Introduce us to your family!

My husband Dave and I have been married for 8 years. We actually grew up on the same street as each other, playing with the same neighborhood kids and attending the same schools. We did not start dating though until after college when we reconnected through a mutual friend. We have 2 wonderful kids that keep us busy, Emma, 6, who is in first grade and Luke, 5, who is in kindergarten.

How long have you been a member of F4M Naperville? What made you come to your first class and which classes have you participated in?

I joined F4M Naperville in July of 2022. I saw the great things everyone was saying about F4M Naperville on social media and an event invite to try a free body well class. I remember marking interested on the event invite and I am so glad that Nina reached out and persuaded me to come try a class. Everyone was so welcoming, and it came at the perfect time in my life. We had recently moved to Naperville for my husband's job, and we did not know anyone in the area. I was looking to get back into a fitness routine as well as meet other moms in the community. You will usually find me at weeknight, weekend morning or virtual classes. I have participated in a few sessions of Body Well and continue to attend Boost. I also love the F4M workout challenges, so you will usually see me participating in most of those.

What are your favorite things to do with your family?

We like to spend time outdoors, walking, riding bikes, swimming and finding fun things to do with the kids in the area. We frequently go up to Milwaukee, our hometown, to visit and spend time with family. We also love to both watch and play sports. You can usually find us on or near a soccer field, whether that is watching the kids play, coaching them, or cheering on the UIC women's soccer team that my husband coaches.

What would you say to a mom considering joining our village?

Try your first class! I was so nervous to come to my first class, but everyone was so welcoming, encouraging and motivating. I immediately signed up for my first Body Well session after attending my first class. When you join F4M Naperville you gain so much more than just the workouts; you truly gain a community. There are so many programs and events that help you feel connected and allow you to meet other moms no matter what stage of motherhood you are currently in.

What has been your biggest gain since joining FIT4MOM Naperville?

I have found such a wonderful group of friends through this community and for that I am just so incredibly grateful! I love that we are raising our families together and that our husbands and our kids have become friends also. This village does so many wonderful things for the community by giving back and it truly supports and raises up its members. The instructors care and will notice and reach out when you haven't attended classes in a bit, just to make sure that everything is ok, or will motivate you to get to class after a long day. I also love the healthy lifestyle I have built for myself and my family. My kids see me exercising and making both my physical and mental health a priority and they always want to join.