On July 09, 2021, Lee gave an exclusive interview with People where she shared her experiences as a new mom and resuming her career.
The MMA star always wanted to be a mother, and she has been cherishing every moment with Ava as possible. Regardless, she is still focused on her career and being a fighter.
Even during pregnancy, Lee did not give up exercising. Nevertheless, she did not do heavy ones and as frequently as she used to. After giving birth, she returned to the gym in two months in June 2021.
However, the experience was strange for her since her body was different after pregnancy. She said that she had “certain expectations” for her body, but it needs time.
The athlete is already mentally prepared for her comeback but not physically. This is why she is taking it one day at a time.
While Lee is working to be a better MMA fighter, many believe she will not be as good as before. But the new mom thinks she is stronger than ever before.
Being a mother has given her more strength than ever, and she is going to use it to her advantage in the ring.
I think that now that I've had Ava, it definitely makes me so much stronger as a woman and it'll be like my secret weapon when I get back into the cage.
Similarly, by going back to the ring after a short maternal break, Lee wants to set an example for her daughter — she wants Ava to learn never to give up her passion and chase her dreams.
Lee wants to prove that she can be a mother and a fighter — both at the same time.
