30 day progress with *photo*

I know it's only been 30 days. I also know I have a ways to go before I reach my goals. but here's my success so far. I have realized the scale doesn't define transformation. in 30 days the scale says I've only lost 5 pounds, but in 30 days the measuring tape says I've lost a total of 34 & 3/4 inches from all over. Of that total 8 1/2 from just my shoulders. i'm working hard for my goals. I do cardio for 30-40 minuets every day an boxing/sparing/kick boxing for 45-60 minuets about 5-6 nights a week. I have a ways to go. for me instead of focusing on the scale number i'll pay attention to my measurements. im only 4 inches from my waist goal. 1 1/2 inches from my hip goal, and 2 inches from my shoulder goal. after that my goal is all toning and definition. I'm far from done but I'm making progress. I'm glad my effort is paying off. after my hip problems last summer I quit running and pretty much quit working out period. I was also eating out all the time and that's how I ended up looking they way I did in the 2/27 photo. I can physically see the transformation in my face, jaw, arms, abdominal area, and chest. I'm not bikini ready yet but I'm working on it. :happy: