My back surgery was kind of my "page turner" so to speak. It sort of showed me that I needed an exercise where I didn't feel like I pushed myself with my still recovering back. It also made me realize while being out for so long that I really kind of lost the connection I used to have with moms. I was now one of maybe 2 moms that had three kids. Most everyone else had just one and they were all tiny babies. It was hard to connect with moms when I really wasn't in the same boat as them by a long shot and there were few kids that were Hailey's age that she could connect with.
It was one of the hardest decisions I had to make. I had spent the last 5 years of my life with Stroller Strides and I REALLY loved instructing classes. Stroller Strides saved me as a new first time parent! Having that place to go every day and friends who held me accountable to be there was so motivating! And I love that my kids had Stroller Strides as a role model for a healthy life!
Today I still ask myself daily..."was this the right decision for me?" I know I just need to get myself into a new regular fitness routine in order for me to feel like I made the right decision. And maybe if I miss instructing so much, I might have found my new calling as some sort of fitness instructor when I'm ready to go back to work. Who knows! But November 2nd was the end of a HUGE chapter in my life and I am so ready to see where the next chapter leads me!
My reasons for doing Stroller Strides!
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