As far as booking for different projects and
campaigns, it really comes down to exposure and
networking. Typically, Amber will meet someone
working on a project she may be interested in and
will reach out, and sometimes it goes the other
way. Social media is great tool for contacting the
fitness duo of Brandan and Amber.
hen the conversation turns to
binge-eating and her efforts to help
those suffering from the disorder,
she becomes passionate. “I strongly believe
it is more rampant in the fitness industry than
most people know and I have dealt with the hell
of Binge Eating Disorder, personally. There is
a great non-profit called Work of Heart that has
shed some light on this subject and placed an
emphasis on self-love and healing. So many girls
in the industry are willing to destroy their mental
state, physical health, and sanity, all for the sake
of a plastic trophy, only to wind up miserable from
their post-competition rebound.” She has started
a blog campaign called “The Struggle Is Real” to
shine some light on the “successful” competitors in
this industry who may hold a story that could help
someone else dealing with a similar situation. The
campaign focuses on professional athletes and
incredible transformations, but it unveils what was
going on with them on the inside and behind the
scenes. You can get more information on Amber’s
blog at www.ADOFitness.Net.
Amber’s level of success was not attained
without a few setbacks. She has dealt with adrenal
fatigue, low thyroid function, and low progesterone.
It is extremely important to work closely with a
hormone doctor when you are dieting to extremes.
Adrenal fatigue can take years to recover from in
certain cases.
One of the other drawbacks in the industry is
the constant pressure to stay lean, even when it
is not in your best interest. Many girls lose their
menstrual cycle from maintaining a too-low body
fat for too long, which can be very damaging to
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female hormones and even cause setbacks in
trying to conceive.
“Personally, I took a step back from competing
in 2013 to focus on allowing my body more rest
and recovery.” She has been working with a
hormone specialist for the last two years and has
implemented short-term hormone replacements
to help her body bounce back. She keeps her
hormone levels regulated and makes sure to take
time off when needed, even if that means putting
on more weight than preferred for the long term
benefit of creating a family someday.