Each month our team picks one mama in Our Village to recognize for her amazing spirit and embodiment of FIT4MOM. The decision is never an easy one because we have so many amazing women in this village. This month we are honoring Lari!

Thanks for being such an amazing part of Our Village, Lari <3

Read on to learn more about Lari and her FIT4MOM journey!

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Where did you grow up? Woodridge, Illinois

Tell us who is in your family: There's my husband Nathan and myself, and our two daughters - Joanna who is 3, and Matilda who will be 1 on March 26th. We also have two cats, Sparkle and Lelia, and a red eared slider called Myrtle.

What is your current/previous career? I'm currently a stay at home mom. Previous to having my kids I was a teacher, mostly in preschool.

How did you find Fit4Mom? Through the Arlington Heights Moms Facebook group. Someone asked for new mom stuff, Fit4Mom was suggested, and I piggybacked in saying that sounded like something I was looking for.

What is your favorite Fit4Mom class and why? It's a toss up between Stroller Strides and Stroller Barre. I like that I can bring my kids and they're entertained.

What class do you want to try? Maybe one of those Fabletics pop up classes. They sound fun.

How has Fit4Mom impacted your motherhood journey? We were still heavy in the pandemic when I started in Spring 2021, and being able to meet other moms outside really helped me gain courage to do more with my oldest when I was unsure of so much. And having all the other moms to bounce ideas off of has been a lifesaver. I love having a village.

Tell us something about yourself that would surprise us! I have been fortunate enough to travel extensively - and I've actually been to all seven continents, including Antarctica.