Feeling Good

I've been feeling really good lately - at least relative to the last several weeks. I've had more energy (for example, I'm not literally falling asleep at work). And my back doesn't hurt as much. It could be that I've just gotten used to how things are. Don't get me wrong though - I'm ready to not be pregnant anymore.

Brian and I have been looking at treadmills. We tested some out this weekend and last night. We may have picked one out. We're still doing some research and deciding on how much we really want to spend. We're planning on putting it in the unfinished attic along with a workout bench to go with our free weights. That is if we can get a 250-300 lb machine up two flights of stairs. Having a treadmill should allow me to run a lot more this winter and hopefully start getting back into shape. I should be able to run when the baby naps instead of having to wait until Brian gets home from work when it's dark and really cold. I'm not used to being this out of shape and going this long without really working out. I'm hoping to run the Knoxville Half-Marathon on March 29th. Most people have been laughing at me when I tell them that. I have no intention of getting anywhere near the time I did a few years ago, not that it was that great (1:55:38). I just want to finish and not be dying the entire race. But committing to this race should push me to run more miles which will help me burn more calories and lose the extra weight I've put on.

Here's another picture of me. I haven't grown out as much as I'm getting rounder as he gets bigger. My belly is sticking out higher up and my stomach is getting weird looking as it continues to stretch and go numb.