Women in figure skating, like in every other industry, are expected to conform to an unrealistic standard of beauty. Unhealthy habits are often encouraged to promote a thin frame, and young girls idealize a skewed definition of 'fit.' — Tessa Virtue Copy Share Image
What I love about Nivea is they're all about authenticity. The brand isn't pretending to be anything it isn't. — Tessa Virtue Copy Share Image
There's no easy way to the top of anything, but it's a lot of hard work and I feel maybe I have the confidence… — Tessa Virtue Copy Share Image
I have a muscular build and I've learned to embrace that because it's makes me strong, giving me speed and power on the ice.… — Tessa Virtue Copy Share Image
My grandmother used to make the most incredible chicken divan, and my mom has carried out that tradition. It's my comfort food. It's amazing… — Tessa Virtue Copy Share Image
I'm very task-oriented. The idea of constantly pursuing something with purpose helps me to stay focused. — Tessa Virtue Copy Share Image
I couldn't believe just how emotional I was about the London Olympics. Before the Games even started, I was reading a newspaper sitting in… — Tessa Virtue Copy Share Image
I don't often wear perfume, because I am sensitive to smells, but vanilla has a warmth to it, and it's inviting and soft. — Tessa Virtue Copy Share Image
We care so much about the sport that we invest everything we have into it. — Tessa Virtue Copy Share Image
As women, we're busy. We're under stress and under pressure, and the expectations are so high for us, so the first thing to go… — Tessa Virtue Copy Share Image
Anytime an athlete deals with an injury, it forces you to revaluate and refocus. — Tessa Virtue Copy Share Image
When I'm not on the ice, I do interval work on the bike or the elliptical, trying to mimic a four-minute routine. But it… — Tessa Virtue Copy Share Image
