Colomos fitness photo shoot 2012 |
Reminiscing of my childhood, and reflecting upon how, when and why I started my fitness affair, brings back the healthy and uninhibited (food-wise) little girl who always came last because she had to stop ant catch her breath when running after her thin as rail sisters. As 'La gordita,' she never "fitted" in the picture completely. I don't like comparing myself with my sisters because we are all very unique in our own particular way but I felt like the ugly duckling with my excess belly spewing right out of any clothing I wore standing next to my sisters.
All in all, my fitness and beauty affair has entailed different events.
1) Worked as a fitness trainer for 3 years when I came to Gdl.
2) I took a 12 week modeling and self-image course at Maniqui, modelos y edecanes in 2007
3) Worked at different beauty and sports events for 7 + years, such as: Expo Belleza, body painting runways, fiestas de octubre, May-Tai, Valetudo, martial arts, wrestling matches, gym events, casting for sports modeling events/commercials, advertising tequila brands, etc,
4) I've been interviewed by two different radio stations to give health & fitness tips.
5) In 2009 I was hired by an American company to do a workout video, interview/s, to answer doubts on body trimming and motivating women to get into the best shape of their lives, and put on a brochure with health and body shaping tips.
6) I completed a certification in sports nutrition
7) From time to time, I get short-term female clients that request to be put on a diet and workout routine to lose weight and feel more confident.
8) I have informally written about health and fitness for about 4-5 years.
9) My gym just invited me to help them promote and attract more clients to a new location opening in Gdl in May.
10) I schedule fitness photo sessions once or twice a year just for self-fulfillment and for motivational purposes.
11) And last, but not least, I’ve got an overly important upcoming event to represent Mayahuel, the Goddess of Tequila, pulque and mescal. This will be the most important happening throughout my physical affair since Phil wants me to be on the cover of the narration. Despite not being at 100%, I am counting the days!
All these close encounters have amounted to an 18 year relationship with my passion, my life.
12) Simplemente Adriana, 105.9 FM. The Different Body and Blood Types. July 24, 2014
True, although I didn't eat clean, exercised or was disciplined during my childhood and part of my adolescence, yet , that was turned around for the reasons I mentioned before. I developed a love for movement, changed my eating habits, invested in my health, I try to surround myself with minds that think and act alike on a fitness level. I constantly keep myself updated with fitness articles, magazines, videos, I try to eat as clean as I can (to this day food has been my downfall), but overall, I eat fairly clean, I only become an unyielding and craving beast when I go trough serious bouts of stress. All of these factors have been a great influence in my life. That's what's made me be worthy of the name, "Yoryet Roman Athlete," like many people have called me. I would better define myself as a health and fitness lover and enthusiast. As an amateur who is always looking to learn more and gain more expertise.
Clearly, years ago, vanity and superficial matters were my priority but through trial and error, I learned to not be critical of my body and regard other women's bodies to appreciate what it can do and create. On top of that, help myself and them to make the best with the tools they possess without letting themselves be deceived and try to look like the amazingly fit model on tv or on a magazine.
This lifestyle describes my nature, the who, why, when, and how. A frame of mind I would never forsake for anything under ANY circumstances…unless I become a handicap or bedridden. God forbid!
Hence,
my fitness mission began with a plan my Senior sister and I, a
Sophomore came up with. Make the cheerleading team tryouts! We gathered
another three friends and pursued the first step. Ok, at that time, we
didn't put the two together, we were oblivious to the fact that in order
to improve our performance and to at least make it to the semi-finals,
we had to have a sort of dance or athletic background or training. Not
only did we miss that, but during our random rehearsals, we didn't have
the slightest clue of how to get started or what came next. Needless to
say more, we only ended up ridiculing ourselves and breaking out in a
scandalous laugh. My stunning young dance instructor tried to be as
supportive as she could but regardless, it took me a while to look at
her in the eye out of embarrassment. Now I can get a good laugh out of
that defining event that was to introduce me to a long term hobby, later
becoming a lifestyle.
Freshly out of High School, my love for physical movement started developing.
1) I got enrolled into weight
training, body conditioning and calisthenics classes. Every semester I
chose two different Physical Education courses which I unbelievingly
looked forward to.
2) My 'vanity' legacy started
evolving at the same time. As part of a catholic youth group, in Semana
Santa - Holy Week, lent, we were putting on an Easter Passion play
together and I was chosen to represent the queen. I was overly contented
and looked for THE perfect dress, crown and stilettos. I had to wear
them! I mean before that event, opportunities were none existent!
From there on, my fitness affair and beauty legacy have gone hand in hand until now.
Between 17 and 18, I became
interested in running and pursued that activity. I scheduled 5am runs
with my sisters, mother, friends and my second boyfriend at the time,
until one day we learned a woman's body was found in the dumps, we
panicked and stopped going at the crack of dawn.
At 18, September 16, Independence
Day was approaching so two local radio stations were looking for female
candidates to be 'La Reina de las Fiestas Patrias.' - Queen of the
Patriotic Holidays. The minute I heard the news broadcasting, I said to
my young and vain self, "I am going to enter one of those contests and I
will win!" I indeed came out victorious. That was my first 'A-ha moment
with many more following after that. For the first time ever, I started
feeling important and noticed. My first photo shoot and others
happened, I got a taste of posing in cute clothes and shoes, met a
diverse group of people, the other contestants and I were finely dined
and wined at expensive restaurants, we went to bars, clubs and events to
promote the radio station, the importance of Independence Day,
ourselves, to persuade people as to why each one of us was the 'best'
candidate, and to sell tickets to make the event holder money and to pay
for the various expenses involved.
At 19, I joined an indoor co-ed
soccer team which not long after, was 'forced' to cut all the ties with
for once and for all. I was also invited to play with a women's outdoor
soccer team, that only lasted no more than six months, the quickness and
adrenaline of playing indoor was more attractive.
That year I worked a weekend
late-night shift at a restaurant as a receptionist when one night I was
approached by one of the clients. He attempted to persuade me into
working for him at his oil-wrestling bar and thought I was a good
candidate. To this day I still remember his deep masculine voice,
"Here's my business card, I am looking for young beautiful girls with an
exotic look like you, to work for me." He didn't tell me what role I
would be playing but I later investigated. The next time he came by to
have dinner, assuming I already knew what the job entailed, he told me
very bluntly, "I can pay for your breast enhancement to add on to your
sex-appeal and you can pay me back within a year's work." I told him I'd
think about it but that was too daunting that I never called or
mentioned a single word about the matter and he eventually got the
point. That surely was an immediate “.NO,” I’ve honestly always been too
afraid to even go there.
That same year, I wanted to work on
my self-confidence and image, with this in hand, that led me to a six
month modeling course at John Casablancas modeling agency in
mind-blowing San Francisco. What else could I have asked for!? I didn't
land any jobs immediately but that was not my main target, I was mainly
interested in being 'pretty' and 'attractive' and forming an imposing
personality. I had a sleek and professional photo portfolio made along
with my biography - I don't recall what happened to it, It must've been
left behind in one of the million stays I've left behind.
Shortly after, there was a modeling
job for Bellisima Modeling Agency which I immediately went after. The
job required the models to promote different beauty products, going to
stores and events to give out samples of Pantene, Revlon products, and
more nail, hair, beauty and other types of products and talk women into
buying them. I enjoyed every single moment of it. Concealing my face
under layers of makeup, wearing tight and very little clothes and
stilettos was something to die for at that tender age!
A few months later, I was offered
to work at an elegant bar/club serving drinks and appetizers wearing
nothing but lingerie!!! I had to skip that as revealing a bit too much
has never been my cup of tea!
I later moved to Sacramento. As a
SCC student, I kept taking P. E. classes, continued my long distance
runs, entered 5 and 10k's and kept myself as active as possible along
with my younger sister. I loved spending time with her and doing
everything together. It was so much fun when people looked right at us
and asked if we were twins! I don't know why they wondered about that, I
mean, we resemble each other but we definitely don't look like twins!
That year she met the Track & Field and Cross Country coach and
introduced her to me. For the first time someone had noticed my
athletic potential - I'm only talking about my potential because my
sister is a natural born athlete. Right off the bat, she asked us to try
out for the team. I was caught in a mix of excitement, stress and
insecurity thinking about my High School failure when we humiliated
ourselves in front of the most popular, charming and physically talented
girls and coaches.
To my surprise, I was accepted, the
only problem was that I was still commuting from Sacramento to Santa
Rosa (a 1hr 45 minute drive 1 way), engaging both soccer and running.
One day I was badly injured due to a combination of performing the two
activities. Both games, competitions, or rehearsals happened on the
weekends. There was traveling involved for several state meets,
discipline, rest and focus, a clean diet was demanded, but I refused to
get overwhelmed.
