Alli Alberts is a feminine force to be reckoned with.
By day, she’s dentist in Prosthodontics, working on a fellowship.
But by night, she’s a football player for the Chicago Bliss.
That’s right! Alli isn't just a fan of football, but enjoys playing the sport competitively in an all-woman league. She’s just one woman of many who are embracing exercise as a way of life, and not a chore. And there are so many more examples of women who embody all kinds of strength, not just the physical.
She admits that before playing, she was never fully confident in her body. She was ashamed of her athletic build because it wasn’t how other women were built.
But by playing the sport, she gained confidence in her strength. What started to matter was not how she looked, but how she could excel at what she loved: football! Now, in both the uniform of a dentist and of an athlete, she feels strong, confident, and intelligent.
We love that her focus is not on what she looks like, but the satisfaction she gets by winning a game and playing an important part in the team’s dynamic. By setting an example for young women, Alli sends an important message about positive body image: It’s not what you look like, it’s how you strive to accomplish your goals!
So what does she love the most about being on a football team? The camaraderie and the drive that all these women share.
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