Update Jan 2016: Christi sent in an update to let us know that she’s still going strong and has lost 44 more pounds for a total of 79 pounds gone, down from 237 pounds.
Hello! I was featured back in 2014 after losing a significant amount of weight in just a 2 month time span. I wanted to update you guys and let you know that I maintained my weight up until 2 months ago. That’s when I joined an outdoor fitness group and broke thru my plateau by losing an additional 8 pounds! I have also started toning. I am officially 13lbs away from my DREAM weight! The main thing I’ve learned through this journey is that no matter how you slice it, weight loss comes down to this simple formula: Eat Less and Exercise More! -Christi
Starting weight: 237 poundsCurrent weight: 158 poundsGoal weight: 145 pounds
Christi’s Instagram: @0hS0Pretty.
Running and cutting back on bread helped Christi J to lose 35 pounds in 2 months. Read her story:
I’m Christi! My success story is rather Unique!! To be honest ladies, I just got FED UP. I needed a change which motivated me to lose 35 lbs in 2 MONTHS! My starting weight was 200lbs and my current (which I have maintained) is 165lbs. I love outdoor running. That’s literally the only exercise I did. I plugged in my headphones and jammed to Chris Brown the entire 2 months. So, I guess I have him to thank! (JK), but it amazed me how the weight just fell off. I started to naturally shrink my stomach within a week of getting started. It literally got to the point where I prepared a meal for myself, and would feel totally full halfway through it.
My diet remained the same, however, my daily food intake was a lot less than usual. Bread was the only food I cut back on. I think Bread ultimately made the difference. Instead of regular bacon, I ate turkey bacon. Instead of beef, I ate chicken breast. Amazingly, it all tasted delicious. I cut out all soda-pop and juice, I drank only water (sometimes with different flavors of crystal light) and low-fat skim milk. I never wanted to feel like I was punishing myself by being deprived of certain foods, so every Friday I would treat myself to pizza(To keep myself sane. lol). The very next day I got right back on it. Pretty soon, I was eating less, filling more full and naturally shrinking my stomach. On Friday (my pizza night), I found myself barely being able to eat 2 slices. I also made sure I continued running at least 4 times a week.
My advice for quick, yet HEALTHY weight loss would be to naturally “shrink” your stomach! Good Luck on your journeys!!
Dom says
How long did you run for ? because I’m right at 200 and would like to do lose about 40 also
Charly says
Great job! I need to find determination like you!
Amanda says
Christi have you always been a runner or did you just get up and started running. I was very active in school many many years ago and I feel like I just want to go running. I have not done so yet but I am watching my diet and not depriving myself. But I am going to run. Glad this is helping you.
Christi Jackson says
I use to run back in high school. I started back up when I got to college. I never set foot in a gym. I just ran outside. I honestly feel this is the best cardio a woman can do. The pounds tend to fall off. I hope this helps. Good Luck on your journey
Jennetta says
You are so right about that! When I lost 30 pounds before, my primary source of exercise was jogging and running. The weight fell off and stayed off. Unfortunately since having another child I have regained the wait but I’m right back at it. Your story has totally inspired me 🙂 good job!
Emerald says
I agree, I mixed running every day for 30 minutes with 30 minutes of strength training. and my strength training was in home exercises, push ups, leg squats, lounges, sit ups, knee lifts. but i think more then anything the running worked. I lost 80 pounds in 6 months, I stopped eating out, I cooked my own food and every weekend I treated myself to a LUNCH, not a cheat day, a lunch of my choice, but over time when u get to your “cheat meal” u can barley eat it all. yet I did put back on 40 pounds sadly. the weight came off so quick and so easily, that when I gained a few pounds, im like oh Ill take it all off next week. but next week turned to next week and before I know it, i put back on 40 pounds. so im struggling to get back into my cycle. but i keep saying im stronger than my excuses and just do.
Adrienne Bryson says
Congrats! Encouragementbas my daughter and I hitnthe pavement. Im trying to lose 30# for my first goal. I’ve starrted training to fully run, now Im wogging.
Christi says
That’s great! As long as you keep your heart rate up, you’ll do great!!
damita says
This question for Christi, how many miles did u run.exactly each day. And did u just cold turkey no carbs?
Vanessa says
Awesome job!
Vee says
Congratulations!!!!!!! You have inspired me! How often did you run run the beginning and how many miles did you run each day?
Renita Thomas says
I been taking lipozene sence march the24 and Im a50 year old lady been haven weight problem since i was 40 having a hard time getting rid of this weight i have bad needs need help bad my weight is 243 i have not loss nothing
Shelly says
You might want to try water walking. Its easier on your knees, but is good workout and will help you build stamina. I am over 50, and have lost almost 70plus with water walking,Nustep elliptical seated, and CLEAN EATING AND WATER!!
Alli says
Great job, you’re an inspiration. How long/many miles per day did you run?
amber says
thank you so much for sharing this christi. im trying to lose 30 pounds in 2 months because im from ny and i currently live in fl and im going home to visit in 2 months not to mention it will be summer so i have to look good. i refuse to let another summer go by and not allow myself to buy a bikini and feel comfortable in it. my dedication is at an all time high this time and i will not quit and your story proved to me it can be done. i hate running but if thats gonna get me to where i need to be then thats what im gonna do. im going to follow you on ig to keep some motivation going. ty again.
Emerald says
Yes I refuse another summer and not feeling good about myself. We can do it. good luck
Fatima Christie says
Did you do anything like couch to 5k? How did you start running or were you previously a runner?
Brittany says
What do you mean when you day naturally shrink your stomach?
Erica says
Christi, when you first started running, how long did you run and how many days per week?
Angell says
Thank you so much, I needed to read this
I had a son 8months ago and lost 40 pounds
I was so happy felt good about myself then I had to have. Surgery so I couldn’t work out for 8wks so I gained half the weight back. Then after the 8wks was up I hurt my back and still can’t workout the way I use to and have gained all he weight back. I’m so mad at myself and just frustrated! I’m fed up as well I can’t go outside and walk/run because it’s to cold for the baby, what is a good workout or workout DVD I can get to start my journey all over again…. I don’t want to go into another summer weighing 197lbs!! I will not do !!
Tammy says
Angell, I started doing the Jillian Michaels 30 Day shred and Leslie Sansone 2 mile walk videotapes and lost 7 lbs in 2 weeks. I also track the food I eat on the myfitnesspal app. I’m very motivated this time and maybe these things will work for you. I started out with the walking video.
Ana says
Hi Christi.
I want to know how did you naturally shrink your stomach?
Thai says
What she means by naturally shrink your stomach is “eat less” and pretty soon your stomach will adjust and you will not be able to eat as much because your stomach won’t be able to fit it all. Just like you can stretch your stomach by putting a lot in it you can shrink it by putting a lot less in it.
Delphine says
Hi Christi.
You did a great job. What was your meal plan??
I’m not a runner. What other advice would you have for a person like me.
Denise says
Hi Christi,
Wonderful to see your progress! What did you do about the belly area? Naturally shrinks stomach? Thanks and good luck with continued success!
Chloe says
Hi christi,
Your example is really motivating me.
I am 200 pounds and I want to be 165 pounds in two months just like you.
I didn’t think it was possible.. but if you did it I think I can too.
How long did you run for everyday?