“This is MY year!” is a statement that can be heard at the beginning of each new year by those who want to make a change in their lives with New Year’s resolutions, goals, and challenges.
But as one woman has proven, you can change your life from the inside and outside by being consistent.
In 2013, LaKeisha spent 100 days going to the gym and documenting her weight loss journey. Her results show not just a healthier person, but a happier one.
In her first video, LaKeisha reveals that she’s 348 pounds and suffers from low self-esteem and depression.
“I always just thought of myself as someone who was unattractive and was not fit to be married or have kids,” she says in her video diary.
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LaKeisha vowed to go to the gym for 100 days, and did just that. Many think that LaKeisha’s transformation was just about weight loss, but it was much more than that. LaKeisha actually learned to love herself more.
Now, in 2017, she echoes what she learned in an Instagram post, “In 2016, I did what I wanted, without compromising. And I was happy.”
She goes on to post, “2017 Goals: ???? Live life. Have fun. Kick ass. Cash checks. The only opinion that matters is the one I asked for. But, you guys are cool. Thank you for all the emails, DMS and messages. I appreciate all the positive light.”
Talking publicly about the difficult moments during her 100 day journey (depression, low self-esteem, trust issues, etc) helped her get past them and truly find love for herself, her body, and the experiences she’s had. “You really have to become aware that there’s nothing wrong with you,” she says. “There’s nothing wrong with your body, your mind, your hair.”
With each video, you start to see a change. Even by Day 52, she looks noticeably happier. By Day 70, she reaches one of her first goals – dropping out of the “300 Club” and hitting 299 pounds! By Day 90, her body has become much more flexible, and she could pull her leg up straight.
By the end of LaKeisha’s 100 days, she dropped from a size 26 to a size 22 and found the self-esteem that had been missing in her life.
“I want you to see how one person really changes everything about their life,” she says.
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Don’t rely on “feeling like it.” Treat your workouts like appointments you can’t miss.
Pick specific days and times (e.g., Mon/Wed/Fri at 7am).
Block it on your calendar like a meeting.
Consistency thrives on routine, not willpower.
One of the biggest mistakes is going too hard too fast.
Aim for 3 days a week instead of 6.
Even 20–30 minutes counts.
The goal is to build the habit first, not chase perfection.
Instead of saying “I want to lose weight,” shift to:
“I’m someone who shows up for my workouts.”
When you attach fitness to who you are, consistency becomes natural.
Make it as easy as possible to get to the gym:
The fewer barriers, the fewer excuses.
Progress isn’t only about weight. Track things like:
Seeing progress keeps you coming back.
Even on low-motivation days:
Do something (10-minute workout, quick stretch, light cardio)
Consistency beats intensity every time.
If you hate your workouts, you won’t stick with them. Try:
The best workout is the one you’ll repeat.
People stay consistent when someone else is expecting them to show up.
Even elite athletes aren’t motivated every day. What separates them is discipline.
Show up even when you don’t feel like it
Momentum builds after you start
For long-term consistency, go deeper than aesthetics:
Purpose is stronger than motivation.
LaKeisha’s 100-day program was inspired by Give It 100, the online community curated by Karen Cheng. Last year, Karen recorded her progress as she taught herself how to dance in 100 Days, and soon after started Give It 100 to inspire others to accomplish their goal, be it learning to dance, losing weight, or any sort of project that takes patience and dedication to succeed.
Follow LaKeisha’s day-by-day progress here.
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