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Real Life Fitness Stories

May 8, 2015
Macaroni Kid Family Fitness loves to celebrate moms and dads who have taken the leap to better health because a healthy parent is a major step towards a healthy family!            

Want to share your journey with us? Send an email to jennys@macaronikid.com answering the seven questions below, include an image, and you could be our next featured parent!

What is your name and what town are you from?

Elis from Reading

Who makes up your family?
Eric my husband, Emma (7) and Ava (2).

Briefly, tell us your struggles.  
I was overweight after having my first baby, had a couple miscarries and was unhappy with myself. I had no time to exercise and lots of other excuses.

What was the turning point that made you change the way you care for yourself?
I met some really good mom friends from Stroller Strides classes and realize I wasn't the only one going through all of this! 

What actions did you take to become healthier?
I started exercising and making better food choices.

How have you implemented (or plan to) your new habits with your family?
My kids love to do sports, my husband stopped smoking and is now eating more healthy foods.