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INSTRUCTOR OF THE MONTH - Amanda Beachler

Hometown: I live in Lake Forest now, but grew up all over. I am a military brat!

Tell us about your family: I am married to Ben and we have three kids. Alexander who is 7, Anna who is 3, and Abigail who is 16 months.

What was your childhood ambition? I wanted to be an olympic swimmer and then a teacher and mom.

What does motherhood mean to you? Exhaustion! haha... but in all seriousness motherhood is such a privilage. Some days are really hard, and some days are easier but ultimately raising these tiny humans is the ultimate gift.

What is the furthest you have been away from home? Other than vacations, I went away to college in Indiana while my family was living in Seattle.

What is your favorite thing to do as a family? We love to go on walks. Baby in the stroller and the older ones riding scooters and bikes. We also love going to the beach and pool.

What is something about you that someone may not know? I went to a division one college on a swimming scholarship.

What is your favorite healthy and unhealthy food? Healthy food: raw vegetables. Unhealthy: chocolate and peanut butter

What is your favorite color? My favorite color is blue.

What is your favorite song or artist? I love Eric Church, Luke Bryan, and Florida Georgia Line

What TV shows are you currently watching? House of Dragons and The Challenge

Proudest moment: Being a mom

Tell us something about yourself that would surprise us: I was on a high profile jury that involved the co founder of Pinkberry and an assult charge. I had to miss several months of work!

How did you find FIT4MOM? When I was single I would run on the strand (Manhatten Beach) and I remember seeing this group of moms working out with their strollers. I thought to myself, "When I'm a mom, I'm going to do that!"

How has FIT4MOM changed your life? I have made such a good group of mom friends and my kids have made friends too. It has made me realize how important it is to have people surrounding you that are in the same stage of life as you.

Favorite exercise: I love a good burpee series!

What is your go-to Thanksgiving dish? I really could live with out Thanksgiving food!

What is your favorite holiday drink? Prosecco

What fall activity do you look forward to each year? It is a family tradition every year to do a Turkey Trot. We have so much fun with it!

What are you thankful for this year? I am thankful for my family and our health.

How old is mommy? 41

What is something mom always says to you? I missed you

What is mom really good at? Driving

What is mom's favorite thing to do? Take my kids around

What makes you proud of your mom? She is super nice