Today’s weight loss success story: Trina lost over 52 pounds and has abs for days! Â She is the founder of Curvy, Confident and Fit, a great Facebook community for fitness and weight loss.
I asked her to share her weight loss journey with us:
“Hello everyone!! I wanted to share my weight loss story and more with you ladies!!
This before picture is of me two weeks after giving birth to my son by c-section four years ago and my after picture is me after changing my eating habits and working out for the lasts 13 months!! Â I started Jan 2012 weighing 230 and reached my goal of 180 Jun 2012. Lost a couple more since but focusing more on inches and toning:-).
I began my journey On January 2, 2012 by the grace of God with a new mind and determination!! I had always been somewhat into fitness but I could never control my eating habits!! Through prayer and God’s strength, He gave me the self-control that I needed and I immeditaley was easily able to cut out all the chips, cake, cookies, sodas, fried and sugary foods, etc and started eating more lean meats only baked, fruits, veggies, whole-grains, legumes, and also I cut out the sodas and juices! I was able to loose 50 pounds and go from my starting weight of 230 to my goal weight of 180 in the first 6 months! Once the weight came off I focus more on the toning. I cut out all the long cardio session and started doing more short intensifed workouts and focus more on toning and shaping my body. I basically use anywhere from 10-30 lbs dumbbells and do exercises like squats, lunges, deadlifts, should pressess, dips, etc. Nothing fancy:-) My cardio consist of running and spinning most of the time but always at a high intensity level as well:-) I work my core three days a week and do a variety of exercises like front and side planks, bridges, jackknives, flutter kicks, reverse crunches and the supermans to target the lower back, etc. I can tell you ladies to maintain yor midsection you MUST get your eating habits right at least 90% of the time. There are times when I notice a difference in my midsection, I don’t care how hard I worked for that week, if my eating was really off my stomach was off 🙂 Anyway ladies just wanted to share and let you all know it is possible to get your body back!!
Tia says
I think I just found my motivation! Thanks for sharing your story. My biggest issue is my gut. No matter how toned or strong I get, it wont go away! after reading your story, I now know where my focus needs to be – clean eating! Congratulations on reaching your goal & having wonderful abs. Lol! Your story lets me know I can do it. I cant say thank you enough!
nyshema says
Girl u got me dippin right now lol keep up the good work you look hella good .
Toni says
Thank you! Very encouraging. I was wondering why I was having mid section issues, you answered my question and most of all God. God Bless
Debra Ann says
thanks for sharing. I am so very proud of you and so very encouraged. YEAH !!
Desta says
Great inspiration! What foods did you eat especially for midsection and what’s the best exercise for my sides?
Koryne says
Thanks for your message. After a year and a half post csection I know what needs to be my focus. Thanks for putting details of your exercise and eating habits. The results show and in 6 months….amazing!
Carlotta says
Sis I am so proud of your accomplishments!
I’m an older sister. However, after being faced with and still working to overcome many health challenges in my life, I am more conscious about what I eat and how I treat my body.
I admit, I do not know anything about strengthening and toning. I use the eliptical machine and walking for cardio. But I so want to tone my body in the same fashion as you have been able to do.
Personal trainers are very expensive in my area. I wondered did you use one for your success? If not, what alternative did you use to figure out toning was key?
Erica says
God bless you and continue to be a healthier you.
Davina says
Thank You so much for the encouragement….I will one day submit my success story 🙂
deb says
Wow. Encouragement.
Bennetta says
Congratulations!
Mable says
Wow. Though I am a bit older than you, my Father said, “from the mouth of babes”…..Your post was very enlightening as to how I need to change my present workout. I love Zumba so I do that constantly but you reminded me I need to change my workouts to include more intense work as opposed to hour long cardio. I will get back to some serious strength training. But because you shared your information, I remembered what I really need to do. You look great! Keep up the good work.
Joyestone says
Congratulations. I have been doing some of that myself I will try the rest & check out
my results thanks 4 being that extra inspiration!!!
CherronRW says
Amazing and very encouraging.
Tracie says
God is Good…Keep it up sista…
Tiffany says
Wow! You look great! I am trying to slim down now. My oldest child is 10 and my youngest is almost 4. I would love to see a size 10 jeans again. You add to my inspiration. God bless you!
Talithia says
You look great and you are an inspiration to me and many. I too struggle with controlling my eating mainly the portions and the exercise I have a few health problems that will prevent me from doing most of the workouts you mentioned, I had knee surgery and I have back problems but what ever it takes I will do it because I don’t like these double digit pants size, I don’t even wear jeans or regular pants anymore I wear leggings,LOL, just to wear a long shirt or dress to cover my rows. I don’t have support or motivation and its depressing, but I do want to lose these 50 or more so I will like myself again, can you help me?
Elizabeth Merriwether says
Congrats to you! I too struggle with a C-section bulge but since being on a healthy lifestyle change since November 2011 I can see a difference in my lower c-section pouch. Still have a way to go sometimes wondering will it ever completely go away. Keep up the good work you look great.
My Faith says
Pure AWESOME!!
Decia B says
Absolutely awesome! You look GREAT!!!! I am going to work harder to get my food right 90% of the time for my midsection! thanks for sharing!
Diane Houser says
Very well done. You look “mahvelous dahlink”. It just goes to show it can be done.
I am on board with you …. getting your eating habits in order is 80-90% of it. What you do put in your mouth makes a world of difference.
As for working out,… yes intensity does matter. Being a cardio bunny and doing those long workouts aren’t exactly cutting the mustard.
(I have been doing CrossFit with modifications where they are needed…. I am 59 and have knee issues…Kettle bells is another venture that I am doing as well. CrossFit is tough but it is a damn good workout.)
Tabata…. another HIIT program that is very effective. I am giving myself a year as I am a work in progress. 🙂
Veronica says
Congratulations on your weight loss and fitness journey! Great advice. . You are very inspiring,motivating and inspirational to me. I also struggle with sweets and carbs. You look fabulous