It's been 5 years since funnyman Lavell Crawford has lost over 100 pounds and he hasn't looked back since!
At the 2016 Neighborhood Awards hosted by Steve Harvey, comedian Lavell Crawford showed off his new shape and weight loss. Crawford lost over 120 pounds after having the gastric sleeve operation.
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In an interview with 'Sway In the Morning', Crawford gave his reasons for the weight loss procedure:
“I’m 47 and I’ve got a beautiful 5-year-old son that I want to be around for. I’ve got a beautiful wife that I want to be here for. I don’t want to leave her hanging.”
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While performing the gastric sleeve, surgeons start by breaking the procedure up into two stages. The first stage is to reduce the size of the stomach. The second stage is done a year later after the patient loses some weight. The second stage of the procedure would include bypassing some of the intestines to reduce calorie absorption.
Crawford says that he had to lose weight on his own first to even qualify for the procedure.
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“When you listen to your wife and your blood pressure, you’ve got to change some things. I’m walking and doing some medical things.”
In the video below, you can see Steve Harvey hardly recognizes the comedian in his slimmer, new look. Harvey jokes as he is able to place and connect his arms around the comedian now.
Crawford had the whole award show rolling in laughter as he joked about himself now and in the past.
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"I'm coming up! The Neighborhood Awards had me around food for the past four or five years: best barbecue, best soul food...now I'm presenting on a category that doesn't have food in it. I'm on the come up!".
But real, truly awesome part of Lavell losing all that weight was the reason behind it. When you see him...
...talk about his son and his wife and how proud he is to have them with him, you see a man on a mission. So for those who are also on a mission to lose weight. Here's four ways to do it like Lavell (see below):
4 Ways To Lose Weight (And Keep It Off!)
According to the Gallup’s 2013 Health and Healthcare survey, 51 percent of Americans want to lose weight. But, did you know that you could be setting yourself up for failure before you even begin? Here are four ways to take the stress out of losing weight.
1. Be realistic.
You didn’t gain all of those unwanted pounds overnight, right? Well, you’re not going to lose all of them overnight either. Whether you have 15, 40 or 100+ pounds to lose, it’s going to take some time, so don’t beat yourself up. You’re only human for goodness sake, so expect a few slipups along the way. And get this: Studies have shown that those who lose weight gradually and steadily are more likely to keep it off in the long run. Start making healthier choices today and watch those pounds melt off.
2. Make fitness fun.
This is what Lavell does easily. Many of us groan at the thought of working out, but exercise doesn’t have to be a drag. Why not spice it up by adding a buddy (you could even throw in a friendly competition), signing up for a group class or taking up a sport. Also, mix it up! No one wants to do the same exercise routine day in and day out. If the treadmill is your thing, try switching it up by walking around your neighborhood on a nice day. Your workout is what you make it, so make it fun!
3. Eat, Eat and Eat Again
When many try to lose weight for the first time, they first think about what they cannot eat. But really, when you examine what it takes to lose weight, it's about what you are eating and not about what you're not. Don't stop eating, just start eating the right foods. Remember the age old statement, "everything in moderation" as well as "listen to your body." Your body will tell you when you've had too much, don't let your mind tell your differently.
4. Do it for yourself.
“Why do I want to lose weight?” “Do I want to improve my health?” “Am I doing it to please others?” “Am I setting realistic goals?” “How will I track my progress?” These are just some of the questions you should be asking yourself before beginning your weight loss journey. Losing weight is already stressful enough and doing so for the wrong reasons can make it worse. There’s nothing wrong with wanting to shed a little extra weight as long as you do it for you and you only.
For more of Lavell's funny, gut-busting comedy, check out the video below:
