CrossFit - "I Feel Like I just Started My Life"
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 ธ.ค. 2024
- Christine Pereira was unhappy. At 270 lb., she felt trapped. Literally.
"Before CrossFit, I was miserable by being in a body that I felt didn't match my inside," Pereira explains. "Everything was impossible. Everything was difficult ... just every day, going up the stairs. I was truly unhappy."
Pereira also felt helpless. She would browse magazines, thinking there was no way she could ever be as slim as the models pictured.
"I didn't think it was possible. Not at all," she says. "I was gonna be that big, fat person for the rest of my life-that's what I thought."
That all changed when she found Brethren CrossFit in Morgan Hill, Calif.
Today, the 34-year-old is 177 lb.
"It's made me so much more secure in myself," Pereira says. "I feel like I just started my life."
Video by Jay Vera.
Inspiring!!! My wife and I are in out early 40's and former athletes but are both very overweight now. I have hit my breaking point and am sick of making excuses so I went to our local Box and signed up. I really wanted her to join to but I didn't want to push her because she has made comments to me that it's not for her so I didn't ask her to join to. I was just watching your video and she sat down next to me and watched. She just looked at me and said would you mind if I do crossfit to I want to change my life like that woman. Thank you so much for sharing your story. When I want to quit or stay in bed I will remind myself of your story.
Butch Sexton Did you start crossfit? I'm same age range, same situation as you. Been crossfitting a year next month and LOVE it. Amazing life change. Hope you did it!
lifeislabs yes myself and my entire family including the kids have been doing crossfit for 2 months now. We all love it and it has had a huge impact on our lives.
This is me today! Been going for 4 weeks, mostly enjoyed it and tonight for the first time I left and when I got my to my car I just bawled and bawled and bawled! Some days are hard and when you are the only fat person in the room.... I dunno. Anyhoo, I googled and saw this and it gives me a bit of hope to keep trying. Ty.
Nobody judges anybody at the crossfit box, remember that, we respect that you attend and you want to change. We all support each other.
I cant stress thuis enough, but as Para juist said, we do not discriminate in a box. We are al there to learn, improve and progress. Keep on going buddy
That made me smile and cry at the same time!
This girl's my hero!
I am 17 years old and I started going to crossfit 5 weeks ago, 5 days a week. I am hooked on it now! This is so inspiring! My dad is 45 and goes with me everyday as well, but he has been with it for 5 years! It has changed my life for the best!
Kaitlyn Peterson How are you right now? Can you tell me your progress?
I agree so much with you. I'm starting my CrossFit journey at 51 years old and 267 pounds. It is a struggle to make it to my goal of 3x a week minimum, but it is a work in progress. I, too, am in a very supportive box. And it is such an inspiration to have these people who are fit cheering me on to finish. Your words are so true and inspiring. Keep it up! You've broken free!
heritageofhastur any update? How you doing 2yrs later?
Amazing. You may not think you are an inspiration, but stories like your are what keep me going!
I can't wait to see you at the games. Never give up.
Your awesome, I started Crossfit a little over a year ago, the best thing I have done. I will be 50 soon and I want to compete myself.
I lost 80 pounds about 8 years ago and have been a active runner but wanted to change it up and came across CrossFit to supplement my race training. Happy to say I’m going to my local box for a session next week. And planning to do it going forward starting in May. You’re awesome!
This girl is SO me. I could relate so much to her words that tears came to my eyes. I wasn't 270 pounds but "only" 182 but I was miserable and sick from the inside out. Everyday I thank God I found Crossfit. Or, that Crossfit found me. On that black rubber floor I have found my salvation, my passion, my true self. 😍
I am going to the crossfit gym for the first time tommorow. LETS DO THIS!
how did it go?
Nick G how was it?
Sigrun Maria Endresen hi
Legend has it that he's still there!
I am going back after 8 months today. This is inspiring!. Scared and excited at the same time.
Thank you for being so brave Christine Periera !! Great Journey your on.
I have many decades on you , in age...and well ..ashamed to admit ...that I'm over 100 lbs +, over weight. Just starting out, with Home Crossfit...cause I'm still to embarrassed to be in the gym around others. Plus my community is very bi polar to self improvement..Lots of addictions around here.
So I visit TH-cam Crossfit channels, to find inspiration to keep going in my isolated workouts. I am so grateful to watch your video testimonial ..I don't feel so alone now , in my Home crossfit work out..perhaps one day, I will I will find a good box, with an understanding non judgemental trainer. ..thank you so much for your courage and commitment to the good life. Cheers ;-)
That is the story that I want to hear because it sounds similar to mine! I was trying to not cry on certain part of your story because those are the parts when I would cry talking about it!! You are amazing!!!
Wow. 33 years old here with a BMI of half my body weight. I am training to become a certified personal trainer. The discipline needed in order to be Great is driving. Ambition and discilpine, possibly obsession, if one chooses, is all You need. This video is inspiration to all. Thank You.
So proud of you sis! I've lost 85+ lbs and am about to start CrossFit. Loved your story. Thank you.
Such an incredible story. Thank you so much for sharing this. :)
Great story. I am excited to share your story with friends who may need some inspiration to get started.
All the people bashing crossfit... why are you watching their videos?
I answered the same thing to a homophobic listening some LGTB gay man choral the other day ;)
Great story! Thanks for sharing and motivating us all! Keep up the great work.
Beautiful Story! ❤ Keep up the great work!
