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@amber.darcel

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Dallas Personal Trainer + Wellness Coach
Helping women build strength + confidence
Fitness • Lifestyle • Wellness 🌱
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Ya girl was on the the news 😭💚!!!

LOL I'm not gone lie to y'all, I'm still processing what happened but I'm so grateful for this opportunity 🫶🏾! I shared health and wellness exercises and tips for the holidays 💚! If you missed it live, the link will be in my bio! Thank you all SO much for the sweet messages! I love y'all 🥳!

If you're interested in group classes or personal training, click the link in my bio! by @amber.darcel

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3 years ago

Impact > influence is important when it comes to your purpose. You should want to be remembered for your stories versus the materialistic things 💚. Quality over quantity. What are your thoughts on this? Episode 2 available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts!

SHARE WITCHA HOMEBOY/HOMEGIRL ♻️💚🌱🤞🏾 by @amber.darcel

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4 years ago

Why did I start working out?

I started working out because I was insecure about how I looked. A lot of people would tell me that I looked good but I did not look good OR feel good. It really hit me when I started struggling to get up a flight of stairs, breathing hard and out of shape.

In 2018-2019, I started working out and I fell in love with the gym , started seeing results gaining muscle and getting toned, but I wasn’t happy when I lost my ass so I started feeling more insecure😞.

Fast forward to today and I’m EXACTLY where I want to be. I love my body and I worked hard for it. I don’t weigh myself but I went to the doctor recently and I weighed 129. I don’t weigh myself because as long as I’m happy with how I look and feel, I’m good. Consistency is your best friend. If you want to change, do it. If you’re tired of looking/feeling dusty , do something about it stink 🙂.

The gym is real life my happy place and I love the people I’ve met throughout my whole journey. You meet someone who has the same goal as you. I’ve learned a lot from my fitness friends and I LOVE TF out of y’all 🧡. I can’t wait to meet more people and learn more in this industry 👀.

Share this with someone, it could motivate/inspire them 😊

-BIG BOSS AMBZ 🪴🧡 by @amber.darcel

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5 years ago

Joyce Meyer while working out really does hit different 🥹💚. I love my girl downnnnnn! So grateful that God gives me the ability to move my body and inspire others to do the same every single day. 🙂‍↕️

SN: Don’t sleep on apartment gym / at home workouts. Those are the workouts that usually humble me 🤭🤣. Get up and move your body today 🙂‍↕️ by @amber.darcel

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7 hours ago

WE ARE BACK OUTSIDE! 💚😂

Join me October 17th for our walk located at Cedar Ridge Preserve! 💚.

Come as you are, bring a friend if you want to, and don’t forget your water! And pleaseeee eat you a lil’ something beforehand. 😂

RSVP from the link in my bio! I can’t wait to see y’all 🥹💚 by @amber.darcel

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2 days ago

Black women deserve to be well. Period. 💚

That’s why I take being a personal trainer to Black women so seriously. Yes, we’re going to build strength and celebrate what our bodies can do. But I’m also thinking about what it means for you to have the energy to live your life, manage stress, and take care of your health for years to come.

The numbers are real:

One study found high blood pressure in 22.3% of Black women ages 18–44, compared with 14.4% of White women in the same age group. The CDC also reports that Black women are more likely to have diabetes than White women.

This is why I care about movement you can stick with, recovery you don’t feel guilty about, and knowing your numbers. A workout matters, and so do your blood pressure checks, your rest, and your conversations with your doctor.

Respectfully, “I’ll get to my health when things slow down” is a plan that keeps getting pushed back. Choose you this week sis 🌱 by @amber.darcel

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3 days ago

I’ve been working on landmine single-leg RDLs, and for the past few weeks now, I was just using the bar. I wanted to get my balance and the movement down before I add more weight.

Because what’s the point of loading up the bar if I’m wobbling through every rep? I’m focused on keeping my hips steady, hinging with control, and actually feeling the muscles I’m trying to work.