Unknowing what to stick with, I
held on to both for as long as I could until one day my coach pulled me
aside to put the cards on the table for the following reasons;
1) “I just found out you are
playing soccer, I know you love both sports but I need you with me 100%.
If you stick to soccer, or running, I will respect your decision but I
cannot have you split up into two. We are in high season and I'd like to
think we are in high season all the time for better performance and to
reach our goal, that's why I cannot afford to have one of my girls
getting injured.”
2) “As far as your diet, you either
improve that, or improve that!” She was very adamant with me after
noticing me sprint straight for the doughnuts after a meet or reaching
out for the low quality meals, soda and desserts when we went out to
lunch or dinner. She was even less tolerant when she found out that I
was the one hindering my performance as well as my teammates'
effectiveness. The night before competing I talked them into partying
out like animals, drinking out of control and topping that off with a
greasy pizza or dinosaur burritos we got at the in an out Mexican fast
food on our way back to the hotel! She found out how destructive an
irresponsible I was with myself and others! "I understand you are still
very young and you want to have fun but I am only going to tell you this
once. I am not the one to tell you what to do but it's your call. You
can either continue partying and doing what you like, or you straighten
up, focus and give it your best!"
Even if I didn't appreciate it
right away, I deserved her laying it all out to me very clearly and
harshly without hesitating. My first reaction was to fire back my venom
but had to count to a million trying to make myself look at the whole
picture from her perspective. I eventually understood and accepted her
arguments. That serious talk was the most important determining factor
that helped me set later decisions, even to this day. I went on
'nun-mode,' as I like to call that: Absolutely NO drinking, partying,
AND stay away from unnecessary and compulsive eating, and any
performance and physically sabotaging distractions.
After college I went on to doing 21
and 42.1k's (from 18 to 30) I was fully devoted to high-rendering
competition. Only this time, my coach was NOT there to get on my case.
Even when that serious talk made a huge difference in my life, I was
free to make my own decisions. That's why my negligence walked me right
into an injury and to give up running for 4 years now! I recall a salsa
congress in San Francisco that takes place the second or third Saturday
in October, the next morning, there's a 42.1k in Sacramento. I attempted
to do both to feed my ego, pride or whatever. In reality I only ended
up abusing my temple, leaving me sour for a couple of days.
In my 20’s, I took another 12 week
modeling, etiquette, makeup, fashion, etc. at Maniqui, Modelos y
Edecanes which was a huge milestone, for it gave me the chance to create
a professional portfolio, (I had to hire a professional photographer),
and get myself out there. From that course on, many events lined up
that.
In 2012 I finally got certified in
Sports Nutrition. All the material that I read, was only a reaffirmation
of a lot of things I already knew. I didn’t have to do that but as
usual, I always demand more from me. Therefore, I want to keep adding on
to my fitness profile, the more the better!
All in all, my fitness and beauty affair has entailed different events.
1) Worked as a fitness trainer for 3 years when I came to Gdl.
2) I took a 12 week modeling and self-image course at Maniqui, modelos y edecanes in 2007
3) Worked at different beauty and
sports events for 7 + years, such as: Expo Belleza, body painting
runways, fiestas de octubre, May-Tai, Valetudo, martial arts, wrestling
matches, gym events, casting for sports modeling events/commercials,
advertising tequila brands, etc,
4) I've been interviewed by two different radio stations to give health & fitness tips.
5) In 2009 I was hired by an
American company to do a workout video, interview/s, to answer doubts on
body trimming and motivating women to get into the best shape of their
lives, and put on a brochure with health and body shaping tips.
6) I completed a certification in sports nutrition
7) From time to time, I get
short-term female clients that request to be put on a diet and workout
routine to lose weight and feel more confident.
8) I have informally written about health and fitness for about 4-5 years.
9) My gym just invited me to help them promote and attract more clients to a new location opening in Gdl in May.
10) I schedule fitness photo sessions once or twice a year just for self-fulfillment and for motivational purposes.
11) And last, but not least, I’ve got an overly important upcoming event to represent Mayahuel, the Goddess of Tequila, pulque and mescal.
This will be the most important happening throughout my physical affair
since Phil wants me to be on the cover of the narration. Despite not
being at 100%, I am counting the days!
All these close encounters have amounted to an 18 year relationship with my passion, my life.
True, although I didn't eat clean,
exercised or was disciplined during my childhood and part of my
adolescence, yet , that was turned around for the reasons I mentioned
before. I developed a love for movement, changed my eating habits,
invested in my health, I try to surround myself with minds that think
and act alike on a fitness level. I constantly keep myself updated with
fitness articles, magazines, videos, I try to eat as clean as I can (to
this day food has been my downfall), but overall, I eat fairly clean, I
only become an unyielding and craving beast when I go trough serious
bouts of stress. All of these factors have been a great influence in my
life. That's what's made me be worthy of the name, "Yoryet Roman Athlete,"
like many people have called me. I would better define myself as a
health and fitness lover and enthusiast. As an amateur who is always
looking to learn more and gain more expertise.
Clearly, years ago, vanity and
superficial matters were my priority but through trial and error, I
learned to not be critical of my body and regard other women's bodies to
appreciate what it can do and create. On top of that, help myself and
them to make the best with the tools they possess without letting
themselves be deceived and try to look like the amazingly fit model on
tv or on a magazine.
This lifestyle describes
my nature, the who, why, when, and how. A frame of mind I would never
forsake for anything under ANY circumstances…unless I become a handicap
or bedridden. God forbid!
- See more at: http://ginayoryet.blogspot.mx/2013/03/my-fitness-affair.html#sthash.sVEyYtXM.dpuf
Hence,
my fitness mission began with a plan my Senior sister and I, a
Sophomore came up with. Make the cheerleading team tryouts! We gathered
another three friends and pursued the first step. Ok, at that time, we
didn't put the two together, we were oblivious to the fact that in order
to improve our performance and to at least make it to the semi-finals,
we had to have a sort of dance or athletic background or training. Not
only did we miss that, but during our random rehearsals, we didn't have
the slightest clue of how to get started or what came next. Needless to
say more, we only ended up ridiculing ourselves and breaking out in a
scandalous laugh. My stunning young dance instructor tried to be as
supportive as she could but regardless, it took me a while to look at
her in the eye out of embarrassment. Now I can get a good laugh out of
that defining event that was to introduce me to a long term hobby, later
becoming a lifestyle.
Freshly out of High School, my love for physical movement started developing.
1) I got enrolled into weight
training, body conditioning and calisthenics classes. Every semester I
chose two different Physical Education courses which I unbelievingly
looked forward to.
2) My 'vanity' legacy started
evolving at the same time. As part of a catholic youth group, in Semana
Santa - Holy Week, lent, we were putting on an Easter Passion play
together and I was chosen to represent the queen. I was overly contented
and looked for THE perfect dress, crown and stilettos. I had to wear
them! I mean before that event, opportunities were none existent!
From there on, my fitness affair and beauty legacy have gone hand in hand until now.
Between 17 and 18, I became
interested in running and pursued that activity. I scheduled 5am runs
with my sisters, mother, friends and my second boyfriend at the time,
until one day we learned a woman's body was found in the dumps, we
panicked and stopped going at the crack of dawn.
At 18, September 16, Independence
Day was approaching so two local radio stations were looking for female
candidates to be 'La Reina de las Fiestas Patrias.' - Queen of the
Patriotic Holidays. The minute I heard the news broadcasting, I said to
my young and vain self, "I am going to enter one of those contests and I
will win!" I indeed came out victorious. That was my first 'A-ha moment
with many more following after that. For the first time ever, I started
feeling important and noticed. My first photo shoot and others
happened, I got a taste of posing in cute clothes and shoes, met a
diverse group of people, the other contestants and I were finely dined
and wined at expensive restaurants, we went to bars, clubs and events to
promote the radio station, the importance of Independence Day,
ourselves, to persuade people as to why each one of us was the 'best'
candidate, and to sell tickets to make the event holder money and to pay
for the various expenses involved.
At 19, I joined an indoor co-ed
soccer team which not long after, was 'forced' to cut all the ties with
for once and for all. I was also invited to play with a women's outdoor
soccer team, that only lasted no more than six months, the quickness and
adrenaline of playing indoor was more attractive.
That year I worked a weekend
late-night shift at a restaurant as a receptionist when one night I was
approached by one of the clients. He attempted to persuade me into
working for him at his oil-wrestling bar and thought I was a good
candidate. To this day I still remember his deep masculine voice,
"Here's my business card, I am looking for young beautiful girls with an
exotic look like you, to work for me." He didn't tell me what role I
would be playing but I later investigated. The next time he came by to
have dinner, assuming I already knew what the job entailed, he told me
very bluntly, "I can pay for your breast enhancement to add on to your
sex-appeal and you can pay me back within a year's work." I told him I'd
think about it but that was too daunting that I never called or
mentioned a single word about the matter and he eventually got the
point. That surely was an immediate “.NO,” I’ve honestly always been too
afraid to even go there.
