More Pics from the UFE Show...

Here are some more pics from the show I competed in this past Saturday.

But definitely read the blog from yesterday to get all the details and some important points I learned.

And you can click on the image to view it LARGER.

I will be sharing a video soon....just got to download it...but it will be on my YouTube..

www.youtube.com/coachyari

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Hope you enjoyed the pics!!!

Lots of love.

Coach Yari

I Won!...

I won...

...A heck of a lot of things out of this competition!

Even though I did not "Win" in the competition, I still feel like I won. I will tell you what I Won in a brief moment, but I must say a few things before I get to that part.

First of all, I went into this fitness modeling competition with a whole different outlook -- I could have sworn I didn't have to be so muscular. I thought it would be much more of a "soft look". I thought I would of had this hands down because I have a fit physique, confidence, energy, pizazz, and a bright happy smile. Ha-Ha...

Boy, did I learn that it was not the case! I was in the wrong competition if I was planning on winning 1st place.

Man, most of these girls were lean, ripped, full 6 pack abs, around 9% body fat. They were like I was for the first ever competition I did at 19 years old- sickly in shape! I had placed 2nd in this one.

This was me before and after in only 11 weeks time (the before is on the upper right at 103lbs and the afters are the others at 99lbs). I literally KILLED myself to look the way I did because it was such a short period of time-exactly the reason why I put on almost 20 lbs in just 3 months time after the competition, the heaviest and most uncomfortable I'd ever been.(This is why I don't teach my student Quick fixes, the quicker it is, the more imbalance it causes and the shorter it is lived!!!!!)

I seriously began to develop an eating disorder. I just wanted to eat and eat because I was so deprived for 11 straight weeks. It took me some time to get out of that mental hole, that obsession with appearance and the concern with how much my body fat percentage was. While at the same time, the reasons why I competed were pretty negative too, which makes sense as to why these negative outcomes were happening.

Back then I wanted to compete because I had a low self esteem and I thought that by accomplishing this great hard body I would overcome it. But, of course, I didn't understand this at the time. I understood later. That was completely different from why I wanted to compete now.

This time I wanted to compete because of the business sense it makes, because of the exposure, and for pure fun. This time I was ready to do it coming from a healthy place spiritually and mentally.

At the same time, that 2001 competition served me in a lot of ways. I don't regret doing it because it taught me a great deal on how to train, what it feels like to workout that hard, how proper form is done, discipline , time management, focus, and mental preparation.

And now, this very recent fitness modeling competition taught me lots of things I didn't expect.

So let me tell you what I WON in the UFE Canada Comp this past Saturday:

1. A new perspective on fitness modeling-much effort and constant dieting are involved. I know because I've already experienced looking like that.

2. I learned that I wasn't attached to the "1st Place Winner" outcome. -that's awesome!

3. I now know what I need in order to win- a lot more than personality, attractiveness, and stage presence. (I got the highest points for that). I gotta just get more muscle on and get really lean.

4. Fitness Modeling is not something I want to pursue as a career, but I would love to do it as a compliment to my career.

5. It reassures me that I am in the right mind when I teach being healthy and fit as a lifestyle and not a short lasting event.

Overall I Won a deep sense of understanding, which to me is much more of value than a trophy.

But, I did do pretty good, and I am super proud! I actually placed top 10 in both bikini and fitness. I got 7th in one and 5th in the fitness modeling out of 15+ girls. Not bad at all when my body didn't even compare! For the next one I do, if I decide to do it, I just have to work on the body-the easier part, charisma would be a much harder thing to work on if you don't have it, but anything can be done. I will be posting a video clip of it soon and more pics so you can see the other girls. Here is a pic from the photo shoot I took at the competition:

(the girl who won is right next to me in the purple....that's what they were looking for)

P.S. I had a great time in Canada with my family and the people there were awesome!!!

P.S.S. Once again, I can't thank you guys enough for all your support!!! You are all Amazing people!

As always, I say, whatever you put your mind on you can do. Follow your dreams. Keep going! You can do it!! Don't be afraid to experience, that is one of the best ways to learn.

Lots of Love,

Coach Yari

Better than the Boots!

Not the best lighting, but here, so you can see where I'm going with this outfit...



What you think? BTW, read the blogs below to understand why I'm posting this Pic.

Love,

Gotta Go!

Coach Yari

P.S. You can do anything! Keep going!!! :)

On a Mission for Shoes!

On a mission for shoes!

