Diana first came into contact with Stroller Strides when she won a free 10 Class Pass through Carolina Parent's Baby Fair last summer, when Will was less than 2 months old. She came to classes through the fall and loved Stroller Strides so much, she signed up for membership when her class pass was completed. She and Will both light up Stroller Strides classes with their bright smiles, and Diana's energy and upbeat spirit make her a mom we love to work out with. Diana gets the "best attendance" award so far this summer, you'll see her at classes regularly, and she's gotten into great shape because of it. Join us in congratulating Diana, and read on to learn more about her.
Hometown: Newport, RI
Current part of the Triangle that you live in: West Raleigh/Cary
Stroller Strides Member since: March 2011
Members of your Family: My husband Rick and my photogenic 10 month old son Will
Tell us about your child/children: Will (William Churchill) born 09/01/2010. He was named William after my husband's grandfather and Churchill is my husband's middle name (the family name). Will loves "speed crawling", watching Super Why, eating finger foods, and pulling himself up on everything!
Current/previous Career: currently SAHM / previously in Banking
What was your childhood ambition? To be a dolphin trainer!
What does motherhood mean to you? Everything! We waited 5 years to have children, to spend time being married, but I am so thrilled to be a mama. You can't describe the love I have for my son.
What is the furthest you have been from home? California (to the west) and Quebec, Canada (to the north)
What has Stroller Strides done for you? It's giving me a new sense of purpose. Stroller Strides in part of my daily routine each week (even if I'm always running late)! It get's me out of the house, keeps me motivated to exercise, unites me with a family of other moms (who I consider to be my SS sisters!), and gives my son social interaction playing with the other babies and toddlers.
What is your favorite exercise? I'm not really an exercise fan so favorite would be the wrong choice of words! I'd say the singing while we're exercising!
What is your proudest moment? Besides marrying my husband, each and every new experience that Will discovers. I especially loved it when Will learned to smile and laugh!
What are three of your favorite things (besides your family!)? The beach, Survivor, and my church (Hope Community)
Tell us something about yourself that would surprise us or makes you unique. I met my dad for the first time 2 years ago through Facebook!
If we asked your spouse what they think your best qualities are, what would they say? My husband would say that I am beautiful, very attentive, self-disciplined, and a great mother who truly enjoys caring for my son. He would say that I always make sure everything is taken care of and that I do what's best for my family, even if that includes sacrifice. Oh and that I can talk as much as he can!
What advice would you give to moms looking to get back into shape? Just come as you are! We're all different sizes and shapes, all at different levels of working out, but we are all moms, we all have a little extra and there's no pressure to be perfect! Make the commitment to get out of the house, you'll feel so much better about yourself! (By the way, I've never worked out in a group before, never even had a gym membership!)
