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100 || FITNESS MAGAZINE || SEPTEMBER 2015 healthy diet, but of course I give in to craving here and there. I am naturally blessed to have a fast metabolism and don%u2019t have to worry about dieting to maintain a lean physique. I now just try to stay within 2 weeks of being shoot shape ready. MFM: For Moms and Dads out there, what%u2019s the biggest piece of advice you would give them when it comes to the health and fitness of their children? AD: I would say try to make sure what you%u2019re eating is healthy so they see it from you. Also make snacks at home such as healthy granola bars and smoothies. There are so many amazing recipes you can find online that are kid friendly and you%u2019ll love them yourself. I also find it saves money on groceries and food. Check out some of my recipes on my website: www.amberdayfitness.comMFM: When it comes to your own performance in the gym, which exercises or aspects of your training do you blow away the competition at? AD: I feel like we all have our strengths and weaknesses. Training is a game of mental strength and with the right amount of focus, persistence and consistency anyone can achieve their goals. With that said, I don%u2019t believe that a specific exercise or aspect blows anyone away. I do however believe one thing that has helped me stand out from the rest and given me the ability to perform to a point I never thought I could, has been my mind! When it comes to training it takes time, a lot of time. It won%u2019t happen in a day, a week, a month or even a year. It takes years to develop a training and nutrition protocol that works for your body. It%u2019s a trial and error type thing, find what works for you, change it up and stick to it. I%u2019m now 32 and think I finally found exactly what works for me just about 4 years ago. I have learned to work through the pain and push myself to a level of discomfort, because it%u2019s at those points when our bodies change the most. If something doesn%u2019t work I don%u2019t quit I change it and move on. I%u2019m also always open for advice and change even after years and years of training. I find that some competitors believe they already know everything, but I value advice from others and whether I like it or not I%u2019m an open ear and this allows me to be diverse with my training. MFM: If you could be a super-hero, who would you be and why? AD: The hulk! Well is the Hulk a superhero? Either way he was the first one that came to my head. Guess you could say I%u2019m kind of a meathead %u263aMFM: Which time of the day do you prefer to train, and why? AD: I train when I can squeeze it into my schedule but generally I prefer those afternoon workouts to give me a little burst of energy. I%u2019m not a huge morning person so early morning workouts never are as great as afternoon so I stick with those. However, if I%u2019m trying to lean out I always get at least 20min cardio first thing in the morning.MFM: If you could map out your career over the next ten years, what would you like to do that might surprise your fans and colleagues? AD: There are many things I do that don%u2019t specifically involve the fitness industry. I%u2019m a dental hygienist and currently work with software technologies that change the scope of patient relationship management and work with physicians of all kinds to help grow their practice. I have also been blessed to get engaged and start a company with my fianc%u00e9 so there are many things I plan to do not involving the fitness industry. I think sometimes when fans hear what I do for my career they are surprised. My life isn%u2019t 100% fitness! I have many career goals such as working with public health programs to improve oral health of children with lower income brackets. I also am a wanderlust and love nature and would love to get involved with a non-profit to preserve protected lands in Colorado. >>>