"I've said this again and again in my Warrior Woman classes: what defines a strong woman in my eyes has nothing to do with how fast she runs or the dumbbells she grabs; it's about the strength she gives to others. It's about finding your strongest self inside so that you can inspire, motivate, and support everyone in your life. It's about believing in yourself enough to push through the adversity and the stereotypes and stand up for progress. It's about overcoming the hardest, darkest parts of your life by moving forward every single day.
When I think about the 'warrior women' I see in my life, I think about my mom. I think about my girlfriends who make me stronger. I think about the pregnant woman walking up an incline on the treadmill at my Barry's Bootcamp class. Badass.
A woman's physical appearance of strength — of muscles — is hot. It shows me that she sees her potential and she's not afraid to go for it. It shows other women that 'strong is the new skinny' — that she chooses health over deprivation.
Don't wait until you gain the muscle to feel your strongest self, because you'll never get there. You have to first believe you are a strong woman . . . someone who will always find a way . . . someone who adapts . . . someone who is capable of supporting herself and others. Then share your strength with the world — because that's a warrior woman."
