Are You Ready To Change Your Life?

I cant believe that its been almost one year that I decided to turn my life around. 

In December 2013, I decided that I was sick of feeling bloated all the time, sick of not eating healthy, sick of not being active.

BUTTTTT, I had no self esteem when I started and no confidence. I had tons of workout programs at my house but I never completed any of them. So when I started T25, I already thought I was going to fail. I couldnt even make it through Brazil Butt Lift and that was only a 4 week program, how was I going to make it through an 8 week program.

So I dove into T25.
I made it through the first week.
I made it through 30 days.
I made it through 60 days.

I completed my first workout program!!

Completing that program changed everything about me.
I now had confidence.
I now believed in myself.
I now had a different outlook on life.



Haley and I just completed our first "7 Day Clean Eating Challenge Group" and it was so awesome! (P.S. Go check out Haleys Blog, its awesome)

We had women in our challenge that lost 5-10 pound in literally 7 days!! How awesome is that?

Haley and I are teaming up again on October 27, 2014. We are going to run a 21 day challenge group. The program is focused on clean eating and short 30 minute workouts. Ohh and I forgot to mention the fitness instructor is smoking hot, her abs are to die for.
We will be bringing you recipes, our personal grocery lists, support, accountability and lots of fun!!!

Think about your life a year from now, 6 months from now, or 2 months from now.
The time is going to pass whether you take action or not.

Where will you be in a year?

Do You Need Equipment For Beachbody Workout Programs?

I've been asked this question so many times when I am talking to someone about an at home workout program.

Beachbody has thought about certain things, far in advance to make working out at home simple and easy. Beachbody knows that not everyone has room in their house for full gym equipment and they also know that gym equipment is EXPENSIVE. They know that not everyone is going to go out and buy tons of gym equipment.

So when they think about creating a new workout program, they are making sure that it is a simple as possible, but also making sure that the program is effective.

With that being said...

Yes some programs do require you to have equipment whether it be weights, a pull-up bar, a yoga mat. Oh and guess what else Beachbody has done?! They also give you a second option, so if you dont have a pull-up bar, they show you how to do a move WITHOUT a pull-up bar and show you to use bands instead. Or if you dont a bench to sit on, you can use a stability ball.

How cool, right?!

Anyways...

So I am currently doing the workout program Body Beast. I have put off Body Beast and P90x for a long time because 1. I was scared I wouldnt be able to do it and didnt want to fail, and 2. I live in a dinky apartment with no space and I had no clue where I would put a bench when I wasnt using it to workout.

So I came up with tons of excuses and then one day realized I wanted to do Body Beast no matter what.
***Its about to get REAL***
Body Beast requires you to have weights AND a bench.
Weights=check
Bench=dont have

And I dont have extra cash to be dishing out on a bench right now... But what was I going to do? Keep coming up with more excuses why I couldnt do the program or suck it up and make due with what I had.
So I sucked it up.
So like I said earlier Beachbody gives you a second option. Instead of the bench I could use a stability ball. Again, I didnt know where I would put it when I wasnt using it.

Guess what?!
I havent used a bench or stability ball the whole time I have been doing Body Beast and I  have been doing Body Beast for 42 days now.

When Sagi (Body Beast Instructor) lays down on his bench, I lay down on the floor, when he sits on the edge of his bench, I sit on the edge of my recliner.

Am I saying don't go out and buy those things if you have the money, no. But I am saying that if you really want to see changes in your body, you will  decide that you want something and make it happen.


Find creative ways to make the program work for you! Your fitness journey should be fun!! Everyday when I improvise with a recliner, I giggle to myself because if people only knew what I looked like while I worked out.

Here are 2 more videos of me improvising!! Guys make it fun and enjoy your journey




P.S. Now you can all laugh at me because you know what I look like at home, trying to be all fancy with my bench, AKA recliner!!

Why Beachbody Coaching Has Become My Career

This post is well overdue.

I am a Beachbody Coach. I am not some crazy health nut that ONLY works out and eats healthy, I have a life too and I love junk food, probably just like you do. But I know that if I choose to eat unhealthy and not to workout I will be hurting my health and body, one day at a time. Trust me people, I wish I could eat PIZZA everyday of my life.

So now that you know I am normal.... Ill tell you a little bit about what being a Beachbody Coach means!!!
It means that I want to help other people become their best self through health and fitness. But here is the thing, I am not some salesman that is trying to make as many sales as I can  to get as much money as I can. And I'm not going to rip you off with a product that is crap. I am a CUSTOMER, just like you. The only difference is I signed up as a coach because I saw for myself how amazing Beachbody products are and I want to share that with other people. I want to pay it forward by helping others get in the best shape of their lives.

I've decided that this is my career choice. Is it conventional? No, but neither am I!
Before going to college I had no clue what I wanted to do with my life, I probably chose every career choice out there because I had no clue what was right for me. Before I went to college I made a list of things that were non-negotiable for my career choice.
*I wanted to help someone every single day
*I wanted to make an impact in someones life
*I wanted to go to work and not feel like I was working every day
*I wanted to work from home (because I want to be a mommy, first and foremost...someday)

Being a coach meets every single thing on my list. I have never been this passionate about something before. Anytime someone talks to me about being a coach it gives me butterflies in my stomach and 90% of the time I end up crying during the conversation.
I put so much of my time and energy into this because I am so passionate about it. And let me ask you something, if you were making this your career wouldn't you put all your time and effort into it?
EXACTLY!
I don't want a normal 9-5 job. I want to work hard, love what I do, and be passionate about helping other people do the same.


I'm going back to the beginning of this post when I said I was nervous to tell people that I am a Beachbody Coach...

I am a completely introverted person. I would rather someone approach me asking about Beachbody and their amazing products first but I have slowly started to realize that there are other people that are introverted and NEED me to reach out to them.

After reading this, if you have wanted to start a program or try Shakeology but have been to nervous to approach me, or if you've wanted to ask me something about Beachbody or are interested in coaching, or if you just want someone to talk to who will listen... Message me on facebook.
****** www.facebook.com/ORourkeKa

We lead by example: We actively lead by example to become out BEST-SELF physically, mentally and spiritually
We are encouragers: We support others as they take their first steps in becoming their best self by sharing what has helped us and offering advice and encouragement.
We are entrepreneurs: We help train others how to turn their Beachbody journey into a home business where they pay it forward and help others begin their journey of leading a healthier and happier life.
We are dreamers and DOERS: We believe in living out our dreams and make short term sacrifices for long term results. It takes time to transform your body, time to build your business, but the time will pass either way. Knowing you have the confidence and freedom to live your best life is worth it.