1 month

One month ago I began exercising and dieting. My goal was to lose one pant size. However I don't think I quite reached that goal. I am a skinny size eight and a chubby 6 as I have heard stated before LOL I would love to be a comfortable 4. But just because I didn't make it into my favorite pair of jeans doesn't mean progress wasn't made. When I started off I took my measurements. Here they are:
Waist -28                         Now:   28
Belly - 36                                     34
Butt - 41                                       40
Thighs-39                                     39
So although it isn't a drastic change, there is still change. I really feel like I can still improve my eating habits and I want to do some different types of exercising. Yoga, biking and possibly running (that's my last resort :) along with my zumba workout. On the flip side I can't tell you how encouraging it is to have my husband workout with me. I laugh watching him do the zumba moves, but we keep each other going. I also have a harder time seeing a change, then I would get discouraged and he would constantly tell me how he can see the difference.
A support system is vital because there will be days when you want to quite or slack off (which leads to quiting). I also think it is important to have realistic expectations. I will always have wider hips and a bubble butt. (not a bad thing) I will never have toothpick thighs and I may always have a "baby pouch" and that's okay. I can have  toner thighs and butt, firmer abs and no muffin top :) I can reach a size 4 but more importantly be tone and healthy ! That is my goal.