suffering from depression and says she does not care for seafood, making omega-3s a good supplement. Omega-3s reduce inflammation in the body and also boost brain health.
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Magnesium

magnesium

Many are also deficient in magnesium, and stress, alcohol, sugar and caffeine all deplete this essential nutrient.

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SAM-e

SAM-e

SAM-e combines with ATP in the brain to make neurotransmitters, and has been shown to be as effective as some antidepressants.

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GABA

GABA

GABA is made by the brain but supplementing can help calm the nervous system.

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Multivitamin

multivitamin

Finally, a multivitamin is never a bad idea to cover all of your essential nutrients.

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Becky Lynch’s Lifestyle

Serious Hit

During a 2006 match, Lynch sustained an injury to a cranial nerve that nearly ended her career. She was deeply depressed for several years.

Rough Start

Lynch struggled with drinking and substance abuse as a teen. Wrestling helped her straighten out, and she gave up all the bad stuff.

Bring In the Clowns

Unlike a lot of people, Lynch adores clowns. She says she loves acting foolish, and that was part of the attraction of wrestling.

Want Ice With That?

As if she didn’t log enough air miles through wrestling, Lynch once worked as a flight attendant for Aer Lingus. After a couple of years of passing out headphones and peanuts, she was ready to head back into the ring.

Alternate Reality

Lynch says that if she weren’t a pro wrestler, she’d be acting and writing for the stage and screen, especially sit coms. She actually has a degree in acting from the Dublin Institute of Technology.

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Lynch on Wrestling

‘Wrestling didn’t change my life. It saved my life.’

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Lynch on Being Sidelined by Injury

‘I just thought that the door closed for me for life…and I went into a deep depression.’

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Lynch on Clowns

‘I studied clowns. I studied the art of clowns. I actually did my thesis on clowns.’

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Lynch on the Good Life

‘I get excited about getting up in the morning and getting coffee, having a good breakfast and getting a good workout. Having a good time with my friends. That’s pretty much it and what I want out of life.’

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