Let’s show some love to Amberly. She recently received negative feedback on Facebook from folks who felt it wasn’t right for her to post her bodybuilding bikini photos and be a Christian (more info in the video below). She has also shared with us how she lost the weight and transformed her body to be competition ready and her advice for others.
“I lost 30+ lbs and celebrated by competing in the Mid-State Muscle Classic this month (Dec). I post of my transformation and meals on Instagram at @faithfitbeauty”
What was your motivation? “My motivation came from looking at other fit bodies on facebook pages, instagram profiles and staying connected to people on The Team Bombshell Fitness Social Network and Bodybuilding.com. I also had a workout partner that kept me encouraged and a NPC competitor friend from college that inspired me to compete before the end of the year. Now, I’m hooked!”
How did you change your eating habits? “I started with keeping it clean all week and allowing myself 1 cheat meal per week. Just one meal helped me not to binge. Then I started weighing food and actually prepping my meals 3 – 4 days in advance.”
What did your workout routines look like? “I started off doing a lot of HIIT exercises from the NIke Training Club app and after losing 20 lbs, I plateaud and joined Team Bombshell. The coaches with the team were able to get me smaller and tighter.”
What was your starting weight? “My starting weight was around 155 lbs. in January 2013”
What is your current weight? “I’m now around 120 pounds.”
How long did your transformation take? “I had been trying to lose weight since August 2012 with all types of fad diets. I even tried a really popular celebrity trainer/nutrition’s diet, but actually gained weight in certain phases of the diet plan. I learned a lot through that process and began to research why my body reacted certain ways with various foods. Figuring out how my body worked has helped me to continue a healthy lifestyle and keep cutting fat.”
What advice to you have for others who want to lose weight? “Don’t just ask someone to give you a health plan, but rather research for yourself on reputable sites. Pay attention to your body and how it reacts to various foods. Be consistent in your training and clean eating, fail and then allow yourself time to get it right.”
http://faithfitbeauty.weebly.com/
