Hello friends!

Well, Christmas and New Years is finally over, but then I got sick. And lost weight, because of...well...things that make you sick. So, I suppose this weight loss of a few pounds isn't really official. But, it has me down 8.4 pounds since I  began.

So, in good news, with the holidays behind me, I can focus on other things like home schooling and diet and exercise. Although, my diet took a dip, my exercise has been good. I've been running three to four times a week and weight lifting three times a week.

I absolutely love the runs! I feel so invigorated afterwards. I don't mind running even in the cold.

I may post again on Sunday!

Hope your weekend goes well!

Sincerely,

Sunshine Mama

Against The Odds

Hello friends!

How are you all? Sorry about not posting for two weeks. I have been very busy. I have not lost any additional weight yet neither have I gained any.

I have not been recording my calories for the past two weeks which is causing me to not be on top of my calorie restrictions. I am still eating well, but perhaps just too many calories to actually drop weight the way I want to.

In good news, I started running two weeks ago and will commence my third week of running this week. I continue to weight lift at the gym three days a week.

So, in order to get the weight loss to resume, I need to focus on writing my calories down again. Another struggle I have is with my caffeine intake which affects my hydration levels. And being dehydrated reduces the rate of weight loss. But it's a tough balance for me right now because I am homeschooling four children along with also just taking care of three other children, one being six months old. So, I don't get enough sleep because of the work load. So, then I drink caffeine which affects my ultimate weight loss.

It's a circle that I'm determined to extricate myself from...somehow. Ha!

So, bear with me as I try to lose weight against odds that I feel are stacked against me.

I will try to post again on either this Sunday or shortly thereafter.

Sincerely,

Sunshine Mama

Hello friends!

Today marks the 27th day of my diet. I lost .8 pound last week for a total of 5.8 pounds lost. Last week after I posted my weight loss, my weight actually fluctuated up. However, it couldn't be because of what I ate. I don't like this snail's pace weight loss, but this is much preferred to the alternative of gaining weight or remaining the same.

Here is a break-down of the week:

Sunday: 1,240 calories, 30 minute leg work-out, abs
Monday:1,395 calories
Tuesday: 1,225 calories. 2 1/2 mile bike, abs, 50 min. back and bicep work-out, 10 minutes elliptical
Wednesday 1,270 calories
Thursday:1,350 calories, abs, 40 minute chest and triceps work-out
Friday: 1,415 calories
Saturday: 1,580 calories. 2 1/2 mile bike, 35 minute leg work-out, abs

I keep saying I need to start running. This may be the week it will happen. Also I should take some measurements to see how that looks because I did take some at the beginning. I am trimming down a little even with just losing six pounds.

I hope you all have a good week!

Sincerely,

Sunshine Mama

 

Hello, here are a few pictures of our baby girl, who I have not given a flower name too yet. She turned six months old today. She was born on May 11, 2012.

 

Today was a decent week as far as keeping to my calories. I managed to get in three days at the gym. My calories varied between 1,200-1,500 each day.

 

This week, in six days I lost 1.2 pounds bringing my total weight loss to 5.2 pounds in 20 days of dieting. That puts me slightly behind track, because I want to be at a two pound a week average. So, I may begin running next week.

 

I still have not had a single piece of Halloween candy.

 

Thank you for visiting! I hope you all have a great week.

 

Sincerely,

Sunshine Mama 

 

 

Morning Glory Turns Two

Hello friends!
Today is a special day for one of our children. Morning Glory turns two!!! These pictures were taken of him a few months ago and I thought you might enjoy seeing a photo.

Today marks the thirteenth day of my diet. I lost 1.2 pounds in the last six days. I wish I was posting on Monday so I could post my weight on an even 14 days, but I can't count on making it to the library every Monday.

So, so far I've lost 3.2 pounds in 13 days.

Here's a breakdown of the week:
Sunday: 1,202 calories, 2 3/4 mile bike, 30 minute leg work-out, abs
Monday:1,430 calories, 2 1/3 mile bike
Tuesday:1,648  calories
Wednesday: 1,308 calories two miles of walking the kids for Halloween
Thursday:1,455 calories, 2 3/4 mile bike, 45-50 minute back and biceps work-out, abs
Friday: 1,555 calories, 2 1/2 mile bike, 50 minute chest and triceps work-out, abs
Saturday: 1,365 calories

I'd like to mention that I have not had a SINGLE piece of our kids' Halloween candy. I will have one or two Dove chocolate caramels a day though.

I'm feeling good about my resolve. I'm probably definitely having too many calories on my coffees, but I'm not quite ready to go to black coffee.

Thank you for visiting my blog.
Have a good week!

Sincerely,

Sunshine Mama

Hello friends!

You all surprised me with your kind, encouraging words. Thank you!

I've lost two pounds this week with six days of dieting. So...that's two down eighteen pounds to go.

Here's a brief overview of the week in calories and work-outs:

Sunday: 50 minute leg work-out, abs, 2 1/2 bike ride, didn't monitor calories till Monday
Monday- 1,737 calories
Tuesday-1,530 calories, 50 minute back and biceps work-out, abs, 2 1/2 mile bike ride
Wednesday-1,700 calories, eight miles of biking
Thursday-1,535 calories-50 minute chest and triceps work-out, abs 2 1/2 mile bike
Friday-1,720 calories- 4 mile bike ride
Saturday-1,480 calories-

I also worked on drinking more water every day. I may have gotten in at least six glasses.There are some weak spots I need to work on. I'd like to keep closer to the 1,400 calorie range. But I made some positive movements forward. I took out all white flour foods, though I still use sugar and creamer in my coffee. I may have to go to black coffee as this goes on. I think I'm beginning to feel better about myself.

I will probably post on Sundays as it is more challenging for me to get to the library during the week, so I may lose more weight by tomorrow morning as it is not a true seven day week.

Thank you again!

See you next week!

Sunshine Mama

Hello friends,

Twenty pounds in ten weeks anyone?

I'll update in one week!

Sunshine Mama