“If I can do the same thing without an arm, that means we are both able. I am not disabled for having less.”
Often, the first thing that people see when they look at Xabier Osa is his missing limb. They think it’s a problem — a physical impairment that may have been due to an accident or illness.
But for Xabi, his physical health was never the thing standing in the way of his success. It was his mental health and attitude towards life.
“It was me thinking that I couldn’t.”
After discovering exercise, Xabi’s outlook on life completely transformed. He is now a thriving functional fitness athlete and coach, with a mission to inspire and help others to achieve greatness.
Watch the final episode of The Locker Room series now to hear more of Xabi’s incredible story.
At Myprotein, we truly believe that looking after your mind is every bit as important as taking care of your physical fitness, and we recognise how important it is to keep the conversations around mental health going.
To celebrate Mental Health Awareness, for each week of October we shared an episode of The Locker Room — a series of candid interviews with our ambassadors and athletes that give their experiences with mental health a platform. Because we are #StrongerTogether.
Check out the other episodes right here:
If you have been affected by any of the issues raised in this video, the following organisations may be able to provide help and advice:
Mental Health UK: https://mentalhealth-uk.org/information-and-support/
CALM: https://www.thecalmzone.net/
Samaritans: 116 123 (free 24-hour helpline)
Shout (a 24/7 crisis text line): text SHOUT to 85258
Lauren is a recipe writer and English Literature graduate who firmly believes in a balanced approach to fitness. She has always been a keen swimmer and, in recent years, has discovered the benefits of weight training and hot yoga. When she's not in the gym, you'll find her cooking up new recipes or enjoying brunch with her friends, having moved on from her student days of living on pasta.