That same year, I wanted to work on
my self-confidence and image, with this in hand, that led me to a six
month modeling course at John Casablancas modeling agency in
mind-blowing San Francisco. What else could I have asked for!? I didn't
land any jobs immediately but that was not my main target, I was mainly
interested in being 'pretty' and 'attractive' and forming an imposing
personality. I had a sleek and professional photo portfolio made along
with my biography - I don't recall what happened to it, It must've been
left behind in one of the million stays I've left behind.
Shortly after, there was a modeling
job for Bellisima Modeling Agency which I immediately went after. The
job required the models to promote different beauty products, going to
stores and events to give out samples of Pantene, Revlon products, and
more nail, hair, beauty and other types of products and talk women into
buying them. I enjoyed every single moment of it. Concealing my face
under layers of makeup, wearing tight and very little clothes and
stilettos was something to die for at that tender age!
A few months later, I was offered
to work at an elegant bar/club serving drinks and appetizers wearing
nothing but lingerie!!! I had to skip that as revealing a bit too much
has never been my cup of tea!
I later moved to Sacramento. As a
SCC student, I kept taking P. E. classes, continued my long distance
runs, entered 5 and 10k's and kept myself as active as possible along
with my younger sister. I loved spending time with her and doing
everything together. It was so much fun when people looked right at us
and asked if we were twins! I don't know why they wondered about that, I
mean, we resemble each other but we definitely don't look like twins!
That year she met the Track & Field and Cross Country coach and
introduced her to me. For the first time someone had noticed my
athletic potential - I'm only talking about my potential because my
sister is a natural born athlete. Right off the bat, she asked us to try
out for the team. I was caught in a mix of excitement, stress and
insecurity thinking about my High School failure when we humiliated
ourselves in front of the most popular, charming and physically talented
girls and coaches.
To my surprise, I was accepted, the
only problem was that I was still commuting from Sacramento to Santa
Rosa (a 1hr 45 minute drive 1 way), engaging both soccer and running.
One day I was badly injured due to a combination of performing the two
activities. Both games, competitions, or rehearsals happened on the
weekends. There was traveling involved for several state meets,
discipline, rest and focus, a clean diet was demanded, but I refused to
get overwhelmed.
Unknowing what to stick with, I
held on to both for as long as I could until one day my coach pulled me
aside to put the cards on the table for the following reasons;
1) “I just found out you are
playing soccer, I know you love both sports but I need you with me 100%.
If you stick to soccer, or running, I will respect your decision but I
cannot have you split up into two. We are in high season and I'd like to
think we are in high season all the time for better performance and to
reach our goal, that's why I cannot afford to have one of my girls
getting injured.”
2) “As far as your diet, you either
improve that, or improve that!” She was very adamant with me after
noticing me sprint straight for the doughnuts after a meet or reaching
out for the low quality meals, soda and desserts when we went out to
lunch or dinner. She was even less tolerant when she found out that I
was the one hindering my performance as well as my teammates'
effectiveness. The night before competing I talked them into partying
out like animals, drinking out of control and topping that off with a
greasy pizza or dinosaur burritos we got at the in an out Mexican fast
food on our way back to the hotel! She found out how destructive an
irresponsible I was with myself and others! "I understand you are still
very young and you want to have fun but I am only going to tell you this
once. I am not the one to tell you what to do but it's your call. You
can either continue partying and doing what you like, or you straighten
up, focus and give it your best!"
Even if I didn't appreciate it
right away, I deserved her laying it all out to me very clearly and
harshly without hesitating. My first reaction was to fire back my venom
but had to count to a million trying to make myself look at the whole
picture from her perspective. I eventually understood and accepted her
arguments. That serious talk was the most important determining factor
that helped me set later decisions, even to this day. I went on
'nun-mode,' as I like to call that: Absolutely NO drinking, partying,
AND stay away from unnecessary and compulsive eating, and any
performance and physically sabotaging distractions.
After college I went on to doing 21
and 42.1k's (from 18 to 30) I was fully devoted to high-rendering
competition. Only this time, my coach was NOT there to get on my case.
Even when that serious talk made a huge difference in my life, I was
free to make my own decisions. That's why my negligence walked me right
into an injury and to give up running for 4 years now! I recall a salsa
congress in San Francisco that takes place the second or third Saturday
in October, the next morning, there's a 42.1k in Sacramento. I attempted
to do both to feed my ego, pride or whatever. In reality I only ended
up abusing my temple, leaving me sour for a couple of days.
In my 20’s, I took another 12 week
modeling, etiquette, makeup, fashion, etc. at Maniqui, Modelos y
Edecanes which was a huge milestone, for it gave me the chance to create
a professional portfolio, (I had to hire a professional photographer),
and get myself out there. From that course on, many events lined up
that.
In 2012 I finally got certified in
Sports Nutrition. All the material that I read, was only a reaffirmation
of a lot of things I already knew. I didn’t have to do that but as
usual, I always demand more from me. Therefore, I want to keep adding on
to my fitness profile, the more the better!
All in all, my fitness and beauty affair has entailed different events.
1) Worked as a fitness trainer for 3 years when I came to Gdl.
2) I took a 12 week modeling and self-image course at Maniqui, modelos y edecanes in 2007
3) Worked at different beauty and
sports events for 7 + years, such as: Expo Belleza, body painting
runways, fiestas de octubre, May-Tai, Valetudo, martial arts, wrestling
matches, gym events, casting for sports modeling events/commercials,
advertising tequila brands, etc,
4) I've been interviewed by two different radio stations to give health & fitness tips.
5) In 2009 I was hired by an
American company to do a workout video, interview/s, to answer doubts on
body trimming and motivating women to get into the best shape of their
lives, and put on a brochure with health and body shaping tips.
6) I completed a certification in sports nutrition
7) From time to time, I get
short-term female clients that request to be put on a diet and workout
routine to lose weight and feel more confident.
8) I have informally written about health and fitness for about 4-5 years.
9) My gym just invited me to help them promote and attract more clients to a new location opening in Gdl in May.
10) I schedule fitness photo sessions once or twice a year just for self-fulfillment and for motivational purposes.
11) And last, but not least, I’ve got an overly important upcoming event to represent Mayahuel, the Goddess of Tequila, pulque and mescal.
This will be the most important happening throughout my physical affair
since Phil wants me to be on the cover of the narration. Despite not
being at 100%, I am counting the days!
All these close encounters have amounted to an 18 year relationship with my passion, my life.
True, although I didn't eat clean,
exercised or was disciplined during my childhood and part of my
adolescence, yet , that was turned around for the reasons I mentioned
before. I developed a love for movement, changed my eating habits,
invested in my health, I try to surround myself with minds that think
and act alike on a fitness level. I constantly keep myself updated with
fitness articles, magazines, videos, I try to eat as clean as I can (to
this day food has been my downfall), but overall, I eat fairly clean, I
only become an unyielding and craving beast when I go trough serious
bouts of stress. All of these factors have been a great influence in my
life. That's what's made me be worthy of the name, "Yoryet Roman Athlete,"
like many people have called me. I would better define myself as a
health and fitness lover and enthusiast. As an amateur who is always
looking to learn more and gain more expertise.
Clearly, years ago, vanity and
superficial matters were my priority but through trial and error, I
learned to not be critical of my body and regard other women's bodies to
appreciate what it can do and create. On top of that, help myself and
them to make the best with the tools they possess without letting
themselves be deceived and try to look like the amazingly fit model on
tv or on a magazine.
This lifestyle describes
my nature, the who, why, when, and how. A frame of mind I would never
forsake for anything under ANY circumstances…unless I become a handicap
or bedridden. God forbid!
- See more at: http://ginayoryet.blogspot.mx/2013/03/my-fitness-affair.html#sthash.sVEyYtXM.dpuf
Hence,
my fitness mission began with a plan my Senior sister and I, a
Sophomore came up with. Make the cheerleading team tryouts! We gathered
another three friends and pursued the first step. Ok, at that time, we
didn't put the two together, we were oblivious to the fact that in order
to improve our performance and to at least make it to the semi-finals,
we had to have a sort of dance or athletic background or training. Not
only did we miss that, but during our random rehearsals, we didn't have
the slightest clue of how to get started or what came next. Needless to
say more, we only ended up ridiculing ourselves and breaking out in a
scandalous laugh. My stunning young dance instructor tried to be as
supportive as she could but regardless, it took me a while to look at
her in the eye out of embarrassment. Now I can get a good laugh out of
that defining event that was to introduce me to a long term hobby, later
becoming a lifestyle.
Freshly out of High School, my love for physical movement started developing.
