September Mom of the Month!

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.