Mom Challenge: Keeping up with the Kids
Doggie Boy and Me taken during our trip to Chinatown.
I have been taking pictures with the kids these weeks as part of the P52- Self Potrait photo challenge. I am a mom who is not afraid to get down to the kids level to understand what they are going through. I will happily learn new skills and go all out to practice them if they will enhance my kids and family life. As you see I’m into photography and learning how to capture the kids and their various happy/sad moments for the annual photobook.
This is how I am when we have functions to attend. I’m always the last one to get ready as I have to bathe/feed the 3 kids first before attending to myself. It has been exhausting and I’m finding that my energy reserves are rapidly being depleted everyday. They are really super active energizer bunnies which can go on and on from 7am-11.30pm without naps. In order to up my energy levels I have joined this new weight loss challenge by Dustin which is based on a point system. I have to journal down what I eat and make special effort to exercise daily ( which I should be doing anyway).
On Day 1
Have you embarked on a weight lost challenge before?
Any strategies on how to keep disciplined?
February 2, 2012 @ 9:30 pm
Your children are lucky to have such a caring mom!
February 2, 2012 @ 10:45 pm
Keeping up with small kids is a difficult job. Moms are always the last to tend to themselves. I can relate. lol. Your diet & exercise routine sounds fantastic. Keep up the good work. You deserve it!
February 2, 2012 @ 11:06 pm
It’s hard to eat a well-balanced diet when one is trying to keep up with the kids. I wish you success. Your photos are lovely!!
February 3, 2012 @ 1:21 am
yes, it’s a busy life being mom but you seem to handle it well and have a good perspective on what’s most important. I love the photo of you with doggie boy!
February 3, 2012 @ 2:19 am
NIce work. Self portraits are so hard to do!
=)
February 3, 2012 @ 2:35 am
When my grandchildren come to visit, it takes me a few days just to be able to function again.
Keeping up with little ones is certainly a challenge!
February 3, 2012 @ 8:39 am
It looks like you hardly eat anything. Good for loosing weight but I’m not sure about getting a lot of energy. Good luck in keeping up with the kids and your photography! {:-Deb
February 3, 2012 @ 8:44 am
You are a supermom!
I am also trying to loose weight by detoxing
Can share what is this Dustin programme about?
February 3, 2012 @ 9:21 am
@Shook,
sure will send you the details
February 3, 2012 @ 12:47 pm
Hello.
Moms are the best, but in taking care of everyone else, they forget to take care of themselves.
Wishing you well with the eating plan/fitness goals.
Nice shots too!
Thanks for sharing.
February 4, 2012 @ 3:42 pm
You are one amazing mom! I know you can do this! One step at a time. I only have one and know how much of a big crazy ride ONE can be—-I am amazed of mothers like you who have 2 or 3 or more to take care of and love! 🙂 Your kiddos are adorable!
Wish you the best in this 21 day challenge and can’t wait to see all of us get our goals!
February 4, 2012 @ 8:31 pm
@Nathania,
thanks for the encouragement. It takes trial and error and experience to care for multiples. I’m sure you be able to rise to the challenge if the need arises. Hope that you reach your goals too.
February 4, 2012 @ 11:27 pm
I have not been on any weight loss challenge but just sharing what works for me.
If it is possible to pick exercises that you can do at home, I find it easiest to do them first thing in the morning and get them out of the way. So even if there is no one else to babysit the kids, you can still get them done. Usually the later we leave them, the more tired and distracted we get as the day goes by and there is a higher chance that we won’t complete the exercises.
An added bonus of exercising in the morning is the extra boost in energy for the rest of the day. I find that I feel most energized on days when I ‘sweat it out’ in the morning.
Write down how much you have exercised daily, e.g. the number of sets you do and what kind of exercises, for how long etc… it motivates me to at least do the same amount everyday.
As for sustaining energy levels, consider cutting back on simple carbs. Increase your intake of complex carbs and wholegrains, and take 5 to 6 small meals throughout the day.
Hope these tips help you! :>
February 5, 2012 @ 12:30 pm
@Shirley,
thanks for your tips.. I too hope to do exercise and bible reading in the morning before the kids wake but it seems impossible at the kids wake by 7am..and the baby still doesn’t sleep through the night.. I only can do exercise during her afternoon nap of 1-2 hrs.. I’m doing zumba/ Wii active sports as they can be do at home while she sleeps.. I personally find joining the challenges more motivating as there are more people to cheer you on and to learn from. Great to know that you are doing well to in your exercise regime.
February 8, 2012 @ 9:59 pm
I always think it’s amazing that anyone with small children can need to be on a diet. The sheer energy they consume is astounding.
I admire your determination…and your ability to go go go with these lovely children.
This was a kute link for the letter K.
Thank you for sharing it.
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