Kelly Owns Sisley Health, started The BTP and is getting her feet wet writing books with her first e-book available, “Biohacking 101.”
she is a parent to 2 rescue dogs and a needy adopted cat. She was a triple sport athlete in college, is a 2-time soccer national champion, all american goalkeeper and is in the Athletic Hall of Fame.
I HAVE BEEN THERE
Elite Athlete Syndrome
As an elite athlete I was burning so many calories I could get away with eating whatever I wanted not gaining any weight during season. I thought this meant I was healthy.
When I could reduce weight in season, I held the mindset that I could eat what I wanted as long my training level half the year was at that elite level. I call this Elite Athlete Syndrome.
Elite Athlete Syndrome is a false sense of health as a result of an increased metabolic load from training and competition.
What I Struggled With
I fluctuated so much in and out of season I have stretch marks on my hips. I began to feel like if I wasn't training 2-3 hours a day at that elite level there was no way I was going to be able to keep weight off.
My out of season body made me embarrassed to even tell people I was a professional athlete. I had to keep an entire 'other' set of clothes that I labeled my "off-season" closet. Most people put away and pull out winter clothes, I was doing that between seasons!
Why I Teach Biohacking
Unfortunately, I could not keep up elite level fitness with the injuries I had sustained, not even with the knowledge I had picked up with my degrees & certifications. When my body stopped working it didn't matter what I thought I knew about fitness.
I began Biohacking while finally starting my journey to fix everything I had done to my body and what I found was amazing. I utilized Biohacking through rehab to lose and maintain weight while I was not allowed to go to the gym or workout and decided that other people in the same boat could benefit like I did!
THE REST IS HISTORY
EDUCATION
- BS Exercise Science
- MS Psychology
- Doctoral Student (ABD), Health & Human Performance
CERTIFICATIONS
- NSCA-CPT - Certified Personal Trainer
- CSCS - Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
ATHLETICS
- Played Professional & Semi-Pro Soccer
- Won 2 Back to Back College Soccer National Championships
- All-American Goalkeeper
- Athletic Hall of Fame (2013 & 2016)
- Also Competed in College National Championships in Volleyball & Tennis
- Was Asst Soccer Coach at Brevard College & Virginia Wesleyan College with both competing at National Tournament