1) I got enrolled into weight
training, body conditioning and calisthenics classes. Every semester I
chose two different Physical Education courses which I unbelievingly
looked forward to.
2) My 'vanity' legacy started
evolving at the same time. As part of a catholic youth group, in Semana
Santa - Holy Week, lent, we were putting on an Easter Passion play
together and I was chosen to represent the queen. I was overly contented
and looked for THE perfect dress, crown and stilettos. I had to wear
them! I mean before that event, opportunities were none existent!
From there on, my fitness affair and beauty legacy have gone hand in hand until now.
Between 17 and 18, I became
interested in running and pursued that activity. I scheduled 5am runs
with my sisters, mother, friends and my second boyfriend at the time,
until one day we learned a woman's body was found in the dumps, we
panicked and stopped going at the crack of dawn.
At 18, September 16, Independence
Day was approaching so two local radio stations were looking for female
candidates to be 'La Reina de las Fiestas Patrias.' - Queen of the
Patriotic Holidays. The minute I heard the news broadcasting, I said to
my young and vain self, "I am going to enter one of those contests and I
will win!" I indeed came out victorious. That was my first 'A-ha moment
with many more following after that. For the first time ever, I started
feeling important and noticed. My first photo shoot and others
happened, I got a taste of posing in cute clothes and shoes, met a
diverse group of people, the other contestants and I were finely dined
and wined at expensive restaurants, we went to bars, clubs and events to
promote the radio station, the importance of Independence Day,
ourselves, to persuade people as to why each one of us was the 'best'
candidate, and to sell tickets to make the event holder money and to pay
for the various expenses involved.
At 19, I joined an indoor co-ed
soccer team which not long after, was 'forced' to cut all the ties with
for once and for all. I was also invited to play with a women's outdoor
soccer team, that only lasted no more than six months, the quickness and
adrenaline of playing indoor was more attractive.
That year I worked a weekend
late-night shift at a restaurant as a receptionist when one night I was
approached by one of the clients. He attempted to persuade me into
working for him at his oil-wrestling bar and thought I was a good
candidate. To this day I still remember his deep masculine voice,
"Here's my business card, I am looking for young beautiful girls with an
exotic look like you, to work for me." He didn't tell me what role I
would be playing but I later investigated. The next time he came by to
have dinner, assuming I already knew what the job entailed, he told me
very bluntly, "I can pay for your breast enhancement to add on to your
sex-appeal and you can pay me back within a year's work." I told him I'd
think about it but that was too daunting that I never called or
mentioned a single word about the matter and he eventually got the
point. That surely was an immediate “.NO,” I’ve honestly always been too
afraid to even go there.
That same year, I wanted to work on
my self-confidence and image, with this in hand, that led me to a six
month modeling course at John Casablancas modeling agency in
mind-blowing San Francisco. What else could I have asked for!? I didn't
land any jobs immediately but that was not my main target, I was mainly
interested in being 'pretty' and 'attractive' and forming an imposing
personality. I had a sleek and professional photo portfolio made along
with my biography - I don't recall what happened to it, It must've been
left behind in one of the million stays I've left behind.
Shortly after, there was a modeling
job for Bellisima Modeling Agency which I immediately went after. The
job required the models to promote different beauty products, going to
stores and events to give out samples of Pantene, Revlon products, and
more nail, hair, beauty and other types of products and talk women into
buying them. I enjoyed every single moment of it. Concealing my face
under layers of makeup, wearing tight and very little clothes and
stilettos was something to die for at that tender age!
A few months later, I was offered
to work at an elegant bar/club serving drinks and appetizers wearing
nothing but lingerie!!! I had to skip that as revealing a bit too much
has never been my cup of tea!
I later moved to Sacramento. As a
SCC student, I kept taking P. E. classes, continued my long distance
runs, entered 5 and 10k's and kept myself as active as possible along
with my younger sister. I loved spending time with her and doing
everything together. It was so much fun when people looked right at us
and asked if we were twins! I don't know why they wondered about that, I
mean, we resemble each other but we definitely don't look like twins!
That year she met the Track & Field and Cross Country coach and
introduced her to me. For the first time someone had noticed my
athletic potential - I'm only talking about my potential because my
sister is a natural born athlete. Right off the bat, she asked us to try
out for the team. I was caught in a mix of excitement, stress and
insecurity thinking about my High School failure when we humiliated
ourselves in front of the most popular, charming and physically talented
girls and coaches.
To my surprise, I was accepted, the
only problem was that I was still commuting from Sacramento to Santa
Rosa (a 1hr 45 minute drive 1 way), engaging both soccer and running.
One day I was badly injured due to a combination of performing the two
activities. Both games, competitions, or rehearsals happened on the
weekends. There was traveling involved for several state meets,
discipline, rest and focus, a clean diet was demanded, but I refused to
get overwhelmed.
Unknowing what to stick with, I
held on to both for as long as I could until one day my coach pulled me
aside to put the cards on the table for the following reasons;
1) “I just found out you are
playing soccer, I know you love both sports but I need you with me 100%.
If you stick to soccer, or running, I will respect your decision but I
cannot have you split up into two. We are in high season and I'd like to
think we are in high season all the time for better performance and to
reach our goal, that's why I cannot afford to have one of my girls
getting injured.”
2) “As far as your diet, you either
improve that, or improve that!” She was very adamant with me after
noticing me sprint straight for the doughnuts after a meet or reaching
out for the low quality meals, soda and desserts when we went out to
lunch or dinner. She was even less tolerant when she found out that I
was the one hindering my performance as well as my teammates'
effectiveness. The night before competing I talked them into partying
out like animals, drinking out of control and topping that off with a
greasy pizza or dinosaur burritos we got at the in an out Mexican fast
food on our way back to the hotel! She found out how destructive an
irresponsible I was with myself and others! "I understand you are still
very young and you want to have fun but I am only going to tell you this
once. I am not the one to tell you what to do but it's your call. You
can either continue partying and doing what you like, or you straighten
up, focus and give it your best!"
Even if I didn't appreciate it
right away, I deserved her laying it all out to me very clearly and
harshly without hesitating. My first reaction was to fire back my venom
but had to count to a million trying to make myself look at the whole
picture from her perspective. I eventually understood and accepted her
arguments. That serious talk was the most important determining factor
that helped me set later decisions, even to this day. I went on
'nun-mode,' as I like to call that: Absolutely NO drinking, partying,
AND stay away from unnecessary and compulsive eating, and any
performance and physically sabotaging distractions.
After college I went on to doing 21
and 42.1k's (from 18 to 30) I was fully devoted to high-rendering
competition. Only this time, my coach was NOT there to get on my case.
Even when that serious talk made a huge difference in my life, I was
free to make my own decisions. That's why my negligence walked me right
into an injury and to give up running for 4 years now! I recall a salsa
congress in San Francisco that takes place the second or third Saturday
in October, the next morning, there's a 42.1k in Sacramento. I attempted
to do both to feed my ego, pride or whatever. In reality I only ended
up abusing my temple, leaving me sour for a couple of days.
In my 20’s, I took another 12 week
modeling, etiquette, makeup, fashion, etc. at Maniqui, Modelos y
Edecanes which was a huge milestone, for it gave me the chance to create
a professional portfolio, (I had to hire a professional photographer),
and get myself out there. From that course on, many events lined up
that.
In 2012 I finally got certified in
Sports Nutrition. All the material that I read, was only a reaffirmation
of a lot of things I already knew. I didn’t have to do that but as
usual, I always demand more from me. Therefore, I want to keep adding on
to my fitness profile, the more the better!
All in all, my fitness and beauty affair has entailed different events.
1) Worked as a fitness trainer for 3 years when I came to Gdl.
2) I took a 12 week modeling and self-image course at Maniqui, modelos y edecanes in 2007
3) Worked at different beauty and
sports events for 7 + years, such as: Expo Belleza, body painting
runways, fiestas de octubre, May-Tai, Valetudo, martial arts, wrestling
matches, gym events, casting for sports modeling events/commercials,
advertising tequila brands, etc,
4) I've been interviewed by two different radio stations to give health & fitness tips.
5) In 2009 I was hired by an
American company to do a workout video, interview/s, to answer doubts on
body trimming and motivating women to get into the best shape of their
lives, and put on a brochure with health and body shaping tips.
6) I completed a certification in sports nutrition
7) From time to time, I get
short-term female clients that request to be put on a diet and workout
routine to lose weight and feel more confident.
8) I have informally written about health and fitness for about 4-5 years.
9) My gym just invited me to help them promote and attract more clients to a new location opening in Gdl in May.
10) I schedule fitness photo sessions once or twice a year just for self-fulfillment and for motivational purposes.
11) And last, but not least, I’ve got an overly important upcoming event to represent Mayahuel, the Goddess of Tequila, pulque and mescal.
