Mom inspires spouse
"I am nominating my wife, Jodi M. for your healthy mom contest. When our daughter McKenna was born, Jodi jumped right into a healthy lifestyle to lose the baby weight she had gained, give her day some structure/routine and make new mom friends. It was soon after she became a liaison to the mom community for Lululemon, a yoga apparel company, that see discovered Baby Boot Camp," says devoted husband Matthew M. of Lake Mary, Florida near Orlando. “Now she is able to take classes with our daughter McKenna— something that was important to her from the beginning, stay in shape, make new mom friends and take some mental health time for herself!”
Sounds like this is one dad that really gets the benefits of Baby Boot Camp classes. Jodi is equally enthusiastic. “At first I just wanted to lose the rest of my baby weight but did not want to spend time away from my daughter,” recalls Jodi. “Baby Boot Camp allowed me to have fun, get in a good workout and make new friends side by side with my baby.”
Jodi started classes about nine months ago when her daughter was 11-month-old. Since that time, she’s lost 25 pounds and her endurance and flexibility. Jodi isn’t the only one who enjoys the workouts. Daughter McKeena is learning loads too. “My daughter loves playing with the other kids and learning from the older ones. We used to meet at the Central Florida Zoo and all of the kids would play at the water park afterwards. Over the weeks I saw many of the kids learning how to share and play with others,” says Jodi.
Matthew also appreciates his wife for emphasizing healthier eating habits for their family and actively raising their daughter to understand the importance of a healthy lifestyle.
Jodi says since attending Baby Boot Camp classes she is more conscientious about extra snacks because she doesn’t want to undermine her hard work. “Plus I love that I can be a good fitness example for my daughter,” says Jodi. “She sees that you can have fun while staying healthy.”
Just as she has educated her husband on the many attributes of Baby Boot Camp, she continues to spread the word to friends and acquaintances. “I tell them how wonderful it is to get out with other moms and their kids in a welcoming environment. All fitness levels are represented and everyone is encouraging and friendly,” Jodi says. “Best of all, it's a great opportunity for the moms to share tips, girl talk and parenting advice.”
Hey Matthew — We couldn’t agree more. Jodi is an Outstanding Mom!