Crazyness! Thank YOU guys for all your support and your opinions about my boots in my blog below. Thats not the official outfit I'm wearing though, just so you know. I do plan to lower the boots a bit, and add some sparkle to it to match the rest of the outfit. I will be posting another picture today or tomorrow.

There is a second outfit though. The Bikini. In that one I will wear the standard clear high heel shoe ( I originally didn't want to do it cause I don't like 'em, but it allows the judges to keep focus on the body and not the shoe). I'm looking at them on the internet, and well I think I'm going to have to go to an adult store. The thing is, most importantly, that I can walk in them. So, I'd rather try them on!

From the comments below, as well as emails,some of the concerns were not showing my legs, but remember there are two outfits. That one in the pic is a superhero outfit (Super Coach Yari). The other one, the judges will be able to see my body in it's entirety.

You guys are so great! Thank you so much again, it truly means a lot. You are helping more than you know.

Gotta go, I'm going to go do my fitting for the "Super Coach Yari" outfit! yey! And then, the adult store (for shoes ofcourse ;) ) Right after, something even more exciting, turning in my Master Copy of the DVD, so I can get my 50 copies in a few days! I will be letting you know when you can get one, through my newsletters (my newsletter subscribers hear the news first!) so make sure you are signed up to recieve my informational newsletters. If you aren't go to www.getfitin6.com and sign up! OMG, that DVD you will absolutely love!

Lots of Love,

Coach Yari

P.S. On November 15 2009, you will see my post "I WON!" ;)

5 days before the Competition!

It's Monday Morning, 5days before my Canada Fitness Modeling and Bikini Competition. I feel good! I feel Confident! I have worked out hard, eaten really well, not partied late nights, done my research on fitness modeling, and have kept a very positive attitude.

The things that are under my control, I have done well at. But, what about the things that aren't, such as my suits being done on time or my plane landing on time, or... how about if my suits fit me? What I'm about to tell you, could have taken me into a complete panic. Here, let me tell you what has happened so far...

First, my suits didn't turn out the way I envisioned. One of the designers is close to me, but since she is one of the best in the industry, I never even met with her personally before she designed it due to her travels. The other one is from Canada and of course I never met with her either, instead I just told her what I wanted and she designed it. Well, it turns out, one suit didn't fit me and the other was not what I pictured in my head. Second, I didn't have a makeup artist in Canada and couldn't find one. Third, as I check my flight ticket I find that it arrives at 6:23 pm in Buffalo, NY. The problem was not the fact that it arrived in Buffalo (although didn't make it any easier), but the time! I am supposed to be in the pre-competition registration at 6pm! "Holy Shiznet...what do I do now?” I thought. I was definitely freaking out, but then I calmed down and figured it all out.

One, as for the suit I didn't picture in my head, I simply explained and communicated to the designer exactly what I wanted, so she will have it done by this Tuesday. Two, the suit that didn't fit me, I wrote her an e-mail with a picture included on how I wanted it to fit me--she's getting it done and has been extremely helpful and understanding about it. Three, I contacted my cousin from Puerto Rico, Luis Robles (Amazing makeup artist!), and he happened not to be booked that weekend, so he's going to do my makeup-yey! Four, I spoke to my travel agent, and so he checked to see if the early flight was booked in order to see if I could do standby. Guess? Yep, not booked so I have very high chances of getting on that earlier flight which arrives at 12:15 pm in Buffalo. What a relief!

See, the key is to not freak out. The key is to trust the universe and know that there is a solution to every situation. These so called "obstacles" are there to teach you something, for me it was to learn patience and calm. Had I totally freaked out and focused on the things that are going wrong, things would continue on a downward spiral. It's all about the way you perceive things. I decided to look at it from a more positive light.Oh, and another thing that happened that I almost forgot-I wanted to see FAME body proud in Ft. Lauderdale so I can get pumped up for my show, but I had planned to have dinner with my Girlfriends the very same day. So the one thing that week that I thought I had all under control, I didn't, instead I felt pinned to a wall. But, when I made the decision I made it with my heart and not my head. I was kind of upset at the fact that I didn't go see it, but ended up making the best decision because my girlfriends threw a surprise birthday party for me and my other best friend! It was awesome! I had never experienced a surprise birthday and it actually brought so much happiness!

Ok, so last thing...I bought these boots for my sports/theme outfit of "Super Coach Yari" and maybe you can tell me what you think about them; although, you have to use your imagination a bit because this is not my official outfit. It's actually going to be much more sparkly, but it's similar. Here's are the pics, tell me what you think... you can comment on this blog or write me

at coachyari@getfitin6.com

Lots of Love,

and thank you for your support!!!

Coach Yari