ZenGirl Fitness

This is 50. Wow. My Dad died at twenty-three so I thought I would too. When I didn’t, I made an unconscious choice to live my life fully, to pursue my dreams and not let my fears and insecurities stop me. Sometimes I marvel at that determined, naive girl that had no idea what she was doing. But, she was living.

My young dreams didn’t turn out the way I thought they would. I fully expected to be a rich and famous actress, living in both NYC and LA. Never doubted that for a second. Until, that dream was not working out the way I wanted and certainly felt like I wasn’t putting anything meaningful into the world.

My side job in fitness started to feel more meaningful and became my passion. Even though those early days were difficult- early mornings, sometimes awful clients, I learned so much about people and myself. I also had amazing mentors along the way. I LOVE my job and the people I get the pleasure to teach everyday. I am so grateful.

Marriage and a family were also not in my original dream, but somehow the universe landed me both. To my husband, Giro who is hilarious, smart and the most protective person ever and my kids, Lola and Luca who have expanded my heart and my world 10 fold-I thank my lucky stars everyday for you.

My Family is a big reason I was able to pursue my dreams. My Mom is one of the strongest, kind and most loving people I know, my second Dad, Larry who took on a widow and her child without hesitation and my sisters from another mista, Wendy and Megan I love you so much.

My extended family was and always will be a tribe that grew together. My aunts and uncles were like parents to me, my cousins were friends and my Grandparents were my fist loves. Thank you for the loving village I was raised in.

My Friends, whom span so many miles, years, lifetimes. You all make my world a better place and I love you.

What I know at 50 is, life is too wonderful to waste it being scared, there is something new to learn every day. We are all perfect and messy, joyful and broken. We have loved and lost and that make us who we are. I wouldn't change any of it.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mama’s and people with Mama’s out there. It’s not easy, but it’s worth it.

You might not know this about me, but I have very curly hair that can easily end up frizzy or flat. Lately, during this long winter it’s been flat. Enter Dream Cream with Argan Oil. My hair bounced back the first try. It also smells delicious which is a plus.