Mom of the Month!
Every month we will be focusing on a mom of the month to learn more about her and her little one/one's, I choose Monica for our first Mom of the month, because once I became friends with her on FB I relized there is A LOT more to her than just a stay at home mom! Enjoy learning more about Monica and her family!
Name:
Monica Figueroa
Hometown:
Yuma, AZ
Education:
Bachelors Degree in Business Management
Stroller Strides Member since:
August 2012
Members of your Family:
#3
When did you meet your significant
other:
Yr. 2003
Tell us about your child:
Charlize is a fun, happy baby. She is always on the go and keeps mommy
on her toes. She is outgoing, smart and mom is very proud because she is 16
months and repeats over 20 words.
Current/previous Career:
I'm currently a stay at home mom but before I had Charlize I worked for
Bank of America for 6 years. I was a supervisor there for 5 years and the last
year I became teller because I knew I didn't want to work as much when I had a
baby.
What was your childhood ambition?
I wanted to work in law enforcement and become a professional soccer
player.
What does motherhood mean to you?
Being able to fully understand my parents on how they raised me and
knowing what unconditional love really is.
What has Stroller Strides meant to you?
I love Stroller Strides, not only is it fun for Charlize and I to get
out of the house and meet other moms with their babies but I love to get a great workout and at the same time having my
baby right next to me.
What is your favorite type of exercise (cardio or strength
toning)?
Strength
toning
What is your proudest moment?
I have two: 1st: is giving birth to my daughter (I'm a first time mom)
2nd: is finishing
school while having a newborn.
What are three of your favorite things (besides your family!)?
1: Muay
Thai/working out
2: Shopping online
for great deals
3: Supporting my
husband in his mix martial arts venture.
Tell us something about yourself that would surprise us or makes
you unique.
For the past five years I train
Muay Thai which is kickboxing that comes from Thailand. Before I had Charlize I
fought a couple of times here in Yuma, AZ and another in Las Vegas,NV. Right
now I'm trying to get back into shape to see if I can fight before the year
ends. I'm also trained in mix martial arts.
If we asked your spouse what they think your best qualities are,
what would they say?
Determined, loving
person, and dedicated..... I asked him too!!
What advice would you give to moms
looking to get back into shape?
Be patient on results because they
don't happen right away and never give up because it's the best gift you can
give your child by teaching them a healthy life style.
