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Save the Ta-Tas” – in 2004 after she learned that her aunt and grandmother were battling the disease.

We caught up with Fikse to find out all about how she stays motivated and healthy.

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What’s your favoriteworkout class?

I think the best class is the one you’re into.

If you do, it might be the best class you ever take.

What item of clothing (or accessory) will you NEVER get rid of?

My Mom gave me a tiny diamond cross when I turned sixteen.

It reminds me I’m loved.

What are you currently reading?

The Problem of Pain, by C.S.

I often encourage, console and hold sobbing people.

For some reason, to experience deep emotional pain is an inextricable part of the human experience.

I want to learn more about how to find good in the darkest of times.

What cause or charity are you most passionate about?

We adopted our daughters and I speak from experience when I say adoption is astounding.

What is your current, most urgent goal?

My most urgent goal is to get my twins to their third birthday.

It will be a milestone for all of us.

Our girls were born very early.

On their third birthday, very soon, they will be done with therapy and they are definitely thriving!

My husband and I want to get them to three and celebrate their hard work and achievements.

We are so proud of them.

They have taught me so much about persistence and positivity.

I love my girls!

What’s your biggest source of inspiration?

What’s your biggest source of support?

I am blessed to have a lot of support around me.

My husband is my constant supporter.

His name is Craig, and he is my rock.

What’s the best happiness advice you’ve ever gotten?

“Ajoyful heartis good medicine, but a broken spirit dries up the bones.”

Anger and stress are physically detrimental, but laughter and joy have wonderful health benefits.

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