A month I wish to forget. Due to unexpected health issues that came up, Month 9 started out with me taking a couple weeks off. Which turned into a huge back step for me. It got me out of the healthier routine I was in, I was not as conscious as I should have been with food and I just …
Amber’s Journey – Month 7 Update
7 months in and i am not where I thought i would be (scale wise). I actually got myself very depressed because of this. My thoughts were “is this really working?”, “is this really worth all the time and effort?” I walk by a scale numerous times a day at work just to get to my desk. It is hard …
Amber’s Journey – Month 6 Update
I am half way through this 1 year of blogging. I have hit the 6 month mark on this journey. Some of the things I have noticed that have changed in this 6 months are that my clothes are getting smaller, my drive to want to do this is getting bigger, my mental and physical strength are getting stronger. While …
SIMPLE – Amber’s Meal Plan
Preparing healthy meals is one of those things that we all think sounds great in theory. In reality, it can be a struggle. I probably have 20 articles about meal plans and tons of healthy recipes “pinned” on Pinterest that I have never even really read through or tried. Planning is easy. Making it happen is a challenge.
Amber’s Journey – Month 5 Update
As i look back on my 5th month of this journey I’m at a loss of words. I do not have a “big” change this month to talk about, and I need to remind myself that that is OK. Something that i realized this month was that you have to find what works for you. I can not stand cardio …
Amber’s Journey – Month 4 Update
My mindset is changing, and the way I think is changing. I realized that this month as I was getting ready to go on a vacation with my husband. In my suitcase I packed a soft lunchbox packed full of protein bars and protein powder divided up into baggies, this was a first ever! I didn’t want to totally fall …
Amber’s Journey – Month 3 Update
I am three months into this life changing journey and everything is starting to change. I have now hit the point where I enjoy working out and look forward to it every day. I still do not see much change when I look in the mirror or look at myself, except for every now and again if i stand “just …
AMBER’S JOURNEY – MONTH 2 UPDATE
A Change, A change for me, A change for the better. If you have not already, please read Amber’s Journey – Her Story to find out how it all began and my Month 1 update. Month 2 update: February 1st rolls around and I still have not mentioned to my husband or family that I am changing my life choices. Around the 5th of February …
AMBER’S JOURNEY – MONTH 1 UPDATE
A Change, A change for me, A change for the better. If you have not already, please read Amber’s Journey – Her Story to find out how it all began. Month 1 update: By the time January 1st came around I had made it through my first month, a hard month in so many ways. I made it through 6 Christmas celebrations without gaining …
Amber’s Journey – Her Story
A Change, A change for me, A change for the better. My stats: Age : 29 Height :5’4″ Weight : *** Clothing size : *** Body Measurements : *** *** My “stats” have been recorded for personal use. On the 1 year mark I will reveal the numbers from start to day 365. *** I have been asked to blog …