Kim Seeley - FitSights

Why did you become interested in fitness?
After college, I took a good look at myself and realized just how unhealthy I had become. I was not overweight but very unfit. Skinny fat girl. Gross! Years of eating junk and partying had taken its toll. I was unhappy with my appearance and what most people are surprised to find out is that I am also an insulin dependent diabetic. I let years pass by living with a disease that was so out of control. Lets just say death was knocking at my door based on how poorly I took care of my disease.

I had been an off again on again aerobics type of a girl but never consistent and never had I ever lifted a weight. On my 27th birthday I gave myself the best gift ever. . . personal training sessions . . . I began eating clean, lifting weights and doing regular cardio and I never looked back. My disease is in good control and I am thrilled. As a youth growing up with diabetes, I never seemed able to handle competitive sports and diabetes control. I missed out on a lot. Today, I am better educated, technology has improved and now I have an avenue to live out some athletic dreams through fitness that I never fulfilled in my youth.

What other physical activities do you enjoy to stay fit?
Lifting weights is my all time favorite. I’d much rather lift than do cardio any day of the week. I also enjoy going to gymnastics classes despite my late start. I love all water activities. My family has a lake house, jet skis and a boat. Fun, fun, fun!

What are your goals within the fitness industry?
I have actually achieved the one goal that I never thought possible. I earned my pro card at the USA Fitness Championship in July. I suppose now I will re-evaluate my goals as a professional athlete. I’m kind of still in awe over the whole pro card thing.

Additional Notes
I would like to thank a few people in and out of the industry for all of the support over the years.

Thank you to Kevin Creegan for fantastic choreography.
Thank you to Jeremy Minihan for getting my physique to where it is today.
Thank you to Debbie Cole, Lori Laue, and the rest of my fitness crew back in KC. Thanks to the crew in Oklahoma. Love you guys.