Today’s featured weight loss before and after story: Crysta lost 80 pounds by focusing on losing weight for herself and not for others. Insanity, lots of cardio and changing her eating habits have been key to her weight loss journey. Here is what she shared with us:
My motivation was to be healthy and be happy inside and out. For too many years, I did not think about losing weight for myself but for others. I had to stop crying about my weight and change it. I cut out sweets and white bread. I eat a lot of protein and veggies. I only drink water tea and coffee, but on the weekends I may have a cheat day. Cardio, cardio, cardio is your friend. In the last two months I have been doing Insanity. It is hard work but you have to really want it and work hard; it really helps to have motivators and workout partners too.
cynthia says
Hi I am trying to lose weight I weigh 224 and 5′ 5 1/2 tall. Border line diabetic, I want to lose 80
Crysta Cole says
Hi, I want to say I did not make 80 pounds a goal, I just made a lifestyle change. Look at the scale once a month not every day (which is a problem I had for awhile). You want to check with your doctor about nutrition, so you can make sure you are maintaining your health while losing weight. Also you do not have to go to the gym everyday, you can start by walking 5 days out of the week, just as long as you get active. Support is a must, family and friends give the best.
Best Wishes
Shanai says
Congrats on your weight loss!! I’ve also been doing Insanity but I lost some motivation because I got through the 1st month and gained 5 lbs instead of losing any weight. How long did it take you to lose 80 lbs?
Crysta Cole says
Thank you! Do you think you might have gained muscle? I know when I started Insanity for awhile I only lost inches. It took about 10 months for me to lose 80, last summer is when I started getting serious about being healthy.
Janet v moore says
I’m 200 pounds and I want to lose 50 pounds
Crysta Cole says
You can do it!
Haley says
Congrats on your amazing transformation and hard work! You look awesome! I’m sure you feel that way too. Thanks for sharing.
Crysta Cole says
Thank you so much, it does feel good.
Rene Dowl says
You are my inspiration! I love you sweet, sweet girl.
Crysta Cole says
I could not have done/keep doing it without the love and support of you all! I love you too.