This will be the most important happening throughout my physical affair
since Phil wants me to be on the cover of the narration. Despite not
being at 100%, I am counting the days!
All these close encounters have amounted to an 18 year relationship with my passion, my life.
True, although I didn't eat clean,
exercised or was disciplined during my childhood and part of my
adolescence, yet , that was turned around for the reasons I mentioned
before. I developed a love for movement, changed my eating habits,
invested in my health, I try to surround myself with minds that think
and act alike on a fitness level. I constantly keep myself updated with
fitness articles, magazines, videos, I try to eat as clean as I can (to
this day food has been my downfall), but overall, I eat fairly clean, I
only become an unyielding and craving beast when I go trough serious
bouts of stress. All of these factors have been a great influence in my
life. That's what's made me be worthy of the name, "Yoryet Roman Athlete,"
like many people have called me. I would better define myself as a
health and fitness lover and enthusiast. As an amateur who is always
looking to learn more and gain more expertise.
Clearly, years ago, vanity and
superficial matters were my priority but through trial and error, I
learned to not be critical of my body and regard other women's bodies to
appreciate what it can do and create. On top of that, help myself and
them to make the best with the tools they possess without letting
themselves be deceived and try to look like the amazingly fit model on
tv or on a magazine.
This lifestyle describes
my nature, the who, why, when, and how. A frame of mind I would never
forsake for anything under ANY circumstances…unless I become a handicap
or bedridden. God forbid!
- See more at: http://ginayoryet.blogspot.mx/2013/03/my-fitness-affair.html#sthash.sVEyYtXM.dpuf
Hence,
my fitness mission began with a plan my Senior sister and I, a
Sophomore came up with. Make the cheerleading team tryouts! We gathered
another three friends and pursued the first step. Ok, at that time, we
didn't put the two together, we were oblivious to the fact that in order
to improve our performance and to at least make it to the semi-finals,
we had to have a sort of dance or athletic background or training. Not
only did we miss that, but during our random rehearsals, we didn't have
the slightest clue of how to get started or what came next. Needless to
say more, we only ended up ridiculing ourselves and breaking out in a
scandalous laugh. My stunning young dance instructor tried to be as
supportive as she could but regardless, it took me a while to look at
her in the eye out of embarrassment. Now I can get a good laugh out of
that defining event that was to introduce me to a long term hobby, later
becoming a lifestyle.
Freshly out of High School, my love for physical movement started developing.
1) I got enrolled into weight
training, body conditioning and calisthenics classes. Every semester I
chose two different Physical Education courses which I unbelievingly
looked forward to.
2) My 'vanity' legacy started
evolving at the same time. As part of a catholic youth group, in Semana
Santa - Holy Week, lent, we were putting on an Easter Passion play
together and I was chosen to represent the queen. I was overly contented
and looked for THE perfect dress, crown and stilettos. I had to wear
them! I mean before that event, opportunities were none existent!
From there on, my fitness affair and beauty legacy have gone hand in hand until now.
Between 17 and 18, I became
interested in running and pursued that activity. I scheduled 5am runs
with my sisters, mother, friends and my second boyfriend at the time,
until one day we learned a woman's body was found in the dumps, we
panicked and stopped going at the crack of dawn.
At 18, September 16, Independence
Day was approaching so two local radio stations were looking for female
candidates to be 'La Reina de las Fiestas Patrias.' - Queen of the
Patriotic Holidays. The minute I heard the news broadcasting, I said to
my young and vain self, "I am going to enter one of those contests and I
will win!" I indeed came out victorious. That was my first 'A-ha moment
with many more following after that. For the first time ever, I started
feeling important and noticed. My first photo shoot and others
happened, I got a taste of posing in cute clothes and shoes, met a
diverse group of people, the other contestants and I were finely dined
and wined at expensive restaurants, we went to bars, clubs and events to
promote the radio station, the importance of Independence Day,
ourselves, to persuade people as to why each one of us was the 'best'
candidate, and to sell tickets to make the event holder money and to pay
for the various expenses involved.
At 19, I joined an indoor co-ed
soccer team which not long after, was 'forced' to cut all the ties with
for once and for all. I was also invited to play with a women's outdoor
soccer team, that only lasted no more than six months, the quickness and
adrenaline of playing indoor was more attractive.
That year I worked a weekend
late-night shift at a restaurant as a receptionist when one night I was
approached by one of the clients. He attempted to persuade me into
working for him at his oil-wrestling bar and thought I was a good
candidate. To this day I still remember his deep masculine voice,
"Here's my business card, I am looking for young beautiful girls with an
exotic look like you, to work for me." He didn't tell me what role I
would be playing but I later investigated. The next time he came by to
have dinner, assuming I already knew what the job entailed, he told me
very bluntly, "I can pay for your breast enhancement to add on to your
sex-appeal and you can pay me back within a year's work." I told him I'd
think about it but that was too daunting that I never called or
mentioned a single word about the matter and he eventually got the
point. That surely was an immediate “.NO,” I’ve honestly always been too
afraid to even go there.
That same year, I wanted to work on
my self-confidence and image, with this in hand, that led me to a six
month modeling course at John Casablancas modeling agency in
mind-blowing San Francisco. What else could I have asked for!? I didn't
land any jobs immediately but that was not my main target, I was mainly
interested in being 'pretty' and 'attractive' and forming an imposing
personality. I had a sleek and professional photo portfolio made along
with my biography - I don't recall what happened to it, It must've been
left behind in one of the million stays I've left behind.
Shortly after, there was a modeling
job for Bellisima Modeling Agency which I immediately went after. The
job required the models to promote different beauty products, going to
stores and events to give out samples of Pantene, Revlon products, and
more nail, hair, beauty and other types of products and talk women into
buying them. I enjoyed every single moment of it. Concealing my face
under layers of makeup, wearing tight and very little clothes and
stilettos was something to die for at that tender age!
A few months later, I was offered
to work at an elegant bar/club serving drinks and appetizers wearing
nothing but lingerie!!! I had to skip that as revealing a bit too much
has never been my cup of tea!
I later moved to Sacramento. As a
SCC student, I kept taking P. E. classes, continued my long distance
runs, entered 5 and 10k's and kept myself as active as possible along
with my younger sister. I loved spending time with her and doing
everything together. It was so much fun when people looked right at us
and asked if we were twins! I don't know why they wondered about that, I
mean, we resemble each other but we definitely don't look like twins!
That year she met the Track & Field and Cross Country coach and
introduced her to me. For the first time someone had noticed my
athletic potential - I'm only talking about my potential because my
sister is a natural born athlete. Right off the bat, she asked us to try
out for the team. I was caught in a mix of excitement, stress and
insecurity thinking about my High School failure when we humiliated
ourselves in front of the most popular, charming and physically talented
girls and coaches.
To my surprise, I was accepted, the
only problem was that I was still commuting from Sacramento to Santa
Rosa (a 1hr 45 minute drive 1 way), engaging both soccer and running.
One day I was badly injured due to a combination of performing the two
activities. Both games, competitions, or rehearsals happened on the
weekends. There was traveling involved for several state meets,
discipline, rest and focus, a clean diet was demanded, but I refused to
get overwhelmed.
Unknowing what to stick with, I
held on to both for as long as I could until one day my coach pulled me
aside to put the cards on the table for the following reasons;
1) “I just found out you are
playing soccer, I know you love both sports but I need you with me 100%.
If you stick to soccer, or running, I will respect your decision but I
cannot have you split up into two. We are in high season and I'd like to
think we are in high season all the time for better performance and to
reach our goal, that's why I cannot afford to have one of my girls
getting injured.”
2) “As far as your diet, you either
improve that, or improve that!” She was very adamant with me after
noticing me sprint straight for the doughnuts after a meet or reaching
out for the low quality meals, soda and desserts when we went out to
lunch or dinner. She was even less tolerant when she found out that I
was the one hindering my performance as well as my teammates'
effectiveness. The night before competing I talked them into partying
out like animals, drinking out of control and topping that off with a
greasy pizza or dinosaur burritos we got at the in an out Mexican fast
food on our way back to the hotel! She found out how destructive an
irresponsible I was with myself and others! "I understand you are still
very young and you want to have fun but I am only going to tell you this
once. I am not the one to tell you what to do but it's your call. You
can either continue partying and doing what you like, or you straighten
up, focus and give it your best!"
Even if I didn't appreciate it
right away, I deserved her laying it all out to me very clearly and
harshly without hesitating. My first reaction was to fire back my venom
but had to count to a million trying to make myself look at the whole
picture from her perspective. I eventually understood and accepted her
arguments. That serious talk was the most important determining factor
that helped me set later decisions, even to this day. I went on
'nun-mode,' as I like to call that: Absolutely NO drinking, partying,
AND stay away from unnecessary and compulsive eating, and any
performance and physically sabotaging distractions.
