Let’s show Amber some love. She lost 44 pounds down from 418 pounds and she is just 25 years old. Here is what she shared with us about her weight loss journey:
“My name is Amber and I am 25. I have struggled with my weight since I could remember. Diabetes and high blood pressure run in my family but I continued to pick up and put on weight as my doctor’s dismay. I have tried almost every fad diet, weight watchers, Jenny Craig, cabbage soup and nothing seemed to keep my attention for very long. The doctor seemed to be constantly concerned about my weight and one doctor seemed to have given up hope that I was going to do anything about it at all. I had continued to make excuses about why I haven’t done anything before now but I know that excuses are tools of incompetence :). So, after seeing myself in pictures and feeling the most uncomfortable that I have ever felt at my highest weight of 418 pounds, I decided that April that I needed to make that change for MYSELF. Not because anyone told me, not by force but because I did it on my own terms. I changed the way that I was eating, drinking, and exercising for the first time in a long time. Shortly into this journey, I experienced a herniated disc and it forced me to curb the exercise for a few months. It was heartbreaking, especially because I was in the groove and I was just about to finish graduate school. When I moved back to CA, through medical assistance, my back has never felt better. Since then, I have joined the local gym with a majority of my family members. I try to go 3-4 times a week (I do Zumba, body sculpting, water aerobics and I am currently training for a 5k), drink as much water as I can and just try to stay positive about the fact that this is NOT A DIET, BUT A LIFESTYLE CHANGE! This page has also been an encouragement to me as well as MyFitnessPal! It has kept me honest and I utilize the support of other women to get through this journey. I have seen results but I am hungry for more…pun intended but I just wanted to be able to encourage other women who have had similar struggles that you are beautiful and that this journey is not easy but we are doing it to be healthier! You are absolutely not alone and I hope that my 44 pounds inspires the next woman as I work toward the next 44. Instagram:@ _adeebee. I just recently started a blog on wordpress: http://selfgrowththejourney.wordpress.com/.
Have a wonderful holiday and Happy New Year!
Amber D. Boyd, M.A., MFT
Syracuse University
adboyd@syr.edu
Syracuse University
adboyd@syr.edu
Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world. -Harriet Tubman”
sheila says
U most certainly have inspired me, i literally decided just toning to start to train for a 5k. Dont no how long it will take but im gonna give it a try. HNY
Robbyn says
You have inspired me to go for what I know, its hard but just seeing you go through this I know if I put my mind and soul to it I can do this also…..Im not making any promises but if its the Lords will im goin to get this weight in control and be happier healthier and loving also feeling good about me…Im so happy you were able to share ur story with us…
Christal says
Amber you have helped to motivate me to keep going. I enjoyed reading your story. I am the same weight but I’m 27 years old. Keep up the great work! Do you have an IG or blog that we can follow you during your transformation?
Amber says
Hello Ladies,
Thank you for taking the time out to read my story, I am extremely grateful for that! My goal was to put myself out there so if there were other women like me, you would know that you are not alone.
I do have an IG: _adeebee and I just recently started a blog on wordpress: http://selfgrowththejourney.wordpress.com/. Stay encouraged beautiful ladies, we can do this!
Theresa says
Every pound gone is a good thing. Stay the course and you will get there, and will love it. Keep the faith.
Theresa says
Amber it is our attitude at the beginning of a difficult task which, more than anything else, will affect its successful outcome. You are on the right track, so stay prayed up about it and stick with it, and you will reach your goal. GOOD LUCK!!!