Introduce yourself!

Hi, my name is Anastasia. I moved to USA 13 years ago, straight to Texas. I have been living in Houston for 11 years, and then after getting married and having first child, moved to beautiful Woodlands. Which I think was one of the best decisions.

Where were you born?

I was born in Russia. In Siberia. Where I lived only one year of my life and traveled across the country because my father was military man. But most of my life I lived in St.Petersburg, which I consider my home town.

Where do you call home?

I call home a place where I feel safe, peaceful and happy, surrounded with my family and friends. And it's Texas, and Woodlands <3

Introduce your kiddo/s:

I have two beautiful daughters.

Stefania is 3 years old. She's adventurous, bossy, charismatic, artistic. She's a great fork, loves to eat almost everything, loves to cook. She's copy of her daddy.

Mikaela is 1 year old. She's playful, sweet, easy-going, loves company and to be around her older sister. I think she's more my copy.

I love it that these girls are my best friends for life :)

How long have you been Stroller Striding/FIT4MOMming and how did you find us?

First I joined Fit4Baby in November 2021 when I was 10 months pregnant, then I continued to Fit4Mom with older daughter and after with 2 of them :)

I was searching for prenatal classes via internet a lot and found out about F4M in some Facebook group. And fell in love with this type of workout, community, Brianna and other trainers.

Share a hidden talent!

I'm good in finding great deals, also I like to organize events, and can create something out of nothing :)

Share a favorite mom moment:

I love to take my girls everywhere I go, creating memories, to explore places together, to eat in cafes, go to museums, lay on the grass.

Share a most challenging mom moment:

Trying to keep calm and understanding through tantrums and meltdowns.

What did you do before kid/s?

I used to work in different fields. In language academy in Russia, then in beauty industry organizing huge beauty competitions. In US my main job was working in outsourcing company for Russian Consulate.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

I would love to have my own business related to one of my hobbies.

And I see myself building memories with my family, friends, and traveling.

What keeps you coming back to FIT4MOM?

The strong feeling of community and togetherness. Positive energy, support.

And that kids learn healthy habits, copy exercising, interact with other kids, get entertained and spend time outside in the nature.

Share 3 things you love to do other than FIT4MOMming :)

I love sport, have done and like many types of workouts (yoga, pilates, crossfit, CG, hiit, kickboxing, running marathon)

I love to go ut, go to theater, opera, ballet, concerts, explore new places, meet with friends.

And traveling of course. Submerging into new amazing cultures and experiences. This makes your vision so much broader and life brighter.

What else would you like to share with the community?

I'm a dedicated foodie :) That's a passion.

I love to eat good food, to cook, or more often to eat creations of my husband. We like to visit all kind of food places. From Michelin starred in Paris to holes in the wall on road trips nearby.

I'm really glad to be part of Fit4Mom.

This activity and involvement creates such positive change in life.