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Navy Husband Returns to Wife in Dinosaur Costume But Her Real Surprise Is Hiding Underneath

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Weight loss is a struggle, especially postpartum. Any mom knows the challenge is real and that it takes a lot of work to overcome weight gain.

Lisa Diamond from California understands this struggle. The mom faced so much, from having a baby to seeing her husband Dustin leave on deployment with the Navy.



“My whole life has been a constant struggle with my weight,” Lisa told Frank Somerville with KTVU. “I have depression and food was my comfort, it was there for me and never judged me.”

“I got bigger and bigger and hated myself more and more,” she went on. “I was teased for my weight my whole life.”

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Her struggles only got worse when she learned her 2-year-old son has autism while Dustin was away — news no mom wants to face alone.

Through it all, Lisa wanted to make a change. She knew hard work would help her reach her goal of losing the weight and keeping it off.



She hired a personal trainer and changed her diet. Lisa wanted to surprise her husband with her epic transformation when he returned.

Not only did she surprise him, but she did the weight loss reveal in the best way. Dressed in a dinosaur costume, Lisa greeted Dustin with open arms.



His reaction is adorable. We have a feeling he’d love his wife no matter what size she is, but we’re happy to see this hard-working mom so proud of herself — it’s clear Dustin is proud of her too!

“She looks amazing! I wasn’t expecting it!” Dustin told Somerville.

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“Lisa is such a devoted wife to Dustin and was so determined to surprise him with her extreme weight loss through diet and exercise…” Ana Fodor, Lisa’s mom, wrote on Facebook.



She looks stunning. Her smile is everything — exuding confidence and pride. Lisa’s story is an inspiration to anyone who has struggled with similar issues.

“The first thing Dustin said was ‘oh wow!’ and he went on and on about how beautiful I am,” the happy mom and wife told KTVU.



Military family reunions are always special, but this one adds a little extra icing to the cake. What a beautiful family!

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Sarah Carri is an avid reader and social media guru with a passion for truth and life. Her writing has previously been published in print and online by Focus on the Family and other well known media outlets. Her experience in ministry and Disney entertainment gives her a unique perspective on such topics.
Sarah Carri is an avid reader and social media guru with a passion for truth and life. Her writing has previously been published in print and online by Focus on the Family and other well known media outlets. Her experience in ministry and Disney entertainment gives her a unique perspective on such topics.

Sarah's experience as a successful working stay-at-home mom and business owner has given her the chance to write and research often. She stays up to date on the latest in entertainment and offers her views on celebrity stories based on her wide knowledge of the industry. Her success as a former preschool teacher and licensed daycare provider lend to her know-how on topics relating to parenting and childhood education.

Her thoughts on faith and family issues stem from home life and ministry work. Sarah takes time to attend workshops and classes annually that help her to improve and hone her writing craft. She is a graduate of the Institute of Children's Literature program and her writing has been acclaimed by ACFW and ECPA.
Education
Institute of Children's Literature, Art Institute of Phoenix (Advertising), University of California Irvine (Theater), Snow College (Early Childhood Education)
Location
Arizona
Languages Spoken
English
Topics of Expertise
Entertainment, Faith




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