Hometown: Encinitas, CA

Tell us about your family: I'm the oldest of 3 kids, I've got one brother and one sister. My parents have been married for almost 41 years and still live in the same house I grew up in.

What was your childhood ambition? When I was a kid, I wanted to be, "a singer, a dancer, and an egg-catcher." I thought there was a specific job for people to "catch" the eggs that chickens laid. Later on, I wanted to be an interior designer and then in high school I wanted to become a therapist which I now am.

What does motherhood mean to you? It's everything - it's lovely, exhausting, fun, scary, frustrating, cute, challenging... it's the hardest but most rewarding job. Motherhood is raising little humans, hoping you're doing it right and that they'll grow up OK. It's scary at times, but I love it.

What is the furthest you have been away from home? India! I went there in 2008 with my grad school class on a "cultural immersion trip" to learn about family systems in another culture. I'd love to go back there someday.

What is your favorite thing to do as a family? Celebrate. I really like watching my kids have fun with friends and family. Birthday parties and holidays together are the best.

What is something about you that someone may not know? I'm a pretty good baker.

What is your favorite healthy and unhealthy food? Healthy - nut butters, salad. Unhealthy - CHOCOLATE. All kids, especially milk chocolate. And those Cadbury Mini Eggs.

What is your favorite color? Navy blue.

What is your favorite song or artist? I use to be so into emo and indie music when I was a teenager but now all I listen to are podcasts about Real Housewives drama. My wedding song was Ray Lamontagne's "Let It Be Me" and I think one of the prettiest songs ever is "When You Come Back Down" by Nickel Creek.

What TV shows are you currently watching? Real Housewives of SLC and Miami. Also, "Fleishman's In Trouble." I just finished "She Said" on the Peacock app which was so good.

Proudest moment: Passing my state boards and becoming a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist.

Tell us something about yourself that would surprise us: I'm a Marriage & Family Therapist but I don't treat couples, families, or children.

How did you find FIT4MOM? Google

How has FIT4MOM changed your life? It's allowed me a little bit of balance between self-care (exercise) and taking care of my kids. I love the community of like-minded moms. There's no judgement and everyone is so kind and welcoming. I love that I can workout.

Favorite exercise: Cardio

What is one of your 2023 goals for YOU this year? Transition back into work smoothly. And finally get a housekeeper!

What is a 2023 goal you have for your kiddos this year? Go to the SD Zoo together.

How did you celebrate the New Year? Homemade pizzas with the family and bed by 10pm.

Any fun plans you're looking forward to in 2023? Not being pregnant and enjoying my two kiddos.

How old is mommy? 2

What is something mom always says to you? "You crack me up!"

What is mom really good at? Working

What is mom's favorite thing to do? Cleaning

What makes you proud of your mom? "Because I love you!"