#cheeringsection

Sports were always a part of my life until I came to the University of Central Florida in the Summer of 2013.

Working out wasn’t something I made time for in my life when I first came to college. I took what I had for granted, I ate fast food, and did nothing but sit around. Even when my roommates said “Hey, come to the gym with us today.”. I became lazy and didn’t see any difference in my body until recently.

I missed being a part of a team but that didn’t change my priorities. Every time I would think about joining a team I’d tell myself I didn’t have time for it and I’d back out. I joined a running group with an old Track and Field friend and I only went to one meeting; I claimed I was too busy. Honestly, I was busy but I probably could have still made a couple minutes here and there for fitness.

In Middle School I was the girl who did every sport she could. Basketball, swim team, volleyball, and so much more. Then when I got to High School I stuck with Soccer (which I had played from the time I could walk) and Track. Every day I would go to practice even when I didn’t really want to or I was injured or sick. I was there in the rain and cold, nothing stopped me from going to practice. It was the motivation of possibly letting my team down that kept me responsible; it kept me healthy and physically fit.

Now I get winded walking up the stairs to my fiance and I’s third floor apartment.

I’ve told myself for months and maybe even years that I was going to make a change. I always said “I’ll work out tomorrow”, “I’ll do it tomorrow”, and “Tomorrow will be the day”. Usually it was, I would do a great job for maybe a week; I would work out everyday and be sore for days after because I was challenging myself.

Then I would fall off the fitness wagon.

I would find excuses, like I don’t have time for that, or I would just decide I’d rather do something else that wasn’t as much hard work, like bing-watching Netflix.

I didn’t hold myself accountable for my actions so it was easy to give up, especially when I didn’t see of feel a difference in my life.

I wasn’t willing to put in the time, which was a shame.

So working out daily is something I’ve wanted to do for myself for a very long time because I don’t like what I see in the mirror anymore. I’ve lost muscle tone and gained some weight.

My GOAL is to work out everyday and feel better (not just about myself but feel stronger and powerful).

I no longer want to be winded walking up and down the stairs.

Yesterday, I started along this journey with my first ever BeachBody workout. I loved it, I’m sore but in the best way possible. It’s a feeling I haven’t had in many years and I’m so excited to see where this takes me.

Today, I’ve begun sharing my journey here and on my Instagram page, https://www.instagram.com/coachkealey/.

I’m sharing my daily struggle and journey to show others that I’ve been in a similar place they’re in. I want to be an example of what you can do if you don’t give up.

Sharing my story will keep me accountable and I will be there with others who need guidance or even just a “Yeah I know it sucks, but we can do this”.

I don’t want anyone else to give up on fitness like I did in the past. I regret not starting sooner, but it’s never too late.

Follow my journey and be a part of my team.

We will cheer each other on no matter what the goal is.