Stroller Strides Keeps Me Sane

There is a lot of hubbub in the world today. The economy has definitely seen better days, gas is through the roof, jobs are scarce, housing prices are wacky and a loaf of bread costs a lot more than it used to. It feels like riding on a merry-go-round that is going about 100 mph. We're all just holding on for dear life.

But while all these things are swirling around me there is a constant in my life that keeps me sane. Stroller Strides. My classes are small but I've got some great women who are also on this journey we call motherhood. It's such a joy to go to class each day and work out with them, talk to them and laugh with them. We're in this together and that makes all the difference.

Getting outside and exercising has made such an impact on my life. Walking, eating healthy, getting outside and moving helps keep my mind focused. It helps keep my moods more even keeled. It makes me a better wife and a better mom.

When the world gets crazy it's easy to insulate yourself away from it all. It's tempting to stay inside and avoid what's going on "out there." But the routine of exercising, the activity of getting my heart rate up, the camaraderie of being with the other moms - it really keeps me grounded. (not to mention I get great cost saving recipes, find out who's has the best price for milk this week and I have learned some great money saving tips from my Stroller Strides friends.)

So, if you're feeling like you're on the 100 mph merry-go-round too - keep holding on, but take some time to do something good for yourself. Get outside, go for a walk, join a Stroller Strides class, make an effort to find ways to keep yourself grounded and sane. For me it just happens to be when I'm walking around Pilot Butte with other moms pushing the loves of my life and laughing my head off as we recall our kid's antics over the weekend.

Ahh, there's nothin' better. Bring it on world!