After college I went on to doing 21
and 42.1k's (from 18 to 30) I was fully devoted to high-rendering
competition. Only this time, my coach was NOT there to get on my case.
Even when that serious talk made a huge difference in my life, I was
free to make my own decisions. That's why my negligence walked me right
into an injury and to give up running for 4 years now! I recall a salsa
congress in San Francisco that takes place the second or third Saturday
in October, the next morning, there's a 42.1k in Sacramento. I attempted
to do both to feed my ego, pride or whatever. In reality I only ended
up abusing my temple, leaving me sour for a couple of days.
In my 20’s, I took another 12 week
modeling, etiquette, makeup, fashion, etc. at Maniqui, Modelos y
Edecanes which was a huge milestone, for it gave me the chance to create
a professional portfolio, (I had to hire a professional photographer),
and get myself out there. From that course on, many events lined up
that.
In 2012 I finally got certified in
Sports Nutrition. All the material that I read, was only a reaffirmation
of a lot of things I already knew. I didn’t have to do that but as
usual, I always demand more from me. Therefore, I want to keep adding on
to my fitness profile, the more the better!
All in all, my fitness and beauty affair has entailed different events.
1) Worked as a fitness trainer for 3 years when I came to Gdl.
2) I took a 12 week modeling and self-image course at Maniqui, modelos y edecanes in 2007
3) Worked at different beauty and
sports events for 7 + years, such as: Expo Belleza, body painting
runways, fiestas de octubre, May-Tai, Valetudo, martial arts, wrestling
matches, gym events, casting for sports modeling events/commercials,
advertising tequila brands, etc,
4) I've been interviewed by two different radio stations to give health & fitness tips.
5) In 2009 I was hired by an
American company to do a workout video, interview/s, to answer doubts on
body trimming and motivating women to get into the best shape of their
lives, and put on a brochure with health and body shaping tips.
6) I completed a certification in sports nutrition
7) From time to time, I get
short-term female clients that request to be put on a diet and workout
routine to lose weight and feel more confident.
8) I have informally written about health and fitness for about 4-5 years.
9) My gym just invited me to help them promote and attract more clients to a new location opening in Gdl in May.
10) I schedule fitness photo sessions once or twice a year just for self-fulfillment and for motivational purposes.
11) And last, but not least, I’ve got an overly important upcoming event to represent Mayahuel, the Goddess of Tequila, pulque and mescal.
This will be the most important happening throughout my physical affair
since Phil wants me to be on the cover of the narration. Despite not
being at 100%, I am counting the days!
All these close encounters have amounted to an 18 year relationship with my passion, my life.
True, although I didn't eat clean,
exercised or was disciplined during my childhood and part of my
adolescence, yet , that was turned around for the reasons I mentioned
before. I developed a love for movement, changed my eating habits,
invested in my health, I try to surround myself with minds that think
and act alike on a fitness level. I constantly keep myself updated with
fitness articles, magazines, videos, I try to eat as clean as I can (to
this day food has been my downfall), but overall, I eat fairly clean, I
only become an unyielding and craving beast when I go trough serious
bouts of stress. All of these factors have been a great influence in my
life. That's what's made me be worthy of the name, "Yoryet Roman Athlete,"
like many people have called me. I would better define myself as a
health and fitness lover and enthusiast. As an amateur who is always
looking to learn more and gain more expertise.
Clearly, years ago, vanity and
superficial matters were my priority but through trial and error, I
learned to not be critical of my body and regard other women's bodies to
appreciate what it can do and create. On top of that, help myself and
them to make the best with the tools they possess without letting
themselves be deceived and try to look like the amazingly fit model on
tv or on a magazine.
This lifestyle describes
my nature, the who, why, when, and how. A frame of mind I would never
forsake for anything under ANY circumstances…unless I become a handicap
or bedridden. God forbid!
- See more at: http://ginayoryet.blogspot.mx/2013/03/my-fitness-affair.html#sthash.sVEyYtXM.dpuf
Hence,
my fitness mission began with a plan my Senior sister and I, a
Sophomore came up with. Make the cheerleading team tryouts! We gathered
another three friends and pursued the first step. Ok, at that time, we
didn't put the two together, we were oblivious to the fact that in order
to improve our performance and to at least make it to the semi-finals,
we had to have a sort of dance or athletic background or training. Not
only did we miss that, but during our random rehearsals, we didn't have
the slightest clue of how to get started or what came next. Needless to
say more, we only ended up ridiculing ourselves and breaking out in a
scandalous laugh. My stunning young dance instructor tried to be as
supportive as she could but regardless, it took me a while to look at
her in the eye out of embarrassment. Now I can get a good laugh out of
that defining event that was to introduce me to a long term hobby, later
becoming a lifestyle.
Freshly out of High School, my love for physical movement started developing.
1) I got enrolled into weight
training, body conditioning and calisthenics classes. Every semester I
chose two different Physical Education courses which I unbelievingly
looked forward to.
2) My 'vanity' legacy started
evolving at the same time. As part of a catholic youth group, in Semana
Santa - Holy Week, lent, we were putting on an Easter Passion play
together and I was chosen to represent the queen. I was overly contented
and looked for THE perfect dress, crown and stilettos. I had to wear
them! I mean before that event, opportunities were none existent!
From there on, my fitness affair and beauty legacy have gone hand in hand until now.
Between 17 and 18, I became
interested in running and pursued that activity. I scheduled 5am runs
with my sisters, mother, friends and my second boyfriend at the time,
until one day we learned a woman's body was found in the dumps, we
panicked and stopped going at the crack of dawn.
At 18, September 16, Independence
Day was approaching so two local radio stations were looking for female
candidates to be 'La Reina de las Fiestas Patrias.' - Queen of the
Patriotic Holidays. The minute I heard the news broadcasting, I said to
my young and vain self, "I am going to enter one of those contests and I
will win!" I indeed came out victorious. That was my first 'A-ha moment
with many more following after that. For the first time ever, I started
feeling important and noticed. My first photo shoot and others
happened, I got a taste of posing in cute clothes and shoes, met a
diverse group of people, the other contestants and I were finely dined
and wined at expensive restaurants, we went to bars, clubs and events to
promote the radio station, the importance of Independence Day,
ourselves, to persuade people as to why each one of us was the 'best'
candidate, and to sell tickets to make the event holder money and to pay
for the various expenses involved.
At 19, I joined an indoor co-ed
soccer team which not long after, was 'forced' to cut all the ties with
for once and for all. I was also invited to play with a women's outdoor
soccer team, that only lasted no more than six months, the quickness and
adrenaline of playing indoor was more attractive.
That year I worked a weekend
late-night shift at a restaurant as a receptionist when one night I was
approached by one of the clients. He attempted to persuade me into
working for him at his oil-wrestling bar and thought I was a good
candidate. To this day I still remember his deep masculine voice,
"Here's my business card, I am looking for young beautiful girls with an
exotic look like you, to work for me." He didn't tell me what role I
would be playing but I later investigated. The next time he came by to
have dinner, assuming I already knew what the job entailed, he told me
very bluntly, "I can pay for your breast enhancement to add on to your
sex-appeal and you can pay me back within a year's work." I told him I'd
think about it but that was too daunting that I never called or
mentioned a single word about the matter and he eventually got the
point. That surely was an immediate “.NO,” I’ve honestly always been too
afraid to even go there.
That same year, I wanted to work on
my self-confidence and image, with this in hand, that led me to a six
month modeling course at John Casablancas modeling agency in
mind-blowing San Francisco. What else could I have asked for!? I didn't
land any jobs immediately but that was not my main target, I was mainly
interested in being 'pretty' and 'attractive' and forming an imposing
personality. I had a sleek and professional photo portfolio made along
with my biography - I don't recall what happened to it, It must've been
left behind in one of the million stays I've left behind.
Shortly after, there was a modeling
job for Bellisima Modeling Agency which I immediately went after. The
job required the models to promote different beauty products, going to
stores and events to give out samples of Pantene, Revlon products, and
more nail, hair, beauty and other types of products and talk women into
buying them. I enjoyed every single moment of it. Concealing my face
under layers of makeup, wearing tight and very little clothes and
stilettos was something to die for at that tender age!
A few months later, I was offered
to work at an elegant bar/club serving drinks and appetizers wearing
nothing but lingerie!!! I had to skip that as revealing a bit too much
has never been my cup of tea!
I later moved to Sacramento. As a
SCC student, I kept taking P. E. classes, continued my long distance
runs, entered 5 and 10k's and kept myself as active as possible along
with my younger sister. I loved spending time with her and doing
everything together. It was so much fun when people looked right at us
and asked if we were twins! I don't know why they wondered about that, I
mean, we resemble each other but we definitely don't look like twins!
