Tuesday, February 5, 2013

I am a mom first

Took my kids to California Scence Cente, it was amazing, they all had a blast, they have a whole aquariaum room
In different times of our lives our identities change.  In our childhood we are our parents children, and then as we begin to "find" ourselves, we create new personas.  Whether its musical, creative, smart, athletic, etc.  Then we begin to delve into our career path, we start travelling, or start partying, everyone is so different.

Fitness has been my life for over 10 years, but before that I enjoyed being active, but in no way was in the gym, played very little sports, just more of a social butterfly.  Luckily my parents passed down some healthy and fit genes, so with healthy eating habits, I didn't have to work too hard to look and feel good.

After babies it all changed, and luckily I had found fitness before that and enjoyed it.  My metabolism slowed down, and it wasn't as easy to just get rid of a few pounds.  I am also grateful for Herbalife for making me aware of Nutrition being 80% and Exercise 20%.  That really was a game changer for me, I felt so free not to have to go work out, but instead focus on finding my own way to include plenty of protein in my day, and find exercises that were something that I would do just for fun.

Here are things that identify me, it is an interesting thing to list, maybe do it for yourself.

1 Female, First Born, Daughter
2.Born in Russia
3 Parents moved to America for Freedom of Religion, left everything behind for my brother and I
4.In Russia Judaism was considered my Nationality, and I feel it is my culture and heritage
5.Sister, Cousin, Grand Daughter
6.Love to Travel, Love Different Languages and Cultures
7.Love Exotic, Alternative, Unique, Creative Extroverts, and Love To Be One :)
8.Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management, Worked on Cruise Ships - Good Times
9.Free Spirit, Risk Taker, Thrill Seeker
10. Yoga Instructor (as well as Bodypump, Mat Pilates, Nutrition Coach)
11. Personal Trainer
12. Performance Artist
13. Wife
14. Mother
15. Prenatal Yoga Instructor and Doula
16. Focusing on spreading the energy of health, wellness, success, and happiness

At different times of my life, some of the descriptions you see above were my one and only, it was who I was at the time.  Now I love to keep adding to my well of knowledge, and sharing energy, networking, and just working together with my fellow health and wellness colleagues to bring awareness and education to everyone around us.

I feel so blessed that my kids are in school so I can work, but when they were on a break the last few days, I dropped everything, rescheduled everything, cancelled everything to give them all of me.  The best part is that things just happened that way, I didn't have to lift a finger, most of my classes didn't happen for various reasons, which was perfect.  I feel like I put it out into the universe that I would prefer not to work.  On the other hand, since I have been back from my vacation, the work has been pouring in, now that I do not feel pressure to be one thing.

I LOVE TO BE EVERYTHING, LOL!

I always say take care of mama, but I finally really feel like a mama, it took me a while, jumping into married life when the timing was just right, jumping into a family one after the other, I was in it, but it didn't sink in.

It finally has,
I am a mom first,
I feel blessed,
Even when it's a challenge,
It is a way to work on ourselves, grow, be patient, be a better listener,
Children really make us take a good hard look at ourselves,
Thank God,
Coach Yulia


 

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