I started Fit Soldiers hoping to quickly tone and tighten for an upcoming vacation. I joined using one of the LivingSocial deals, thinking the six weeks would be enough to get me where I wanted to be for my vacation; not thinking for a moment when I began that this would be a program that I would commit to for any longer than the six weeks. That was nearly 19 months ago.

During my orientation, I found out what it meant to be skinny fat. I knew I wasn’t as in-shape as I used to be, but I never considered myself fat. I was floored to find out that my body fat percentage was only 4 % away from being considered ‘obese’. If being shocked by my body fat percentage wasn’t enough, it became very clear how weak I had become. Our group cheered when one of the girls could do one pushup on her feet, I could barely do one pushup on my knees. My fitness level was bleak. I knew for some time that I wasn’t as healthy as I should be. I love to run, and running had become difficult, I found myself walking far more than running. At the end of orientation, I was definitely motivated to get in shape…and if nothing else do one push up on my feet.

So my 6 week journey began…and I am not going to lie, it was tough, but I saw differences in my body after the first few weeks. My clothes were fitting better and as funny as it sounds, I felt muscles in my arms that I had never knew existed…seriously. I felt healthier and stronger. I immediately felt a difference in my energy level and also found myself motivated to learn how to eat and drink better. Of course, these are all changes that you’d expect to get by working out, but I also noticed changes in myself that were not physical. You think about committing to an exercise program and you think that the benefits of that program are purely to tone and tighten, but I gained so much more in the first six weeks. I was beginning to gain my confidence back. This is something that I did not expect. As a mother of two children and going through two pregnancies, it was an unexpected surprise to feel great in my skin again. With this, my results, and the fact that I was finally enjoying my workouts; I knew it was no longer a 6 week journey, but a life-long journey.

Now, nearly two years later, I am stronger, happier and healthier. I have reached my initial goals of working out and eating better to get into shape, and I no longer struggle to complete a push up (and can do so on my feet). I continue to see physical changes and know I still have a long way to go to reach my new goals which consist of unassisted chin-ups, and half-marathons. I have lost inches off my thighs, hips, and waist, and have gained muscle, strength and most of all self-confidence.

My favorite thing about Fit Soldiers is the TRAINERS!! I know, after years and years of ‘working out’ and not seeing results that I need someone to kick my butt. The Fit Soldiers trainers do just that. They push me just outside of my comfort level which in turn has resulted in continued progress. I can’t say enough wonderful things about this program; it has truly changed my life.

Shanna Haller

KidFit Summer Camps

We are excited for Summer 2013! Our KidFit Youth Summer Camps are BACK!

You all know the impact our adult program is having on you in countless areas of your lives including your physical, mental, and emotional health. For many of you this has already begun to trickle down to your family. There is no doubt that your children will be impacted for the rest of their lives by the major lifestyle changes you have made for you and your families.

I get especially excited when your kids begin to play "Mr. Dave" in our kids room, at home, and in their classrooms. You have told us some awesome stories such as your kids designing a boot camp in your backyard, teaching other kids exercises, and doing their child like copy cat of jumping jacks, pushups, and other exercises.

Kids are learning, growing, changing, and absorbing information every single day. We are also growing, learning, and absorbing more information in order to help you and your child. We are backed with more support than ever. Since last year we have joined the Athletic Revolution and the International Youth Conditioning Agency (IYCA). We have been reading, watching, doing, and applying countless hours of training and education to help your child be the best they can be each and every day.

Our program is perfect for both athletic and non-athletic children. We will meet your child where they are at both physically and mentally in regards to age, coordination, and athleticism in order to maximize their development at their particular growth stage.

So what should you expect from our KidFit Summer Camps?

Your kids will:

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  Have fun interacting with other kids their age developing teamwork and sportsmanship
• Reinforce a foundation for athletic movement patterns such as squatting, bending, pushing, pulling, and twisting
• Develop speed, agility, quickness, strength, and power
• Increase mobility, range of motion, and flexibility
• Reduce the risk of injury
• Develop great character by teaching them confidence, discipline, humility, hard work, a desire to help others, to be courageous, to be inspired, and to lead by example.
• And So Much More...

