Hardwork pays off!

I've got to word this carefully... I don't want anyone to peg me for vain.

So this summer, I really worked hard to get my body in good physical condition for both the marathon, and just for feel goods for me. I was able to do this! I ate very clean from about the first week in July clear through September. I lost 8 lbs over the summer, which doesn't sound like a lot, but actually where I was already within normal for my Body Mass index before losing the 8, it actually is significant. I increased muscle mass in my shoulders and arms, lats and abs. I was one happy chick let's just say that! Hard work and dedication can pay off. I am a firm believer in that now more than ever before. This applies to other area's in life as well. Specifically for me with running, I firmly know that when we truly believe in ourselves and crowd out negative thoughts, we can do ANYTHING.


So though it might seem vain of me to post this picture. I don't care, it's my blog and I am proud of myself.