"Mimi brings positive energy to class in person and online! I love that she's been part of our village for years and is a great example of fun and fitness to her boys!" -Joy Robb, Fit4Mom Instructor

"I absolutely love to have Mimi-and her boys!-in class. If she's not at in-person classes, you can count on seeing her name on the virtual roster. She is committed to getting her self-care and workouts in and it is so inspiring. Did you also know she has attended over 1,000 FIT4MOM classes?! That's one amazing, motivating mama!!" -Kara, Fit4Mom Instructor

Who are the members of your family and where are you originally from?

The members of my family are my husband, Brad, my two sons, Ethan and Everett, and our dog Duke. I moved around as a young child but mostly grew up in Lake Ridge, Virginia.

When was your first Fit4Mom class and what do you remember about it?

My first experience with Fit4Mom was a Fit4Baby open house when I was 32 weeks pregnant. My first Fit4Mom class was the Annual Celebration of Moms Mother’s Day class five weeks after giving birth.

Where can we find you? What is your Fit4Mom routine these days?

These days I can be found attending the Wednesday night Virtual body express, the Sunday night virtual express yoga and Friday morning classes at Potomac Mills. I also love attending classes at Burke Lake Park and Laurel Hill.

What is your current job? Or what did you do before staying at home (if you don’t currently work outside the home)?

Before becoming at stay at home mom, I was a second and third grade teacher.

What are 3 of your favorite things?

My three favorite things other than husband and boys are hiking, wineries and the beach.

You are given 4 hours of FREE babysitting. What would you do?

I’d love to have a relaxing a spa day!

What has being a mom taught you?

Being a mom has taught me patience and not get upset when things don’t go as planned.

What is your funniest or most embarrassing mommy moment so far?

The first time my son was invited to a birthday party I got so paranoid about traffic and leaving enough time to get there on time that I accidentally confused the time I wanted to leave with the time that I thought the birthday party started and arrived to the party an hour early.

Any words of wisdom for other moms?

Be present and enjoy every moment of it!!! It is scary how fast time flies once you have kids!!!

What is your favorite thing about FIT4MOM? What would you tell someone thinking about joining?

My favorite thing about Fit4Mom is the friends I have made as well as the friends my kids have made. I love when they get excited to see their friends at class. I would tell anyone thinking about joining Fit4Mom to do it! For me it was great way to have some “me” time with my kids and to get out of the house and meet other new moms.