My name is Michelle Tachiera, wife, mom of two and FIT4MOM member since 2021. I have a four-year-old daughter and a one year-old son.

My story with FIT4MOM started when I was pregnant with my first in 2021, a friend told me about FIT4BABY and at the time I was scared to work out pregnant, but knowing there were certified instructors qualified in pre-natal care I decided to give the class a try and immediately fell in love with the other moms, encouragement, environment and the positive attributions we repeat at the end of every class. I was truly shocked it was an actual workout…. like I was dead tired by the end of it but enjoyed every second. Since then, I’ve gone through FIT4BABY twice, all of the stroller classes, a little bit of run club and some of the afternoon classes as well. FIT4MOM mentally helped me during both of my postpartum journeys, being able to get up and out of the house into the fresh air every morning with my littles kept me going. Being able to stay after class and chat with other moms going through the same sleepless nights is the support I didn’t know I needed. I truly haven’t known motherhood without FIT4MOM and I wouldn’t have it any other way.

FIT4MOM gave me more than workouts — it gave me lifelong friendships. After meeting Adrianna in FIT4BABY and having newborns to littles around the same age we began to bond over playdates and motherhood…. Then got pregnant again around the same time in 2024 growing our friendship even more. From strangers to moms to friends and now we’re co-owners of FIT4MOM, leading the same community that brought us together.

Adrianna is just one example of the countless friendships this village has given me. FIT4MOM has surrounded me with women who cheer each other on, show up on the hard days, and celebrate every little win. What started as workouts turned into a community of moms doing life together and I’m endlessly thankful for every friendship that’s grown here.

As for me… I’m the kind of mom who says yes to almost anything. I attend Hallmark Church and sing on the worship team when I can, run on coffee and Disney magic, and shoot photography on the side. I’ll happily show up to play D&D, dress up for any themed event, and explore new places just for the experience. I’m a proudly non-judgmental, millennial crunchy mom who believes life is meant to be lived fully, friendships should be easy, and there’s always room for one more adventure.

Becoming part of FIT4MOM reminded me that I’m stronger than I thought, that motherhood doesn’t have to be done alone, and that showing up for myself helps me show up even better for my family and I can’t wait to watch others in this community grow in the same way.