Great story, and thank you for sharing it. You are beautiful and an inspiration for other. Keep it up!
You are such an encouragement to me, I was on the fence about cross fit
You go girl!! Awesome story, love hearing these inspirational stories!
Amazing story. I wish I could start crossfit, but all the gyms near me cost so much money. Good for her
Thank you to everyone who has posted nice remarks about my struggle...throwing myself out to the public isn't easy. I struggle with all of this everyday!
Why I love Crossfit!! ❤️💪
Great Job, I'm very happy for you! Your story/life is GREAT!!!! God Bless!!!
This is amazing. Keep it up! Crossfit = Life Changing
Such motivation and inspiration!
Love looking at videos like this. Glad to see her do it. Very pretty too
Great story, and what a fantastic attitude.
Awesome and you nailed it where it counts in your mind , its freaking hell i know,but so worth it ! life changing , Its my life style so i do know . Truly well done ..
Keep up the great work! Keep working hard and you will be in the Games one day.
Look forward to seeing you in the masters Christine! You're an inspiration!
Amazing story and a great leason. Keep it up crossfit community!
soo inspiring.. you can do whatever you want to do .. push yourself all the time and get out of your comfort zone
I am deciding to start this. I have two beautiful baby girls, and I need to do it for me and them. This is me. I am tired of hearing, "you have a pretty face." I story is great encouragement for me.
she is beautiful. you are amazing, keep working and please document more of this!
Thanks for the inspiration.
I start my 3rd day tomorrow , and I'm crying from nerve's and desire. I want this so bad.
The power of Crossfit!!
This video was inspiring “you know”
Awesome inspiration!
I Loved your story chrishitne. You done Great job.
More stories like these 💕
Does anyone know how she is doing these days ? Such an inspiration. Hope she is still doing it.
I can relate. I used to hear these exact same words. I was 225lbs I lost 65lbs so I can meet the weight requirement for the airforce. But she's cooler than me cause I can't do a pull up and I'm "lighter" .
Document her progress! What happened to the 'Killing the fat man' episodes?
“You know”.
beautiful and inspiring
Can we have a follow up on her?
Good for you. Congratulations.
you are beautiful and inspiring
I want give her a huge Hug !
Keep going, good on you!
That is amazing.
You are such an inspiration. Now I feel like a complete douche for skipping my WOD today...
She was beautiful before and still beautiful
To the people that say Crossfit is "too expensive" for them. It's about sacrifice. If you're overweight today, how much money are you spending on eating out? If you're in shape, are you spending money at bars, etc? If you want to do it, you'll find away; no matter what the "it" is...
the thing you are doing it so great
good luck
Awesome! I've never seen a heavy girl who could do a pull-up or a chin-up! That's pretty f@ckin' amazing!
You don't need to diet before Crossfit - you don't need to do ANYTHING before Crossfit. She felt like a victim so a workout as intense as Crossfit probably helped to change that for her. To get her out of that mentality. Why don't you do what works for you and let what works for others be OK for them?
but in how much time she lost her weight ?I saw so many videos like that about how crossfit is good for weight loss but they never tell how long it took them to get where they are now ...so what tell me that ist better then going at the gym with a good alimentation for 3 times cheaper
Inspiring!
excelente inspiración a otras chicas que mola
Real weight loss is not something that happens over night. I'm sure for her to be down 100lbs took at least the better part of a year or more. It is about dedication and effort across time. If she continues with this in a few years she could be a real powerhouse.
Good for you!!! :)
you go girl! you got it, cross fit is very amazing but expensive lol
It's not important for how much time. What is better, to have some training plan for 3 months or to have life style for the rest of your life? Her goal is to compete in masters 6 years from now and that's awesome...
These are the stories and people behind them why I am still a big believer in the CF methodology, no matter what the shit is going on in HQ!!!
you know
does Christine Pereira have a facebook or instagram to follow her? she's an inspiration
Good on you :)
Starting Tuesday. Wish me luck.
you are absolutely beautiful! keep up the good work!
It's not that expensive. You can do a body weight wod in your backyard :)
your amazing and extremely beautiful and a true insperation
I think crossfit would be great. I lost 40 pounds, 100 to go.. Maybe this would also help with avoiding alot of loose skin cause you build muscle.
I only would feel so uncomfortable between all those very fit people
i skipped my WOD for 3 days now, i feel like a fat slob. Way to go, CHRISTINE!!!
yes! finally someone else is asking this question. I also wondered what happened, maybe his wife filed for a divorce as she was portrayed as a horrible person haha LOL.
your beautiful and good for you!
who in there right mind disliked this...
NO!!! I DON'T KNOW! JEEZ!
ya know
ya know
ya know
pretty lady
Inspiriational!
But you know, it's like you know, you know it's like like you know it was like you know i had a you know a pretty face you know, it was like you know impossible you know and you know and like...
She looks like Jenna Louise Coleman
You say, "you know" alot. You know?
Trolls gonna troll
doing real lift and shes gonna be actual normally quite a good looking
You know you know you know is all she said lol
"Like you know?" It's so annoying...
If you have been trying to build strength, you should google "MegaMAX Muscle Maker". They will help you get the body you deserve.
Am I a pussy if this choked me up alittle
Or he took some girls offer and the wifey found out. :D
Stop saying, "you know".
bamf
If she says "you know" agein im going to take sudecide
+Rania Farah you know?
shes kind of cute and i cant wait to see when she gets down even more, oh la la
cause crossfit sucks