About ME
Aloha! My name is Laurie Yogi and I'd like to welcome you to GetFitWithFriends, my blog about all things fitness and my journey from fat to fit, as I find ways to start leading a healthier, non-couch-potato-status life. I started this website for my own motivation, but also to share information, and to inspire others to succeed in reaching their goals. I live in Honolulu, Hawaii, and I am a single mother of 2, a middle school curriculum coordinator, and have recently become an Independent Beachbody Coach. I love the Lord, a good book, the beach, hanging out with my kids, and all things volleyball. I recently made the decision to commit to my health after neglecting it for a long, long time. A co-worker introduced me to Beachbody...I had been religiously (pun intended) watching those infomercials with Tony Horton from P90X and Shaun T. from Insanity. Yes, religiously WATCHING, but never DOING. I couldn't decide which one I wanted to try (and lots of my friends said it would be too hard, anyway), so naturally it was easiest to do NOTHING AT ALL.
After this continued for a couple of weeks, this co-worker comes in and starts asking me if I know about P90X. I mean, who doesn't? I thought I knew it all (my former self had somewhat of a bad attitude). Well, I heard him out and I'm so glad I did. Beachbody has literally changed my body and spirit, from the inside out!
I have done other DVD workout programs, but Beachbody is my top pick by far. I've seen amazing results with some of the programs and products (and PEOPLE) I have encountered on my journey, and will write about many of them in this blog. I started writing as an accountability act for myself...you know, put it "out there" and then I HAVE to follow through, right? Well, that's been working, but even more so is the passion I now have to "pay it forward" and share my experience with others.
I do still go to the gym, but I know myself well...always meaning to go, but somehow I have many EXCUSES for not heading out the door to get my butt over there. I even hired a personal trainer a couple of times, which gave me short term results (and an empty wallet), but I couldn't sustain it. I'm realizing that I'm not getting any younger and this plan I have of "one day" starting to go to the gym consistently isn't working. Thankfully, there was Beachbody, waiting for its debut into my life.
I ordered Insanity, along with a month's supply of the Shakeology supplement, and as soon as the payment went through I started having second thoughts. What to do, what to do? I decided to "go public" and tell everyone about my decision, so it would be too embarrassing NOT to go through with it. That worked! I was 156 pounds and 36% body fat on day one. Sixty days later I had lost 11 inches overall, was down to 29% body fat, and 148 pounds. I had gone from a size 12 jeans down to an 8! I reached my initial goal, and of course started making new ones...
I ordered Insanity, along with a month's supply of the Shakeology supplement, and as soon as the payment went through I started having second thoughts. What to do, what to do? I decided to "go public" and tell everyone about my decision, so it would be too embarrassing NOT to go through with it. That worked! I was 156 pounds and 36% body fat on day one. Sixty days later I had lost 11 inches overall, was down to 29% body fat, and 148 pounds. I had gone from a size 12 jeans down to an 8! I reached my initial goal, and of course started making new ones...
I continued drinking Shakeology (which is the absolute BOMB - more on that later), and next up was P90X. What can I say, that workout is HARD! I was honestly able to do a little bit of MOST of the workouts, but then I got introduced to TURBO FIRE. I loved/love that one! Lost another 5 pounds...
True story...A really good friend (you know who you are) asked me if I was sticking out by stomach in my "before" picture. Was I offended by that? Nope! I appreciated her honesty, but of course, inside I thought, "Geez, was I that fat before?" Guess so... I am by no means finished with my journey, but I am loving getting to know the "new" me, finally being able to shop for clothes again, setting a better example for my kids, and sharing my experience with others.
Today, I am a Beachbody Coach, not for the money, although it is a great at-home business, but for the desire to help other people accomplish their fitness goals, their dreams of a healthier life, and their desire to OWN their life again. I am not a personal trainer, but I am blessed to be part of an awesome group of motivating leaders, who have helped me a LOT, and I believe together we can help YOU. It doesn't matter where you are in terms of your goals, or even where you are in the country. I'll be your great encourager! So if you've been on the fence, GET OFF THAT FENCE and let's do this! (How was that for encouragement? A little too harsh?)
Of course, I am NOT perfect. After all, life happens...but if you choose to make a similar commitment in YOUR life, I would love to coach you, support you, be your sounding board, whatever works...and we can continue the journey together! Drop by my facebook page, send me an email, or tweet on by to my twitter page. I'd love to hear YOUR story!
Of course, I am NOT perfect. After all, life happens...but if you choose to make a similar commitment in YOUR life, I would love to coach you, support you, be your sounding board, whatever works...and we can continue the journey together! Drop by my facebook page, send me an email, or tweet on by to my twitter page. I'd love to hear YOUR story!
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| Day 1 and Day 60 of my first round of Insanity (notice my flat tire!) Phase II coming up with Insanity Round 2 in February, 2011! |
