– TMZ Sports recently spoke to WWE Superstar Braun Strowman who discussed his problems dealing with issues with body dysmorphism. Below are some highlights (via TMZ & Fightful).
Strowman on dealing with body dysmorphism: “I used to have problems and still have problems with body dysmorphism. I struggled with bullying growing up because I was a chubby little kid and then I grew up to be that gigantic Mongoloid of who I am and I’m still judged for it because people look at me and say: “Oh, that big meathead. ‘”
When I heard from the fans how he inspired them: “And after seeing how much I’ve changed in the last year, what it has done for other people. The messages I get from fans, friends, family, strangers around the world who text me, “Hey, I saw your fitness goal. It made me change my eating habits, hit the gym again, I lost 100 pounds, I lost 200 pounds. ‘All that stuff. I have mothers, fathers write to me: “I have changed the way I cook for my family and for my children. We eat more at home. We eat more home-cooked meals than eat out. “And it’s really cool to see the trickle effect wear off if in a million years I never thought I would mean so much to people all over the world. I’m a simple country boy from a tiny little town in North Carolina who tripped and fell into the coolest job in the world. “
Braun Strowman on how humble it is for him: “It’s humble, it’s really humble. To see the transformation pictures people send me it’s easy, wow. Then hear the stories of how they are healthier not only physically but mentally as well. That was the biggest thing I noticed because I used to fight and still struggle with body dysmorphism. I struggled with bullying growing up because I was a chubby little kid and then I grew up to be that gigantic Mongoloid of who I am and I’m still judged for it because people look at me and say: “Oh, so big a fool.” I don’t mind, I take that as a compliment because I’m working really hard to make it look that way. But don’t judge a book by its cover. I am very articulate. I feel kind of intelligent and you know, I like reading, I like to study, I like to explore and it’s more than just a fee, I’ll grind your bones to make mine bread. It’s really great to break stereotypes, break through these walls built for these venomous masculinity men, and really show the world how compassionate and loving we really are. But just don’t annoy us because if you make us angry, you probably won’t like it. “
