Meghan Keiderer: Blooming + Causing Change

While many girls join CHAARG for similar reason [find the fun in fitness, learn a workout routine, develop healthier habits, + become a part of a community], their journey stories are all unique + empowering.

This Q + A post features Meghan’s #ChangedByCHAARG story + more about her journey!

Meet Meghan, @megis_inchaarg

University:

University of Pittsburgh — join #PITTCHAARG here!

Major:

Business + Communication Rhetoric

One Word To Describe You:

Dedicated

Reason You Joined CHAARG:

To be part of a team again + make friends who enjoy being active

Favorite CHAARG Memory:

During our 2018 Spring Retreat, we had the opportunity to share our CHAARG stories. Everyone’s stories showed bravery + strength ++ it was a discussion I’ll never forget.

#inCHAARG Instagram Crush:

@eri.inchaarg

Philosophy On Wellness:

Do what makes you happy! If you love a certain workout, keep doing it. If eating Oreos makes you happy, eat them! Wellness isn’t restricting your diet to salads + “healthy” food, but rather making decisions which make you feel happy ++ healthy.

Favorite Self-Care Practice:

Reading

2019 Intention:

Be present

Ideal Morning Routine:

Wake up, make a nice breakfast, + read in the sun

Book Every CHAARG Girl Should Read:

The Handmaid’s Tale

Greatest Lesson On College:

Choose the school YOU want to go to — everyone should have their aha moment.

Advice To Your Freshman Self:

Get involved! Having a club//organization not only enables you to establish a routine, but also make great friends ++ have enjoyable study breaks.

Being #inCHAARG To Me Means:

For me, being #inCHAARG means possessing confidence in yourself + your actions.

How have you been Changed By CHAARG?

Prior to CHAARG, I was in a very sad place. The first semester of sophomore year was extremely difficult + I had never felt lonelier. I knew that something had to change, so I put all of my faith into CHAARG. I decided that if joining didn’t make a difference in my college experience, I would transfer, but luckily, it did! Since then, CHAARG has taught me so many things about myself + life. It showed me that change doesn’t happen on its own. In order for something to change, you have to take action. It also gave me more confidence in myself both mentally + physically. I learned that fitness is not made to be a punishment, but something with the ability to empower you.

Learn more about your CHAARG Chapter here + grab your membership here! <3