Here are the details:

Discovery - Ages 6-9

Session 1 Start Date: June 4th - June 27th (4 weeks)
Session 2 Start Date: July 9th - August 1st (4 weeks)
Days: Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday
Time: 9:30AM - 10:30AM (1 hour)
Location: Fit Soldiers Fitness Revolution and Athletic Revolution Northglenn
2100 East 112th Avenue #2 Northglenn, CO 80233
Price: $109 per 4 week Camp
$199 for all 8 weeks

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Exploration - Ages 10-13

Session 1 Start Date: June 4th - June 27th (4 weeks)
Session 2 Start Date: July 9th - August 1st (4 weeks)
Days: Tuesday Wednesday and Thursday
Time: 10:30AM - Noon
Location: Fit Soldiers Fitness Revolution and Athletic Revolution Northglenn
2100 East 112th Avenue #2 Northglenn, CO 80233
Price: $159 per 4 week Camp
$299 for all 8 weeks

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Transformation - Ages 14+

Ongoing
Days: Mondays and Wednesdays
Time: 7:30PM - 8:30PM
Location: Fit Soldiers Fitness Revolution and Athletic Revolution Northglenn
2100 East 112th Avenue #2 Northglenn, CO 80233
Price: $109/month

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Committed to Your Results,

Dave Mura

Fit Soldiers Fitness Revolution
Athletic Revolution Northglenn

2100 East 112th Avenue
Northglenn, CO 80233

720-382-5240
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Hello Fit Soldiers Family!

May is kicking off our Revolution for a Cause charity drive.

For the month of May we will be recognizing and supporting the Denver Rescue Mission.

If you are not familiar with the DRM (those are also my initials!) then you might certainly be familiar with their Lawrence St. sign downtown, a cross that reads "Jesus Saves". Although that is the most well known of their shelters it is certainly not the only one they have, nor is it all they do.

The DRM meets people at their physical and spiritual points of need, with the goal of returning them to society as productive, self-sufficient citizens. They provide multiple shelters and programs and no one is denied services because of gender, race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, handicap, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or marital, parental or military status.

Check out this story that is right up our fitness alley!

http://running.competitor.com/2010/10/features/running-for-their-lives_15119

You can also learn more about the Denver Rescue Mission by visiting http://www.denverrescuemission.org/

Here is how and we will be raising support for the Denver Rescue Mission

• Water - $1.00 - 100% of proceeds
• Foam Rollers - 100% of proceeds (I will also make sure I send you our 48 page Foam Roll Manual!)
• 10 Days for $10 trial membership - 100% of proceeds
• Charity Bring-A-Buddy Boot Camp - May 11th @9:00 AM - Details to come!
• ANY New Client - We will donate $10 from every May sign up to the CHCF.

We are looking forward to a great Revolution for a Cause with the Denver Rescue Mission.

Committed to Your Results,

Dave Mura
and the Fit Soldiers Family!

Hello everyone, Katie is back with third update on her Precision Nutrition Lean Eating Journey. If you missed her previous posts you can check them out here: http://fitsoldiers.com/home/item/lean-eating-series-here-we-go

First let me apologize for not being more consistent with my posts. It has been an insanely busy past few weeks! The third habit I was given to practice was, and is still the most difficult for me to implement, but is also one of the two most important habits we will be given all year, according to Precision Nutrition. It is to stop eating when 80% full. You might be wondering “how do I measure 80% full?” Well, it isn’t an exact science, but there are some ways to measure and accomplish this.

Stop eating just a little sooner than you normally would at every meal. Either you can put less food on your plate than you normally would, or just don’t clean your plate, instead save a few bites for later. Eating slowly, which is the other of the two most important habits in lean eating(according to what they tell me) will help you stop eating at 80% full because you will be more in touch with whether or not you are actually hungry.

Before you start eating ask yourself if you are physically hungry. Notice your hunger cues. My hunger cues are a growling stomach, an empty feeling in my stomach, and/or irritability. Yes, when I am super hungry I tend to get a little grumpy. Sometimes Dave can even tell that I am hungry before I realize it myself!  If you are hungry eat something, but eat it slowly and mindfully, and make sure to stop when you are satisfied and not stuffed, again to 80% full.

