If this isn't inspriration...

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agraciana
agraciana Posts: 19 Member
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So, one of my main reasons for being on this site, is to start getting my weight down to a healthy level, and to tone up. Another reason is because my best friend is getting married in August, and I need to look good in a BM dress...

So....

I got my dress today. I purposely ordered it one size smaller then I should have (well, the bust/waist measurements were one size, but my hips were in between). I ordered down because I needed that incentive and motivation to actually get into it and look good.

Since I ordered it, I am now just 0.5" off of the hip measurement. I look bloated in the pictures because I had just eaten, and had not worked out for the day.

But, I WILL work at it, and I WILL fit into that dress...

What's your inspiration? :ohwell:


PS. I have no idea how to upload pictures to this thing. It's not working. Here are the links!

http://i50.tinypic.com/156r3wy.jpg

http://i45.tinypic.com/2ew156v.jpg

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  • pajamamama
    pajamamama Posts: 61
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    I think you look gorgeous in it now! Good luck on your mission! :happy:
  • kristinlough
    kristinlough Posts: 828 Member
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    What a super-flattering cut on you!! You'll look GREAT in it for the wedding, you'll probably need to get it taken in!! You're so close on it now! Just make sure to try not to outshine the bride! :wink:
  • spiralgirl71
    spiralgirl71 Posts: 374 Member
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    It looks so cute!!!!
  • RushinBruisette
    RushinBruisette Posts: 2,109 Member
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    You look great!!! Such a pretty dress too!!

    My inspiration (aside from wanting to be healthier in general) is my 2nd year wedding anniversary in October, hoping to get down to 200lbs by then :)

    Good luck on your journey!! XoxoxoX Bru
  • xtina11179
    xtina11179 Posts: 352
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    You look great!! And I will tell you, you are very brave!! I am always afraid to do that because the women at the bridal shop always say, "You can take it in but you can't let it out!" That's great that you were so motivated and you succeeded!!

    Best wishes on your continued journey!! :flowerforyou:
  • agraciana
    agraciana Posts: 19 Member
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    Thanks so much ladies!

    The cut was actually the only one that looked decent on me... My body type just isn't made for most dresses... :brokenheart: but I found that one and fell in love...

    I refuse to get alterations done. I paid enough for the dress as it is, so, I'm hoping that with the corset back, I won't need too get any taken in WHEN I do reach my goal weight for the wedding...

    I'm kind of (VERY terrified) that I'm going to get lazy and end up getting bigger... Ugh... I'm NOT going to let it happen though...

    You're all very sweet. I'm new to this site, and I'm glad that there are so many supportive people out there!
  • lucia698
    lucia698 Posts: 15
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    You look great in the color and style of dress!!!
  • RushinBruisette
    RushinBruisette Posts: 2,109 Member
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    Well, if you want extra support, feel free to add me! I have joined three threads on here that really hope me out :

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/99431-lose-5-pounds-a-month-june-2010-challenge
    they don't really hold you accountable for anything, but we all cheer each other on :)

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/94171-labor-day-challenge
    newly joined, again they cheer you on and ask you what your weekly challenges are and how you did the prior week :)

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/98489-couch-to-5k-anyone (view plan at coolrunning.com)
    is a plan I just started Tuesday and finished week 1 today, helps you ease into jogging for fitness, the fun of it, or if training to run a 5k, etc. :)

    Again, good luck on your journey :) Best Wishes:flowerforyou: ...XoxoxoX Bru
  • easy2lov3
    easy2lov3 Posts: 98 Member
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    It looks amazing:smile: I did the same thing with my prom dress and a month before the prom i still couldnt fit in the dress. But the day of the prom it was a perfect fit. It is great motivation and trust me you will not let yourself go on that one. All the best:drinker:
  • bethinagain
    bethinagain Posts: 282 Member
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    Looks like it fits great! I think, from now unitl the wedding, the dress might be to big for you!:wink:
  • SquidInTraining
    SquidInTraining Posts: 196
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    156r3wy.jpg

    2ew156v.jpg
    Looks good!! Keep on going, keep us updated :)
  • selbyhutch
    selbyhutch Posts: 531 Member
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    Your waist looks so small!
  • agraciana
    agraciana Posts: 19 Member
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    SOOO, i tried on my dress again last night, and it fits SO much better.. My backfat doesn't seem to snag it anymore, and that makes me super happy!

    I didn't get any pictures, but, next time I try it on, I will take pictures!

    YAY for loosing backfat!
  • LisaKC
    LisaKC Posts: 328 Member
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    Lovely!
  • Becca_007
    Becca_007 Posts: 596 Member
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    So, one of my main reasons for being on this site, is to start getting my weight down to a healthy level, and to tone up. Another reason is because my best friend is getting married in August, and I need to look good in a BM dress...

    So....

    I got my dress today. I purposely ordered it one size smaller then I should have (well, the bust/waist measurements were one size, but my hips were in between). I ordered down because I needed that incentive and motivation to actually get into it and look good.

    Since I ordered it, I am now just 0.5" off of the hip measurement. I look bloated in the pictures because I had just eaten, and had not worked out for the day.

    But, I WILL work at it, and I WILL fit into that dress...

    What's your inspiration? :ohwell:


    PS. I have no idea how to upload pictures to this thing. It's not working. Here are the links!

    http://i50.tinypic.com/156r3wy.jpg

    http://i45.tinypic.com/2ew156v.jpg
    156r3wy.jpg

    2ew156v.jpg

    Great work! You look awesome:flowerforyou:

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