This is your reminder, master the basics first. Adding weight is a progression, not the starting line. Leave your ego out of it, and give yourself room to get stronger the right way. 🙂‍↕️💚 by @amber.darcel

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5 days ago

You’ve got your standard push-up down. Now what? 👀

Here are the four variations I cover in this video, in order:

Tempo push-ups: Take three seconds to lower yourself, then press back up.

Diamond push-ups: Bring your hands close together and see how quickly those arms start talking chile. 😂

Weighted push-ups: Add a plate to your back for extra resistance.

Explosive push-ups: Push off the floor with power, then land with control.

You don’t have to master all four at once. Pick one that challenges you while still letting you use good form and a full range of motion. 💪🏾 by @amber.darcel

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7 days ago

If you’re doing push-ups, let’s talk about depth. 💚

A full push-up means lowering your chest to just above the ground, then pressing all the way back up. That full range of motion is the goal.

If you’re still working on getting lower, place a block beneath your chest and lower until you touch it. Once you can do that WITH CONTROL, switch to a thinner block.

Keep lowering the target as you get stronger. No need to rush to the floor. Build your strength through the range you have, then keep working toward the full rep. 🌱

Save this for when you do push-ups again, and try the block progression! by @amber.darcel

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10 days ago

If you’re trying to get stronger at push-ups, negative push-ups are one of my go-tos. 💪🏾

The goal is to lower yourself with control. If you get to the floor and need to reset before the next rep, that’s okay. That controlled lowering is helping you build the strength for a full push-up.

Save this for your next upper-body day! Have you tried negative push-ups before? 👀 by @amber.darcel

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12 days ago

Amber means a golden gem formed over time. Darcel has been linked to “from Arcy” and “dark.” Portis may have roots connected to a harbor or gate.

Now, I’m not saying my name predicted my whole life. 😂 But I am saying God has been teaching me to see beauty in how He made me, trust what He’s built in me, and walk through the doors He opens.

Amber Darcel Portis. I’m growing into my name and my calling each and everyday. 💚

@angelawebbphotography , thank you for these BEAUTIFUL headshots love! You’re always a joy to work with.🥹💚 by @amber.darcel

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14 days ago

My new kitchenware. Anyone obsessed with kitchenware? @carote_usa , y’all were in your bag with these 💚

Prayer gotta be your go-to friend. Not your momma, pops, sister, or friends. Prayer first 💚

Celebrated my girl @veesimonee for her birthday. 🥹💚THE FASHIONISTA BABE 🙂‍↕️

I love you so much sister girl. Thank you for being such a beautiful and hilarious person 🥹. You’ve always been in my corner since I’ve met you and I can’t thank you enough VV. Thank you for showing up for me in the most important moments. 🥹💚

HEYYYYYY NINA GWORL @ninatheemcee !!

I had so much fun working out with you sis. 🥹💚 Keep being you and bring a light in this world! We love you sweet girl!

Okay okay, I think I might’ve found a really fye protein drink 👀

Thank YOU so much sis for helping me bring my apartment together @victorialivingfree! 🥹💚 I love you so much sister girl and your patience. Thank k you for the laughs and love you bring me 🌱

If you ever think about smoking black and milds, let me know. 🥹💚 I pray they go out of business, every single company that makes them 🥲

LET ME TELL YOU BOUT MY FRIENDSSSSSS 🥹💚

Housewarming vibes 💚🌱 , @jdubbedyou left right before the picture 🥲. And yes everyone had to wear green cause DUH!

SHE’S SA STRONG!!! Shoutout to an amazing workout by @polkfit 🌱🫡

Your favorite 2027 faith-based health and wellness planner coming soon for saleeeee 🙂‍↕️💚🌱

AND DON’T YOU FORGET IT

I CAN’T WAIT TO SHOW MY KIDS HOW FINE THEY MOMMA IS WITH THEY FINE TTs!

Glowing baby 💚

AND WOULD! In every lifetime.

Masters loading 🥹💚 by @amber.darcel

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