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Saturday, April 2, 2011

80 lb. Goal Progress Picture and Reward

First of all, hubby and I made a trip to Best Buy to pick up this:

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If you don’t already know, this is my 80 lbs. lost goal reward. I also picked up the Jillian DVD.

We did a little bit of shopping today. I found some cute clothes, that I was desperately in need of! One of the things was this outfit- that I LOVE. It’s a little loose fitting so it might not do the best at showing how much I’ve lost, but I NEVER would have worn a dress before, I am just starting to feel comfortable enough to wear them. But first, I want to show you where I’ve come from- because I have never posted a picture of what I used to look like. I didn’t take pictures or measurements when I first started this journey, and now I wish I had. So I found a picture that had to be before I started dieting. And it pains me to look at these pictures:

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And here is me today:

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I still have a long way to go- but I feel a million times better already. It just makes me want to dance, and this dress is one of those twirly ones. Winking smile

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It feels good to lose weight. To become a better version of myself. To feel happy. Smile

26 comments:

  1. SusanApril 2, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    That is awesome! You're doing amazing and days like today just really make it all worth it, don't they? The dress is adorable :) How many sizes have you gone down with all this weight (if you don't mind me asking of course!)

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  2. AkApril 2, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    @Susan- I wore a size 24 Women's Plus size when I first stated. The dress in the picture is a size XL in the regular misses department, I'm not sure what size that would be in numbers, maybe an 18? :)

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  3. Stephanie AnneApril 2, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    You look fab!! Keep up the good work!!

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  4. Erica MarieApril 2, 2011 at 6:01 PM

    Congrats on the loss!! You look FANTASTIC! :D

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  5. downsizersApril 2, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    You go girl.

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  6. KimApril 2, 2011 at 7:34 PM

    Nice job, Alissa. And yippee for twirly dresses.

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  7. Alexia April 2, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    You look fantastic (and clearly happy!) Gimme that Wii!

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  8. MichelleApril 2, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    awesome!!! I so love the twirly pic.

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  9. JanApril 2, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    Wow! You look great! Love the photo of you dancing (you look SO happy)! :)

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  10. WWSuziApril 2, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    You look wonderful and happy!!

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  11. KarlaApril 2, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    Wooooooooo hoooooooooo. Celebrate!!!!!

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  12. KristiApril 3, 2011 at 12:36 AM

    Good for you Alissa! You look fabulous!

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  13. BeckyTApril 3, 2011 at 1:49 AM

    Excellent. Love the dress colour and your legs have real definition after being hidden away. Well done on the 80lbs, and keep up the excellent work!

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  14. Plump NonfictionApril 3, 2011 at 5:37 AM

    Congrats! I absolutely love that dress and now I want one for myself :-) I also hit my 80 lb. mark this week. Yay for us!!!

    Check out my blog if you get a chance.

    www.plumpnonfiction.blogspot.com

    I come here daily for inspiration!

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  15. Janelle @ xo, meApril 3, 2011 at 8:02 AM

    Hey there ! Just wanted to say I saw your blog today and, wow! This is great! & good for you :)

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  16. HealthyLoserGalApril 3, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    Great job- and I LOVE wiiFit, hope you will, too! You look terrific and it is obvious from the photos you're feeling a lot better! CONGRATS! :)

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  17. mommaof3ontherunApril 3, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    Great job!!!

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  18. MarissaApril 3, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Oh you look SOOOO great! Congrats to you and YES, you should dance...dance everywhere! You have done something that is very difficult to do! BE PROUD!!!

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  19. RozApril 3, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    You look GORGEOUS!!!!! Love the twirl! Enjoy our Wii fit. Can't wait to hear how you like it! Have a great Sunday!

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  20. ChristinaApril 3, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    awesome job!!! You look great!

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  21. LoriApril 3, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    You look fabulous! Work it, girl!

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  22. BernadettaApril 4, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    you are glowing....and you look amazing!!! congratulations!!!! i love the dress it's so cute!!!

    <3 Betta

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  23. EveApril 4, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    You look amazing, girly! You whole demeanor has changed from the before pic! You seem to have a more radiant and healthy look in your progress pics - Love it!!

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  24. "AAmores" Crafts, Sewing and other StuffApril 4, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    I just found your blog... I love it!
    You look sooo happy...congrats.. keep going...
    I am also trying to lose weight.. I lost almost 20 pounds and I know how it feels. I am not at my goal weight but it feels soo good to be losing ....

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  25. Dr.April 5, 2011 at 12:20 AM

    You look AMAZING! Keep up the great work-I love what you said about becoming a better person and being happy.
    As a former nutritionist I have met with many people during their journey to weight loss and have understood the struggle. You look GREAT. Keep up the awesome work!

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  26. EllieApril 6, 2011 at 9:45 AM

    You look amazing. Congratulations on your massive loss, and what an awesome reward. One that will help you get even further. Keep it up!

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