That year she met the Track & Field and Cross Country coach and
introduced her to me. For the first time someone had noticed my
athletic potential - I'm only talking about my potential because my
sister is a natural born athlete. Right off the bat, she asked us to try
out for the team. I was caught in a mix of excitement, stress and
insecurity thinking about my High School failure when we humiliated
ourselves in front of the most popular, charming and physically talented
girls and coaches.
To my surprise, I was accepted, the
only problem was that I was still commuting from Sacramento to Santa
Rosa (a 1hr 45 minute drive 1 way), engaging both soccer and running.
One day I was badly injured due to a combination of performing the two
activities. Both games, competitions, or rehearsals happened on the
weekends. There was traveling involved for several state meets,
discipline, rest and focus, a clean diet was demanded, but I refused to
get overwhelmed.
Unknowing what to stick with, I
held on to both for as long as I could until one day my coach pulled me
aside to put the cards on the table for the following reasons;
1) “I just found out you are
playing soccer, I know you love both sports but I need you with me 100%.
If you stick to soccer, or running, I will respect your decision but I
cannot have you split up into two. We are in high season and I'd like to
think we are in high season all the time for better performance and to
reach our goal, that's why I cannot afford to have one of my girls
getting injured.”
2) “As far as your diet, you either
improve that, or improve that!” She was very adamant with me after
noticing me sprint straight for the doughnuts after a meet or reaching
out for the low quality meals, soda and desserts when we went out to
lunch or dinner. She was even less tolerant when she found out that I
was the one hindering my performance as well as my teammates'
effectiveness. The night before competing I talked them into partying
out like animals, drinking out of control and topping that off with a
greasy pizza or dinosaur burritos we got at the in an out Mexican fast
food on our way back to the hotel! She found out how destructive an
irresponsible I was with myself and others! "I understand you are still
very young and you want to have fun but I am only going to tell you this
once. I am not the one to tell you what to do but it's your call. You
can either continue partying and doing what you like, or you straighten
up, focus and give it your best!"
Even if I didn't appreciate it
right away, I deserved her laying it all out to me very clearly and
harshly without hesitating. My first reaction was to fire back my venom
but had to count to a million trying to make myself look at the whole
picture from her perspective. I eventually understood and accepted her
arguments. That serious talk was the most important determining factor
that helped me set later decisions, even to this day. I went on
'nun-mode,' as I like to call that: Absolutely NO drinking, partying,
AND stay away from unnecessary and compulsive eating, and any
performance and physically sabotaging distractions.
After college I went on to doing 21
and 42.1k's (from 18 to 30) I was fully devoted to high-rendering
competition. Only this time, my coach was NOT there to get on my case.
Even when that serious talk made a huge difference in my life, I was
free to make my own decisions. That's why my negligence walked me right
into an injury and to give up running for 4 years now! I recall a salsa
congress in San Francisco that takes place the second or third Saturday
in October, the next morning, there's a 42.1k in Sacramento. I attempted
to do both to feed my ego, pride or whatever. In reality I only ended
up abusing my temple, leaving me sour for a couple of days.
In my 20’s, I took another 12 week
modeling, etiquette, makeup, fashion, etc. at Maniqui, Modelos y
Edecanes which was a huge milestone, for it gave me the chance to create
a professional portfolio, (I had to hire a professional photographer),
and get myself out there. From that course on, many events lined up
that.
In 2012 I finally got certified in
Sports Nutrition. All the material that I read, was only a reaffirmation
of a lot of things I already knew. I didn’t have to do that but as
usual, I always demand more from me. Therefore, I want to keep adding on
to my fitness profile, the more the better!
All in all, my fitness and beauty affair has entailed different events.
1) Worked as a fitness trainer for 3 years when I came to Gdl.
2) I took a 12 week modeling and self-image course at Maniqui, modelos y edecanes in 2007
3) Worked at different beauty and
sports events for 7 + years, such as: Expo Belleza, body painting
runways, fiestas de octubre, May-Tai, Valetudo, martial arts, wrestling
matches, gym events, casting for sports modeling events/commercials,
advertising tequila brands, etc,
4) I've been interviewed by two different radio stations to give health & fitness tips.
5) In 2009 I was hired by an
American company to do a workout video, interview/s, to answer doubts on
body trimming and motivating women to get into the best shape of their
lives, and put on a brochure with health and body shaping tips.
6) I completed a certification in sports nutrition
7) From time to time, I get
short-term female clients that request to be put on a diet and workout
routine to lose weight and feel more confident.
8) I have informally written about health and fitness for about 4-5 years.
9) My gym just invited me to help them promote and attract more clients to a new location opening in Gdl in May.
10) I schedule fitness photo sessions once or twice a year just for self-fulfillment and for motivational purposes.
11) And last, but not least, I’ve got an overly important upcoming event to represent Mayahuel, the Goddess of Tequila, pulque and mescal.
This will be the most important happening throughout my physical affair
since Phil wants me to be on the cover of the narration. Despite not
being at 100%, I am counting the days!
All these close encounters have amounted to an 18 year relationship with my passion, my life.
True, although I didn't eat clean,
exercised or was disciplined during my childhood and part of my
adolescence, yet , that was turned around for the reasons I mentioned
before. I developed a love for movement, changed my eating habits,
invested in my health, I try to surround myself with minds that think
and act alike on a fitness level. I constantly keep myself updated with
fitness articles, magazines, videos, I try to eat as clean as I can (to
this day food has been my downfall), but overall, I eat fairly clean, I
only become an unyielding and craving beast when I go trough serious
bouts of stress. All of these factors have been a great influence in my
life. That's what's made me be worthy of the name, "Yoryet Roman Athlete,"
like many people have called me. I would better define myself as a
health and fitness lover and enthusiast. As an amateur who is always
looking to learn more and gain more expertise.
Clearly, years ago, vanity and
superficial matters were my priority but through trial and error, I
learned to not be critical of my body and regard other women's bodies to
appreciate what it can do and create. On top of that, help myself and
them to make the best with the tools they possess without letting
themselves be deceived and try to look like the amazingly fit model on
tv or on a magazine.
This lifestyle describes
my nature, the who, why, when, and how. A frame of mind I would never
forsake for anything under ANY circumstances…unless I become a handicap
or bedridden. God forbid!
- See more at: http://ginayoryet.blogspot.mx/2013/03/my-fitness-affair.html#sthash.sVEyYtXM.dpuf
Hence,
my fitness mission began with a plan my Senior sister and I, a
Sophomore came up with. Make the cheerleading team tryouts! We gathered
another three friends and pursued the first step. Ok, at that time, we
didn't put the two together, we were oblivious to the fact that in order
to improve our performance and to at least make it to the semi-finals,
we had to have a sort of dance or athletic background or training. Not
only did we miss that, but during our random rehearsals, we didn't have
the slightest clue of how to get started or what came next. Needless to
say more, we only ended up ridiculing ourselves and breaking out in a
scandalous laugh. My stunning young dance instructor tried to be as
supportive as she could but regardless, it took me a while to look at
her in the eye out of embarrassment. Now I can get a good laugh out of
that defining event that was to introduce me to a long term hobby, later
becoming a lifestyle.
Freshly out of High School, my love for physical movement started developing.
1) I got enrolled into weight
training, body conditioning and calisthenics classes. Every semester I
chose two different Physical Education courses which I unbelievingly
looked forward to.
2) My 'vanity' legacy started
evolving at the same time. As part of a catholic youth group, in Semana
Santa - Holy Week, lent, we were putting on an Easter Passion play
together and I was chosen to represent the queen. I was overly contented
and looked for THE perfect dress, crown and stilettos. I had to wear
them! I mean before that event, opportunities were none existent!
From there on, my fitness affair and beauty legacy have gone hand in hand until now.
Between 17 and 18, I became
interested in running and pursued that activity. I scheduled 5am runs
with my sisters, mother, friends and my second boyfriend at the time,
until one day we learned a woman's body was found in the dumps, we
panicked and stopped going at the crack of dawn.
At 18, September 16, Independence
Day was approaching so two local radio stations were looking for female
candidates to be 'La Reina de las Fiestas Patrias.' - Queen of the
Patriotic Holidays. The minute I heard the news broadcasting, I said to
my young and vain self, "I am going to enter one of those contests and I
will win!" I indeed came out victorious. That was my first 'A-ha moment
with many more following after that. For the first time ever, I started
feeling important and noticed. My first photo shoot and others
happened, I got a taste of posing in cute clothes and shoes, met a
diverse group of people, the other contestants and I were finely dined
and wined at expensive restaurants, we went to bars, clubs and events to
promote the radio station, the importance of Independence Day,
ourselves, to persuade people as to why each one of us was the 'best'
candidate, and to sell tickets to make the event holder money and to pay
for the various expenses involved.
