If you’ve been to a Body Ignite class at City Ridge anytime in the last 2 years, chances are you’ve met Melissa (and if you haven’t, COME!). She is the one inspiring everyone to grab heavier weights and powering through push-ups with a smile (or at least a laugh about it afterward). The best part? She manages to regale us with stories of her travels to NYC, San Diego, Paris, Pittsburgh, Italy, and Mexico City all while flinging those 20 lb kettlebells around like they're made of puff pastry. We’re so lucky she’s part of our village, keep reading to learn more about this awesome mom.
MEET YOUR VILLAGE: MELISSA
FIT4MOM DC
With whom does Melissa go on all of these great trips?
Melissa's family includes her husband David and their two daughters* - JoJo (8) and Olive (6). *This is why they get to go on nice trips and sit through entire Broadway shows.
Where’s Home?
Melissa is originally from San Diego, California known for its idyllic year-round warm weather, beautiful beaches, and the world-class San Diego Zoo. These days though, she calls Tenleytown home, known for being just south of Friendship Heights.
When she’s not moming or FIT4MOMing…
Melissa works as a tax attorney, while secretly dreaming of owning a bakery someday. The rest of her free time is spent baking, watching Top Chef, and looking for culinary inspiration.
She was recently inspired by this Sungold Mascarpone Pasta recipe and I bet you will be too.
Why FIT4MOM?
No surprises here: “the community of wonderful moms" was where Melissa started her answer and added "and the accountability (plus the after-class Wegmans runs!).” Ditto! The community of wonderful moms is why we keep coming back too.
Melissa also told us “ I love FIT4MOM and the supportive community—I’ve met so many lovely people, all while getting stronger and shaking off the stress of working, parenting, and just living in America.”
We're so honored to be the space where moms feel safe enough to destress; put their own oxygen mask on; celebrate wins; fill the tank to deal with what's to come; lean on friends; learn what they are truly capable of; laugh; sweat; and more. You are the community that other moms keep showing up for, and we are so grateful to have all of you in ours.
Swing by a Tuesday Body Ignite at City Ridge some time and meet Melissa IRL.