We are excited to announce our MOM (Motivating Mom of the Month) for March! Each month we will take a moment to honor one of our local mamas at FIT4MOM Montgomery County. We want to highlight her efforts to lead a healthy lifestyle and for her dedication to the program.
This month we honor.....Lily Xia!
I remember Lily coming to her very first Body Boost class , since than she comes to every early morning workout ready to work hard and push herself . She is committed and always ready for a challenge . I truly enjoy having her in classes and love seeing her high jumps and very low squats !- Ewa
Lily is so much fun to have in class. She is quiet and hardworking, always determined to get the most out of her workout. I can always count on Lily to bring heavy weights, or try the most intense version of an exercise! The way that she pushes herself is truly inspirational, and I am so glad that she is part of Our Village!- Kim
1. Who are the members of your family?
My husband Myles and two girls, Mylie and Nina
2. What’s your hometown, and where do you live now?
I grew up in China, and studied in Canada before moving to US. Currently live in Gaithersburg.
3. What is/was your career?
I work as a project manager for a biotech company Biogen. We develop drugs for neurological diseases. The breakthrough Alzheimer's drug Lequembi is from our company.
4. Where is the furthest place you’ve been from home?
Europe: Spain, Italy, France
5. Your favorite thing to do as a family?
We like to be adventurous and try new things together. Rock climbing is the new activity we started this year.
6. Favorite thing to watch on TV?
Family friendly shows
7. Your favorite song or artist?
Ed Sheeran
8. List 3 of your favorite things or places.
Food, travel, new adventure
9. Your proudest moment?
I was promoted within a year and half in my current company. It feels great that your work is appreciated by team members and recognized my senior leadership.
10. Any advice for other moms out there?
Thanks FIT4MOM friends. Attending classes together with all of you keeps me motivated and energized.
11. When was your first class with FIT4MOM, and what made you go?
I started with FIT4MOM in September 2022. That was when I started my current job fully remotely. The downside of working from home is the lack of motivation to do any physical activities. My intent in joining FIT4MOM was to find accountability for keeping physically fit.
12. Your favorite F4M Montgomery County class?
Definitely Body Boost. I enjoy the high intensity of this class.
13. Favorite exercise?
Core workout
14. How has FIT4MOM changed your life?
I'm not a morning person, so I never thought I could get up so early to attend 5:30am classes. Fast forward to today, I've been attending early morning classes 3 times a week for a year and half. I enjoy this new habit and the energy it brings to me every day.
15. What’s your favorite thing about F4M Montgomery County?
I appreciated that all the instructors are well prepared for the classes, especially Ewa. She keeps finding new ways to exercise. I'm sure lots of preparation goes in the background.
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March Extras:
In honor of St. Patrick's Day, what is your favorite green food?
Roasted brussel sprouts
Beer fan? What’s your favorite?
Not a big beer fan but enjoy a glass of sangria
As we think about moving back outside, what is your go-to activity after F4M classes?
Boating on Seneca Lake
Best movie of all time has to be…..?
The legend of 1900
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Thank you so much, Lily, for being such a valuable, dedicated member of Our Village here at FIT4MOM Montgomery County! We truly appreciate you and the positive energy you bring to classes and to Our Village!
Check back to see who our next MOM will be in April!