Our
mom of the month program honors moms for their efforts to lead
healthy lifestyles, and gives us a chance to get to know them better
at the same time!
June's featured "Mom of the Month" is: Gisela Gaztambide!
Congrats Gisela!
Gisela joined Stroller Strides last fall and has brought great energy, smiles, determination and laughter to her weekly workouts! This strong mom of 3 (ages 1 to 17) sets a great example to all of us as a busy mom who still finds time to get her workouts in and keeps up a great positive attitude throughout it all. She has worked hard at Stroller Strides and it's paid off, physically and mentally, and she demonstrated her fitness and determination further just this week-- she just completed her first 5k (Espirit de She) with a great time in the summer heat! Congrats! Please join us in congratulating Gisela and read on to get to know her a bit further.
Hometown: Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico
Current part of the Triangle that you live in: Apex
Education: I have an Associate Degree in Respiratory Therapy
Stroller Strides Member since: September 2013
Members of your Family: Jan (hubby) Alan (17 yrs) Andrea (10 yrs) David (14 mo)
Tell us about your children: I have the blessing of being the mom of three amazing, fun loving, sweet and very active kids.
Current/previous Career: Right now I am a SAHM but thinking of going back into the Real Estate business.
What was your childhood ambition? I wanted to be a Veterinarian
What does motherhood mean to you? Hummm.... unconditional love, sleepless nights (no matter the age of your child), laughter and most of the time messy car, house, etc.
What is the furthest you have been from home? San Diego, California
What has Stroller Strides done for you (or meant to you)? Oh wow! I really love Stroller Strides! Having the opportunity to work out with my baby and meeting other pretty cool moms and kiddos it's been amazing!
What is your favorite exercise? I have a love and hate relationship with BURPEES!!
What is your proudest moment? The births of my children
What are three of your favorite things (besides your family!)? The beach, roller coasters and....beer ( shhhhh)
Tell us something about yourself that would surprise us or makes you unique. Even though I always considered myself kind of a tomboy when I was growing up, I also did some modeling for a while and surprisingly enjoyed it.
If we asked your spouse what they think your best qualities are, what would they say? Strong, sentimental and compassionate.
What advice would you give to moms looking to get back into shape? Just do it!! Find time for yourself and go for it!! You will definitely feel better about yourself
