May Stats - Beginning of Month 5.

Well, I am starting month 5 and I weighed in at my lowest yet: 185.8.  Pretty happy with that considering last month I really went off the wagon with my nutrition.  Below are my measurements:

	Start	Month 1	Month 2	Month 3	Month 4
Chest	45	42	41.5	39	39
Belly Button	41	39	38	37	36.5
Hips	48	45	44	42	41.5
L Arm	14.75	14	13.5	13	13
L Leg	27	27	26.5	26	26

I have to tell you, I am having a really rough time mentally being motivated.  I love to run but running is becoming harder for me because with my injury, I am trying to rest yet get all my runs in.  I am so afraid the injury will prevent me from finishing.  Three summers ago when I was to run in Okoboji, I ended up having gallbladder surgery.  It had to be done (I ended up in the ER twice because I swore I was having a heart attack - imagine my relief when that was not the case but just my gallbladder) but it still sucked because I worked really hard to train for that.

So, I have a week and a half until my 13.1 mile run.  I want to finish and I don't want to end up in the medic tent so if I can accomplish both, I will consider myself a success.  I'm getting really nervous but I know I am going to be so be so excited for myself when I complete the event.  I can't remember when I worked so hard physically for something.  I can see my body changing (I know, picture is needed) and I can feel myself having more energy and just overall feeling better.  I keep thinking I am making an investment in my health and that H deserves a healthy mom... do you think that matters to kids?

So, I am happy with the progress.  5.8 pounds until my next goal is met... I can do this.  Baby steps. :)