Each month, we're celebrating a member of FIT4MOM Las Cruces for her commitment to a healthy lifestyle and dedication to FIT4MOM.

This month, we're spotlighting an amazing mom who makes our village stronger! Meet our Mom of the Month for February: Isabel Ponce

Tell us about who is in your family!

Jarod (Hubby) Emaleah (22months)

Where is your hometown?

Santa Fe

How did you find FIT4MOM?

Online – I Googled “mom workouts with baby” when Emaleah was 3 months

What is/was your career?

Realtor

How long have you been a member of FIT4MOM Las Cruces, and what has it done for you?

Almost 2 years in May 2026

What is your favorite class? And your favorite exercise move?

Strides 360 and running/intense cardiovascular focused exercises

What is something that has surprised you about motherhood?

How natural motherhood feels, yet you still doubt you know what you’re doing.

What are three of your favorite things?

Coffee, Chocolate, and Books

What is your proudest mommy moment so far?

Emaleah enjoys her nighttime routine so much: she’ll tell me when it’s ‘bath’ time. Which is the first step in our routine.

What advice would you give to a new mother?

Trust patterns not single bad days. One rough day doesn’t mean you’re doing a bad job.

Anything else you'd like to add?

The FIT4MOM community has given me a way to enjoy movement and working out while involving my little one. It’s helped us connect with other moms going through similar stages, and it’s allowed us to build meaningful friendships.

We are so lucky to have Isabel in our village. It wouldn't be the same without her and Emaleah!