On a daily basis, since around middle school I have had issues with my confidence. Nobody knows this because for one, I do not enjoy talking about it, and two, I put forth a lot of effort into hiding it. This is not to say that I am completely down on myself all the time, but my confidence issues have definitely held me back from a lot of accomplishments. One of the main reasons I have this issue has to do with my weight. Growing up, I was never a stocky or overweight kid. I have always been skinny or slender. It seemed like everywhere I went, whether it be a family event or at school, someone always had something to say about my weight or how skinny I looked. I was also often compared to my …show more content…
In order to do this, I often set goals for myself. One of my biggest fears is going to college and not being able to play freshman year due to my size. So in order to prevent this, I have set the goal of reaching 190 lbs. before I leave for college next summer. I believe that once I reach this goal, the sky is the limit for me. Seeing that I am currently at 175 lbs., this goal will be a tough one. As a result of accomplishing this task my confidence level will increase, not just on the field, but in many other aspects of my life as well. I am aware that reaching this goal will be difficult, but with the help of God, prayer, and loved ones, I know I will reach my