Jaime Seeman
👤 Speaker
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TED Talks Daily
The wonder of weightlifting | Jaime Seeman
Two years after I set out to regain my health, I competed on a show called Titan Games with real everyday heroes.
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The wonder of weightlifting | Jaime Seeman
And in that same year, I competed at the Mrs. America pageant.
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The wonder of weightlifting | Jaime Seeman
Doing both of these things in the same year was my attempt to shatter the cultural stereotypes that continue to tell us that muscles are just for men.
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The wonder of weightlifting | Jaime Seeman
So let me leave you with a very clear call to action.
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The wonder of weightlifting | Jaime Seeman
Start lifting heavy things now.
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The wonder of weightlifting | Jaime Seeman
Nobody can do it for you.
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The wonder of weightlifting | Jaime Seeman
Your older self will thank you.
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The wonder of weightlifting | Jaime Seeman
Or if you are your older self, it's never too late.
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The wonder of weightlifting | Jaime Seeman
This is not about aesthetics.
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The wonder of weightlifting | Jaime Seeman
This is about health.
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The wonder of weightlifting | Jaime Seeman
And physically strong women are healthy women.