Meet our April Mom of the Month, Tyara Clark!

A smile so bright!

A warrior mentality!

A woman who pushes herself the distance!

I’m talking about Tyara! She comes to class like a lady and leaves like a solider! This mama is not afraid to push herself and others. She motivates by never giving up and giving it her all.

Thanks Tyara for always showing up to class and showing out! YOU GO GIRL

-Jennifer B.

I’ve known Tyara for years now but we just recently reconnected through Fit4mom, and oh man I am so glad we did! She is the sweetest mama with a heart of gold and I always feel refreshed after meeting with her. She brings the best energy and she’s also hilarious! We always have such great conversation and I really enjoy being around her! Also, her kiddos are so sweet! Love you, girl! You deserve to be recognized!

-Kristen R.

Tell us who makes up your family. Where are you from? What brought you to Pearland?

I am happily married to my absolute best friend in the world, Michael, and together we have two kids, Nathaniel (5) and Evelyn (1). We were both born and raised in Houston, and after moving around for a few years while my husband was in the army, we moved back to be closer to family and have settled down in Manvel!

What is your proudest mommy moment?

I don’t think it’s possible to pinpoint one singular moment, but I think the moments when I have felt the most proud have been when I’ve seen my son just be so genuinely kind and thoughtful without any prompting. As a mom, I constantly worry about whether I am doing enough to raise kind humans, and witnessing his kindness and thoughtfulness is a reminder that he is putting out into the world the kind of love that he receives himself. Those little reminders make me proud of the love, care, and intention my husband and I pour into our parenting.

What are a few of your favorite things?

Other than Fit4Mom, I also love reading books (audiobooks are my go tos now!), buying books (I consider reading and buying books separate hobbies lol), iced coffee, traveling, spending time with my husband and my kids, girls nights, and brunch!

What surprised you most about motherhood? What advice would you give a new mom?

What surprised me most is the juxtaposition of emotions that come with motherhood. I’ve never experienced pure love and joy the way that I have since becoming a mother. I’ve also never struggled with my mental health as much as I have since becoming a mom. The two extremes can be so confusing and overwhelming at times. There is an anxious, overwhelmed, first time mom version of me somewhere out there in the universe, and so to that version of me and to other new moms, my advice is: yes, soak it all in as much as you can, but it’s okay to not love every moment. Don’t forget to pour into your own cup as well. It’s easy to lose yourself in motherhood, but it will take time and effort to find yourself again. It’s important that you put the work in to do that though. Accept the help when it’s offered, don’t be afraid to ask for help when it’s not, and don’t get so caught up in the day to day tasks that you forget that you are currently living out the days you once prayed for. One day the house will be quiet again, the floors won’t be sticky, the toys will be gone, and there won’t be little voices to wake us up at night. So when something sucks, take the time to acknowledge it because your feelings are valid, but don’t let it suck the joy out of your motherhood. It’s not just their childhood, it’s your motherhood too! And lastly, I saw a post recently on social media that truly stayed with me and it said something along the lines of “don’t get so caught up in giving your kids a good life, that you forget to give them a good day.”

What do you love about FIT4MOM? What would you say to a new mom who is thinking about coming to class?

I love the sense of community! Every time I attend a class I am surrounded by moms who lift each other up and encourage one another. Each class is filled with moms who are taking the time to take care of and better themselves, to pour into their own cups and also into each other’s. I never regret going to class, I only regret the times I don’t go! So if you’re thinking about it, do it! Don’t forget that even though you’re a mom, you’re still also just a girl out here living life for the first time and you deserve to still do things for yourself!