HELLO SUMMER!!!! For a lot of us summer is starting a little bit later this year but it is finally here!!!! I hope you all had a great weekend! We took a little trip to Niagara Falls, Canada and had some fun family time, fun exploring and fun in nature. The power and beauty of the falls was great to see but my favorite part was watching the class VI rapids and the awesome green color of the water. There is nothing better than getting a dose of nature and being reminded of all of the beauty and opportunity that surrounds us!
My internal clock is used to getting up at 5AM and the sun was peeking up around this time too so I snuck out for an early run or two alongside the falls and the gorge. While I ran, and on the car ride to and from, Niagara I listened to an audible called “The Power of One.” There were so many great points in here and I want to go back and listen again and will share some more, but there were a few that really stood out. One thing that I found really interesting was his section on willpower. He talks about willpower as a fast twitch muscle. That means it’s very powerful but it does not have a lot of endurance. It tires quickly and many things can contribute to this such as poor diet, lack of exercise, stress and lack of sleep. When willpower and discipline run out we go to our default system. This can be the danger zone for some of us.
As summer is upon us, we relax a little more, sometimes indulge a little more , drink a little more and get off of our normal routines. What is your default system? What are those habits that you fall back on when your schedule gets off and your willpower is run down? When do you feel your best??? What do you need to make sure that you keep consistent this summer in your diet and exercise program so that you feel great?!? With a new summer routine, make sure not to let your health take the back seat. For some summer may be a little easier to make your wellness a priority and for others it may be harder, but as with everything the golden ticket is in planning! Don’t take a break from feeling your best mind and body! Plan time for you weekly to keep yourself feeling great for summer!
What’s Happening at FitHouse NOW?
Weekly Calendar and Schedule Changes
6/27 and 6/29 7 AM Next Level Training with Lindsay *** NEW CLASS
7/1 Friday 6 AM Barre Blast
7/2 Saturday 7 AM Circuits with Christian, 8 AM Bootcamp with Christine
******7/3 and 7/4 Happy 4th of July… We are CLOSED! *****
7/5 Lunch Crunch with Suzie
Click HERE for Weekly Class Calendar and Descriptions
**Drop in sessions now through July 1st. Please sign up online or email to let us know you will be attending.
M & W 4-4:45 PM
3 Class or 10 or 20 Class packages–good through August 31st
Drop-ins $15 a class
SUMMER STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING CAMPS
Sessions begin JULY 11TH
M,W,F
Ages 9-12 11-11:45 AM
Ages 13+ 11:45-12:30 PM
In the Community
10k FitHouse Strong Team & 5K FitHouse Stronger Team
July 9th both at 8:05 AM
Sign up NOW before spots fill for one of our FitHouse teams! (DO NOT need to be a member of FitHouse to join our team- encourage your friends and family!)
FitHouse Takes Steps for Crohn’s & Colitis
Join us for a special workout and fundraiser dedicated to two of our own FitHouse members, the Belfiore’s, in hopes to raise awareness and support for Joe and Owen and the entire community. Joe and Owen have been attending our Kids Sports Conditioning Program for weeks now and have improved immensely and grown with us. Click the picture and link above for more information on how Joe and Owen are taking steps with Pittsburgh to raise awareness. Any type of donation is appreciated.
As most of you know already, this is a personal goal for our family because the effects of Crohn’s have touched us. It has been over three years since Owen had his bowel resection surgery and since then he has been blessed by good health and great care! Please help us join the fight to raise funds and awareness for Crohn’s research! My family and friends will be participating in the Take Steps Walk in Pittsburgh this coming June, and our goal is to raise over $5000. Please help if you can. Join the fight to find a cure for Crohn’s!”
Regards,
Joe & Owen Belfiore
Recipe of the Month: Healthy French Toast – Your Kids Love French Toast don’t they?!
Ingredients:
- 1 Large Egg
- 1/2 Cup Milk of choice (preferably nonfat or almond)
- Ground Cinnamon
- 2 Slices of Rye Bread
- 1/4 cup blueberries
- 1/2 cup strawberries, chopped
- 100% pure maple syrup, to serve
- Pinch of lemon zest, to serve
Preperation:
- Whisk together the eggs, milk, and cinnamon until well combined
- Heat a non-stick fry pan over medium heat and spray lightly with cooking spray
- Dip the bread in the egg mixture, turning to coat both sides evenly
- Cook the bread slices for 2-3 minutes on each side until lightly browned
- Serve the french toast topped with the blueberries and strawberries and drizzle with maple syrup and lemon zest, enjoy!
Yields 1 serving
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Shake of the Month – Oatmeal Cookie
Prep Time: 5 min.
Cooking Time: None
Yield: 1 serving
For more info on Shakeology, email [email protected] or [email protected]. We have individual packets for sale at FitHouse for $5 each.