9 Years Ago, Everything Changed

Nine years ago, Leo came into my life — and everything changed.

Leo is the reason I coach with purpose today. He’s the reason I dedicate myself to supporting athletic moms who want to keep pursuing lifelong strength and athleticism, without giving up their goals or their identity.

Becoming Leo’s mom didn’t end my athletic journey — it gave me a whole new mission. From flying to Judo Nationals just 2 months postpartum to running a half marathon at 7 months, those early years were filled with challenge, judgment, and resilience. Every step, every choice, shaped the foundation of Giorgia fitMindset.

Because here’s what I’ve learned:
💪 Motherhood is not the end of athleticism — it’s the beginning of a new kind of strength.
💪 Motherhood is not only sacrifice — it’s a mutual relationship, and to truly give, we must also stay fueled and connected to ourselves.

In these 9 years, my life has completely changed. Before Leo, I was an ICU nurse bringing people back to life every day. I was training in Judo — one of the hardest sports in the world — every single day, while also coaching teenagers and having fun with friends and colleagues living the “bella vita”. And honestly? I had the freedom to do whatever I wanted. Who knows me well can easily imagine that I wasn’t spending much time on the couch, but I could rest whenever I wanted.

Right now, yes — I am on the couch, drinking my coffee at 4:52 a.m., because in order to get everything done, I need to wake up at 4:15. Life today is challenging, but after 3 years of sleep deprivation, never napping, eating every 20 minutes, and never stopping with Leo, I’ve learned to let go of perfection.

My house is never perfect.
My kids are never dressed up perfectly (as an Italian mom “should” dress them).
Our dinners are never perfect.
My workouts are not perfect.

I could keep going… but in these 9 years I’ve also learned how to ask for help. We have a nanny. I ask friends for sleepovers. I don’t feel bad asking other parents for pick-ups and drop-offs. My training is always adjustable because I have to fit it into my crazy schedule, but I still show up for myself every day. Sometimes I run, sometimes I work out on Zoom. Sometimes I make it to the gym, and sometimes I hike with other moms because I need community. And sometimes, I’m just too exhausted, so I open a stretching video and still call the day a success.

Despite all the challenges of motherhood, I’ve always fought to find that “never perfect” balance between being selfish enough to preserve the identity I had before kids, and embracing my identity as Giorgia Mom. I’ve been a leader since preschool, the girl who rallied my Judo teammates to go running before practice at 14 years old, and I want to continue being that example of selfish imperfection: a mom who loves her kids to death, but who also takes care of herself. Because if I don’t, my kids would not be very happy.

And this is why all of my programs were born:
✨ Giorgia fitMindset was born from the desperation of carving out even one hour of self-care — but also from the need for workouts that are efficient, intense, and deeply satisfying. Because moms don’t have time to waste, and we deserve to feel strong and accomplished in every session.
✨ Giorgia fitMom was born from the need for accountability — a place where moms could show up, recharge their energy, and release the stress of daily motherhood.
✨ Our soon-to-launch Giorgia fitMaternity (prenatal and postpartum fitness program) was born because Leo was a sweet 9lb baby who completely destroyed my body — and I wished someone had told me I needed to rehab first before jumping back into fitness.
✨ Giorgia athleteMom was born because I don’t want any athlete mom to feel lost in her athletic journey after becoming a mother.

Motherhood is a wide spectrum — from formula feeding to breastfeeding until kindergarten, from cosleeping to sleep training at 2 weeks old. And no matter where you fall on that spectrum, I want you to know there is a program and a safe space for you. A place where fitness can support you through every stage of motherhood.

Thank you, Leo, for changing me. For making me stronger, more resilient, and more adaptable.

Keisen.

Happy 9th Birthday, my sweet boy. 💙
You are my reason, my why, and my greatest adventure.