Another helpful tool they gave us to help us work on this habit was to imagine a hunger scale. Then rate yourself between 1 and 10, with 1 being no hunger and 10 being the hungriest you have ever been. If you’re around a 7 then eat something, but stop at about a 2 or 3 which would be approximately 80%.

If you’re anything like me this will be quite challenging and may take a lot of trial and error. But give it a try, play with it, and see if you can stop eating at 80% full.

You never know, it might just become a habit!

There you have it! Stop eating when you are 80% full. Give it a try!

Committed to Your Results,

Dave and Katie Mura
and the Fit Soldiers Family!

Time is goes faster than we ever imagined. Especially when eating. Katie's seemingly simple second habit was well, not so simple.

You would think there is a food famine in our country at the rate we shovel down our food.

Read on and see what Katie has to say and some important health reasons to eat slowly.

Fit Soldier Fitness Revolution Success Story!

Committed to Your Results,

David Mura

Fit Soldiers Fitness Revolution

2100 East 112th Avenue #2
Northglenn, CO 80233

720-382-5240
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Hello Fit Soldiers Family!

We are officially 30 days into our 90 day Revolution for a Cause charity drive. We raised $450 for Judi's House in April!

For the month of May we will be raising support for the Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation and Children's Miracle Network Hospitals.

We have several members, or spouses of members that work at a Children's hospital. We also have some members who have been impacted directly by the Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation.

Here is more information on the Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation and Children's Miracle Network.

http://www.childrenscoloradofoundation.org/

Be sure to visit the CHCF website and learn more about how we will help the Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation.

Here is how and we will be raising support for Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation from now until the end of May....

• Water - $1.00 - 100% of proceeds
• Foam Rollers 12"/36" - $10/$25 - 100% of proceeds
• 10 Days for $10 trial membership (sorry free trials this month) - 100% of proceeds
• Livestrong Bracelets $10+ Donation - 100% of proceeds
• Charity Bring-A-Buddy Boot Camp - May 19th @10:00 AM Details to come!
• Fit Soldiers KidFit Camps - We will donate $10 from every May sign up to the CHCF.
• I also have some Rockies Tickets for June 9th! I will think of a creative way to give these away!

You know how much I like goals!

We did a great job last month raising $450.  This month I'm giving us a goal of $1000. In fact Katie and I are already wearing our bracelets! So we now only need $980.

I know we can hit this goal and so thank you in advanced for your help!

Committed to Your Results,

Dave Mura

Fit Soldiers Fitness Revolution

2100 East 112th Avenue #2
Northglenn, CO 80233

720-382-5240
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Hello Fit Soldiers and Friends!

April kicks off REVOLUTION FOR A CAUSE, our 90 day charity drive!

Last week we asked for recommendations of specific charities or causes that were close to your heart.

We got some great recommendations and we are excited to support them all at some time in the future.

We have decided to begin with Judi's House. www.judishouse.org/

Be sure to check them out, and read below on how Judi's House has impacted the life's of some of your Fit Soldiers family members!

Here is how and why we are supporting Judi's House from now until the end of April....

Typically I like to post healthy recipes on Wednesday but this week with Thanksgiving tomorrow I will change pace a little! I want to give you some tips on how to avoid some major catastrophic weight gain this holiday season. The concepts are simple but the temptations are large. A little self control will go a long way day-to-day and especially on the the big holidays and parties.

Hey perhaps you've noticed some new hunks of iron laying around Fit Soldiers lately... You may have even seen them swung around on the TV's Biggest Loser or maybe played around with them once or twice yourself.

We excitedly welcome the addition of Kettlebells her to Fit Soldiers! The cannon balls with a handle are one of the hottest trends in the fitness world right now. Rightfully so the pack a punch when it comes to benefits. I am extreemly pumped to add them to our tool box and anxious to see the results and fun we're going to have with them.

Let me tell you a little more about them and how the benefits of kettlebells will put your fitness goals into over drive!