We love to spotlight the incredible people that are a part of our community and hear their experiences of living in Brooklyn Heights. We all start off the year with resolutions, but by March, we've usually lost interest. We met Lorissa when she invited us to join a trial group of what she offers- healthy eating and fitness coaching. She was such an inspiration because she was real. She shows you how she gets it done, even with the a full schedule and parenting 2 children, as well as, sharing what her challenges have been to get to this triumphant point. We wanted to know more of this fitness guru and did this Q and A.
What motivated you to move to Brooklyn Heights?
We were starting a family and at that time we were living in the West Village. We immediately loved the sense of community we got when we toured around the Heights, and I've always loved living on the waterfront.
What was the search like?
Truthfully, it was great. We were referred to the Heights by friends of ours that were currently living there. All we needed to do was make it over the Brooklyn Bridge and we were SOLD! Brooklyn Bridge Park is just the best for our kids to run around & explore!
Easier or harder than you thought?
Easier then I thought, since looking for place in Manhattan is ridiculously difficult. Finding the perfect match is challenging, but well worth it!
What about the neighborhood makes it homey and helped you to adapt?
Hands down the fact that it is so family friendly, yet has such a boutique feeling. I love that I have access to all of the best artisanal foods and culture. Moving to the neighborhood as a new mom could have been completely over-whelming, but this community is so family oriented with parks on every corner, I immediately fell in love & settled in.
Did you already have your fitness business when you moved here or did it happen later?
I began my fitness business after we moved here, as I wanted a more flexible lifestyle tailored to my passions - that being family, fitness & health. Before founding Fit With Loris & being the CEO of #FITBOSS, I was an obstetrics nurse working long shifts in Manhattan. After having children that mind shift took place, and I wanted to be a local "mompreneur". And the rest is history ... My husband is a huge supporter, and an excellent example of an entrepreneur as he also runs a business www.bleeker.co
What are your favorite things about being an entrepreneur in Brooklyn?
The coffeeshop vibes! Ok, the coffee shop corners are great, but I truly love the diversity in culture, breathtaking views of the Manhattan skyline & the tribe I'm surrounded by. This neighborhood supports small businesses like mine, and I love being able to organically network. Not to mention taking work breaks or playdates to Brooklyn Bridge Park - it's such a positive community space for the "fit fam" crew.
Tell us more about what you do!
#MOMBOSS turned #FITBOSS
Launched in 2015 as a community for like-minded people, ready to lead a fit & healthy lifestyle. FIT WITH LORIS is a quickly growing collective of a #fitfam from all over the world.
If you love health, fitness & achieving goals, you'll feel right at home here.
You'll get fitness inspiration, nutrition tips, empowerment & an encouraging community of support. My philosophy is “strong is beautiful” and it’s never about being a certain # on the scale, it’s about EMPOWERING your life, your fitness & your health.
Because I believe we can all reach our health potential in a healthy, sustainable way.
It is my purpose and life’s mission to not only help people SEE their potential, but LIVE IT!
I do that by hosting online accountability groups. As a Beachbody Coach, I help my client's select the right program to suit their individual needs and get them set up for success. They will have support, one on one mentoring, custom clean eating meal plans, superfoods & ME as their personal coach.
The gist is this: we all know it's important to be healthy, but getting there isn't always easy…and I'm here to help you do that like the FITBOSS you are.
I have a ridiculous passion & personal success through working out from home. Following my heart, I now coach to pay it forward. My objective is to reach more people and attain their fitness goals this way too!
To find out more and stay in the know for upcoming free groups www.fitwithloris.com