Moms In Motion : Connecting Moms Through Fitness

Becoming a Mom has been the most incredible and wonderful thing that has happened to me. Trying to be the best Mom and role model for my three girls Lauren 10, Sarah 7 and Natalie 4 has pushed me to try to be a better person. That has taken me on a journey of getting to know myself better which can be a scary experience, very humbling to say the least.

In short, I had a rewarding and fulfilling job until the birth of my third child. Staying home full time with my kids was a big adjustment but something I wouldn't change for the world. But I soon realized that feeling any sense of accomplishment and being acknowledged for a job well done were a thing of the past. Working together with professional, cooperative people was a little different than being home with a toddler all day (ha, ha)! As a result I experienced anxiety, loss of self-worth as well as frustration and anger towards my family.

Over the last few years, with the strength and support of the 3 F's (Family, Friends and Faith), I have been able to overcome some difficult personal challenges. It's been hard work but I know myself so much better now. Being on the other side of something that seemed overwhelming and so difficult has given me confidence in myself and my strength.
Moms in Motion is just like the icing on the cake for me. I am doing something for ME for a change.

The camaraderie and the enthusiasm among the women, not just at Saturday workouts but throughout the week, is amazing. I am setting a goal that I know I can accomplish with the encouragement and support of an incredibly inspiring group of women. I am not afraid of working hard to achieve my goals because I have experienced the joy that comes with it.

I love the role model that I'm being for my daughters and I know that they are already proud of me, even though I haven't even done the race yet. Most important, my best friend and husband is proud of me and supporting me all the way. Just like parenting, we're in this together and I couldn't do it without him. I am so grateful for this divinely inspired group of women and I am so proud to be a part of Moms in Motion.