At 19, I joined an indoor co-ed
soccer team which not long after, was 'forced' to cut all the ties with
for once and for all. I was also invited to play with a women's outdoor
soccer team, that only lasted no more than six months, the quickness and
adrenaline of playing indoor was more attractive.
That year I worked a weekend
late-night shift at a restaurant as a receptionist when one night I was
approached by one of the clients. He attempted to persuade me into
working for him at his oil-wrestling bar and thought I was a good
candidate. To this day I still remember his deep masculine voice,
"Here's my business card, I am looking for young beautiful girls with an
exotic look like you, to work for me." He didn't tell me what role I
would be playing but I later investigated. The next time he came by to
have dinner, assuming I already knew what the job entailed, he told me
very bluntly, "I can pay for your breast enhancement to add on to your
sex-appeal and you can pay me back within a year's work." I told him I'd
think about it but that was too daunting that I never called or
mentioned a single word about the matter and he eventually got the
point. That surely was an immediate “.NO,” I’ve honestly always been too
afraid to even go there.
That same year, I wanted to work on
my self-confidence and image, with this in hand, that led me to a six
month modeling course at John Casablancas modeling agency in
mind-blowing San Francisco. What else could I have asked for!? I didn't
land any jobs immediately but that was not my main target, I was mainly
interested in being 'pretty' and 'attractive' and forming an imposing
personality. I had a sleek and professional photo portfolio made along
with my biography - I don't recall what happened to it, It must've been
left behind in one of the million stays I've left behind.
Shortly after, there was a modeling
job for Bellisima Modeling Agency which I immediately went after. The
job required the models to promote different beauty products, going to
stores and events to give out samples of Pantene, Revlon products, and
more nail, hair, beauty and other types of products and talk women into
buying them. I enjoyed every single moment of it. Concealing my face
under layers of makeup, wearing tight and very little clothes and
stilettos was something to die for at that tender age!
A few months later, I was offered
to work at an elegant bar/club serving drinks and appetizers wearing
nothing but lingerie!!! I had to skip that as revealing a bit too much
has never been my cup of tea!
I later moved to Sacramento. As a
SCC student, I kept taking P. E. classes, continued my long distance
runs, entered 5 and 10k's and kept myself as active as possible along
with my younger sister. I loved spending time with her and doing
everything together. It was so much fun when people looked right at us
and asked if we were twins! I don't know why they wondered about that, I
mean, we resemble each other but we definitely don't look like twins!
That year she met the Track & Field and Cross Country coach and
introduced her to me. For the first time someone had noticed my
athletic potential - I'm only talking about my potential because my
sister is a natural born athlete. Right off the bat, she asked us to try
out for the team. I was caught in a mix of excitement, stress and
insecurity thinking about my High School failure when we humiliated
ourselves in front of the most popular, charming and physically talented
girls and coaches.
To my surprise, I was accepted, the
only problem was that I was still commuting from Sacramento to Santa
Rosa (a 1hr 45 minute drive 1 way), engaging both soccer and running.
One day I was badly injured due to a combination of performing the two
activities. Both games, competitions, or rehearsals happened on the
weekends. There was traveling involved for several state meets,
discipline, rest and focus, a clean diet was demanded, but I refused to
get overwhelmed.
Unknowing what to stick with, I
held on to both for as long as I could until one day my coach pulled me
aside to put the cards on the table for the following reasons;
1) “I just found out you are
playing soccer, I know you love both sports but I need you with me 100%.
If you stick to soccer, or running, I will respect your decision but I
cannot have you split up into two. We are in high season and I'd like to
think we are in high season all the time for better performance and to
reach our goal, that's why I cannot afford to have one of my girls
getting injured.”
2) “As far as your diet, you either
improve that, or improve that!” She was very adamant with me after
noticing me sprint straight for the doughnuts after a meet or reaching
out for the low quality meals, soda and desserts when we went out to
lunch or dinner. She was even less tolerant when she found out that I
was the one hindering my performance as well as my teammates'
effectiveness. The night before competing I talked them into partying
out like animals, drinking out of control and topping that off with a
greasy pizza or dinosaur burritos we got at the in an out Mexican fast
food on our way back to the hotel! She found out how destructive an
irresponsible I was with myself and others! "I understand you are still
very young and you want to have fun but I am only going to tell you this
once. I am not the one to tell you what to do but it's your call. You
can either continue partying and doing what you like, or you straighten
up, focus and give it your best!"
Even if I didn't appreciate it
right away, I deserved her laying it all out to me very clearly and
harshly without hesitating. My first reaction was to fire back my venom
but had to count to a million trying to make myself look at the whole
picture from her perspective. I eventually understood and accepted her
arguments. That serious talk was the most important determining factor
that helped me set later decisions, even to this day. I went on
'nun-mode,' as I like to call that: Absolutely NO drinking, partying,
AND stay away from unnecessary and compulsive eating, and any
performance and physically sabotaging distractions.
After college I went on to doing 21
and 42.1k's (from 18 to 30) I was fully devoted to high-rendering
competition. Only this time, my coach was NOT there to get on my case.
Even when that serious talk made a huge difference in my life, I was
free to make my own decisions. That's why my negligence walked me right
into an injury and to give up running for 4 years now! I recall a salsa
congress in San Francisco that takes place the second or third Saturday
in October, the next morning, there's a 42.1k in Sacramento. I attempted
to do both to feed my ego, pride or whatever. In reality I only ended
up abusing my temple, leaving me sour for a couple of days.
In my 20’s, I took another 12 week
modeling, etiquette, makeup, fashion, etc. at Maniqui, Modelos y
Edecanes which was a huge milestone, for it gave me the chance to create
a professional portfolio, (I had to hire a professional photographer),
and get myself out there. From that course on, many events lined up
that.
In 2012 I finally got certified in
Sports Nutrition. All the material that I read, was only a reaffirmation
of a lot of things I already knew. I didn’t have to do that but as
usual, I always demand more from me. Therefore, I want to keep adding on
to my fitness profile, the more the better!
All in all, my fitness and beauty affair has entailed different events.
1) Worked as a fitness trainer for 3 years when I came to Gdl.
2) I took a 12 week modeling and self-image course at Maniqui, modelos y edecanes in 2007
3) Worked at different beauty and
sports events for 7 + years, such as: Expo Belleza, body painting
runways, fiestas de octubre, May-Tai, Valetudo, martial arts, wrestling
matches, gym events, casting for sports modeling events/commercials,
advertising tequila brands, etc,
4) I've been interviewed by two different radio stations to give health & fitness tips.
5) In 2009 I was hired by an
American company to do a workout video, interview/s, to answer doubts on
body trimming and motivating women to get into the best shape of their
lives, and put on a brochure with health and body shaping tips.
6) I completed a certification in sports nutrition
7) From time to time, I get
short-term female clients that request to be put on a diet and workout
routine to lose weight and feel more confident.
8) I have informally written about health and fitness for about 4-5 years.
9) My gym just invited me to help them promote and attract more clients to a new location opening in Gdl in May.
10) I schedule fitness photo sessions once or twice a year just for self-fulfillment and for motivational purposes.
11) And last, but not least, I’ve got an overly important upcoming event to represent Mayahuel, the Goddess of Tequila, pulque and mescal.
This will be the most important happening throughout my physical affair
since Phil wants me to be on the cover of the narration. Despite not
being at 100%, I am counting the days!
All these close encounters have amounted to an 18 year relationship with my passion, my life.
True, although I didn't eat clean,
exercised or was disciplined during my childhood and part of my
adolescence, yet , that was turned around for the reasons I mentioned
before. I developed a love for movement, changed my eating habits,
invested in my health, I try to surround myself with minds that think
and act alike on a fitness level. I constantly keep myself updated with
fitness articles, magazines, videos, I try to eat as clean as I can (to
this day food has been my downfall), but overall, I eat fairly clean, I
only become an unyielding and craving beast when I go trough serious
bouts of stress. All of these factors have been a great influence in my
life. That's what's made me be worthy of the name, "Yoryet Roman Athlete,"
like many people have called me. I would better define myself as a
health and fitness lover and enthusiast. As an amateur who is always
looking to learn more and gain more expertise.
Clearly, years ago, vanity and
superficial matters were my priority but through trial and error, I
learned to not be critical of my body and regard other women's bodies to
appreciate what it can do and create. On top of that, help myself and
them to make the best with the tools they possess without letting
themselves be deceived and try to look like the amazingly fit model on
tv or on a magazine.
This lifestyle describes
my nature, the who, why, when, and how. A frame of mind I would never
forsake for anything under ANY circumstances…unless I become a handicap
or bedridden. God forbid!
- See more at: http://ginayoryet.blogspot.mx/2013/03/my-fitness-affair.html#sthash.sVEyYtXM.dpuf
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