Its' always so fun getting fit with Leilani and her super adorable kids at Stroller Strides. But while not at class you can find her on the beaches or maybe even with her foodie husband while they were able to sneak away for a fancy dinner! Creamy chicken and mushroom sauce over puff pastry? YES, please!!

Hometown: Los Angeles (Echo Park)

How long have you lived in Orange County? 8.5 years

Tell us about your family: My husband, Will, and I have been married for almost 7.5 years. We have a daughter, Sloan, who is 5.5 and a son, Bruce, who is almost 3!

Current/Previous career: I've been a stay at home mom since Sloan was born. Before that, I was a registered veterinary technician for about 15 years.

What did you want to be “when you grow up”? I wanted to be a veterinarian, but realized how much veterinary school would cost and decided to be a technician instead.

What is the furthest you have been away from home? Will and I went to Bora Bora.

What is your favorite thing to do? Will is a foodie, so we love going out to dinner at fancy restaurants when we can.

What is something about you that someone may not know? Before I met Will, I didn't want to have kids at all. I changed my mind shortly after we met and cannot imagine my life without my two wonderful kiddos.

What is your favorite local restaurant to eat at? What is your go to order? It's not really local for us, but we LOVE it. It's called Brussels Bistro and it's in Laguna Beach. I always get the Creamy Chicken and mushroom sauce over puff pastry.

What is the best thing about living in Orange County? The beaches

What is your favorite color? Blue

What is your favorite song or artist? I like all kinds of music (except Country...haha)

What TV shows are you currently watching? You on Netflix

Tell us something about yourself that would surprise us or what is your pet peeve? I can't stand it when people don't properly wash the dishes.

If someone had to describe you in one word, what would it be and why? I don't know...haha

How did you find FIT4MOM South OC? I actually found it by accident through Fit4Mom Irvine. I had never gone to a class there, and the owner called me to do a free week for Mother's Day. I told her I didn't live in Irvine anymore, so she told me about the South OC location.

How has FIT4MOM South OC changed your life? I feel so fit! And I'm at my lowest weight since having my 2 kids. I would never work out on my own.

What was the first class that you attended? What was the last class that you attended? My first class was the Friday before Mother's Day of 2021. The last class I attended was Tues, Feb. 28th.

What is your favorite workout move or class layout? What workout move or class layout makes you feel strong? I like it all!

Do you look forward to Spring? Or do you have another season that is your favorite? I love the summer and fall