Watch Star Wars’ Daisy Ridley Deadlift 176 Pounds

Star Wars: The Force Awakens actor Daisy Ridley uploaded a fantastic video to her Instagram along with an inspiring message to women about body image.

The video was posted four months ago but I saw it making the rounds on Twitter today thanks to retweets.



In case you can’t read the inscription it says:

I don’t know if #fitnessfriday is a thing(?!) but HERE’S MINE! Lifting 80 kilos/176 pounds feeling like an absolute boss. 😏😏😏 Initially I had to pack on some muscle to look like a desert scavenger, but have continued working out because it makes me feel really good. The female form is beautiful in all shapes and sizes, whether that’s athletic, straight up straight down or curvy; you just have to do what makes you feel good, try not compare yourself to other people and LOVE YOURSELF!!! As it stands I’m of the athletic variety so I’m gonna keep pumping those weights 😄😄😄 #girlswholift

As if I didn’t adore her enough…

(via Erika Sorensen on Twitter)

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