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      Christmas Party
You’re invited!
You and a “plus 1” are invited to the Blue Eagle Christmas party on Saturday, December 13, from 6-10 PM.
Attire will be semi-formal.
We will serve heavy appetizers.
 
      
      GLP-1 Medications: Take Advantage of the Powerful Tool
GLP-1 medications like Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro can be life-changing tools for better health and sustainable weight loss. When you pair them with strength training, movement, and expert coaching, you can amplify results, preserve muscle, and build lifelong strength, confidence, and energy.
 
      
      Hero WOD Hotshots 19: Honoring the Granite Mountain Crew
Honoring the Granite Mountain Hotshots
On June 30, 2013, tragedy struck Yarnell, Arizona, as the Yarnell Hill Fire claimed the lives of 19 members of the Granite Mountain Hotshots, an elite crew of wildland firefighters. These men represented courage, grit, and brotherhood, standing on the frontlines to protect their community.
 
      
      😌 SWTHZ Relaxation 😇
Join us on Sunday, October 19, from 5:30-7:30 PM to reset, relax and recover at SWTHZ located at 27123 Fulshear Bend Dr, Ste 300, Fulshear, TX 77441.
 
      
      Excellence Only Happens on Purpose: How John Gallagher Lost 80 Pounds
The Mirror Moment That Changed Everything
“I don’t want to be an alarmist, but I feel weird.”
In 2016, John Gallagher was getting ready for a family concert when his chest began to flutter. An urgent blood pressure check read 180/120—the kind of number that stops you in your tracks. They skipped the show and headed to urgent care and then the ER. No clear diagnosis. But a crystal-clear decision: something had to change.
 
      
      Hero WOD Holleyman: How to Conquer This 30-Round Challenge
The Holleyman Hero WOD pays tribute to U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Aaron N. Holleyman, age 27, of Glasgow, Montana. Assigned to the 1st Battalion, 5th Special Forces Group, based in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, he was killed in action on August 30, 2004, when his military vehicle struck an improvised explosive device in Khutayiah, Iraq.
 
      
      Sunshine Saved Me after Melanoma
I’m a Skin Cancer Survivor and I Still Say: You Need Sunlight
Five years ago, I noticed something off. A mole on my neck had changed. Grown larger. Darker. Different.
I listened to that inner voice and went to my dermatologist. She removed it, sent it off, and a few days later, I got the call.
Melanoma.
 
      
      Journaling, Jacked, and Joyful Mornings with Trey Humphries 
Bestselling author and branding expert Trey Humphreys reveals how he balances fitness, mental health, and building legacy-level personal brands.
Trey is a speaker, coach, and strategist at Brand Builders Group, where he’s helped hundreds of clients — including Fortune 500 execs and entrepreneurs — define their message, launch bestselling books, and scale their business.
 
      
      How Jonathan Goodman Stays Fit While Raising a Family and Running Businesses
Discover how Jonathan Goodman, founder of QuickCoach.Fit and author of The Obvious Choice, balances fitness, family life, and entrepreneurship in this insightful interview.
 
      
      Hero WOD Luke: How to Tackle This Grueling Tribute Workout
Hero WOD “Luke” is dedicated to Marine Staff Sgt. Leon H. Lucas Jr., who made the ultimate sacrifice on August 1, 2011, in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. He was killed by an enemy grenade during combat operations in the upper Gereshk Valley while serving with the 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment. Lucas was 32 years old, from Wilson, North Carolina, and is survived by his wife Mary and three sons.
 
      
      Fulshear Charity Fundraiser
On August 9, 2025, from 9-11 AM, we will raise for a local Fulshear charity in the best way know how… in a Blue Eagle weightlifting competition. Stay tuned for more details.
 
      
      Why You’ll Never Stick to Your Goals... Until You Hear This
If you’ve ever felt frustrated that you can’t seem to stick with your workout routine or New Year’s resolution—you're not alone. Melissa Gray, LCSW, owner of Kindle Counseling in Fulshear, joined Busy People Getting Fit to explain why we fall off track and how to change it.
The problem often isn’t willpower—it’s structure, priorities, and mindset. “Sometimes,” Melissa says, “just getting started is a workout in mental fitness.”
 
      
      Injury Prevention Secrets from an Ironman Coach
Why Recovery Is Where You Get Stronger
While training breaks your body down, recovery is when real gains happen. Coach Ahmed Zaher emphasizes that sleep is your #1 tool—cheaper and more effective than cryotherapy or massage. Want proof? He recommends Dr. Matthew Walker’s Why We Sleep for the full science breakdown.
Tip: Start by finding your personal "recovery number"—hours of sleep, minutes of foam rolling, or recovery work required to match your training load.
 
      
      Honor the Fallen with the Murph Workout in Fulshear
Why We Do Murph Every Memorial Day
At Blue Eagle Fitness & Nutrition, Memorial Day means more than just a day off. It’s a chance to honor those who gave everything by pushing ourselves to do something hard, together.
On Monday, May 26 at 9 AM, we’ll host our annual Murph Hero WOD. Whether it’s your first time or your tenth, we invite you to join us for this powerful community event. Friends, family, and neighbors are welcome.
 
      
      Monday Motivation: Improve Sleep with DREAMS
Most people think of sleep as a passive shutdown. But according to holistic health expert Adriana Shuman, sleep is an active process—your body detoxes, rebuilds, and restores itself while you rest.
And if you’re struggling with fatigue, cravings, or low motivation, poor sleep might be the culprit.
That’s why Adriana developed the DREAMS Method, a simple acronym to help you build a sleep routine that energizes your life.
 
      
      🏆 Vote for the Best Gym in Fulshear 🏆
Do you agree that Blue Eagle is the best gym in Fulshear?
Let’s Flip the Script
Most Mondays (and some Tuesdays!) I send a message to help you start strong, stay consistent, and keep moving forward.
Today I am flipping the script and asking you to help us keep going strong.
Blue Eagle Fitness & Nutrition has been nominated for the 2025 Two Brain Clients' Choice Award.
 
      
      Let the Outcome Go!
How Geno Auriemma Redefines Winning for High Performers
Geno Auriemma isn’t just one of the greatest basketball coaches of all time—he’s a master of mindset. Last night, before UCONN stepped into their 24th Final Four appearance, he reminded his players of something every high performer should hear:
“We’ve won 11 of them, and we’ve lost 12. But nobody introduces me as the guy who’s lost 12 Final Fours.”
Let that sink in.
He didn’t fixate on the losses. He emphasized the showing up. The going hard. The consistency.
 
      
      Is My Metabolism Failing?
In this episode of the Busy People Getting Fit podcast, Dr. Tiffany Breeding (Dr. Tiff), author of The Metabolic Makeover: 8 Weeks to Macro Mastery, breaks down what many of us get wrong about our metabolism—and how to fix it.
We hear phrases like “my metabolism is broken” all the time. But according to Dr. Tiff, that’s simply not true. Your metabolism may slow, adapt, or become inefficient—but it never truly fails. And the best part? You can reverse the trend with the right lifestyle and nutrition changes.
 
      
      Monday Motivation: Live a Long, Strong, Healthy Life
It’s not just genetics. It’s not luck. It’s not even your doctor’s advice. The two most powerful predictors of how long, and how well, you’ll live are your VO2 max and your strength.
That’s right. Your heart and lung capacity (VO2 max) and your muscular strength aren’t just fitness stats—they are life insurance you control.
 
      
      Thriving During Menopause in Fulshear, TX
Hot flashes, fatigue, brain fog, and mood swings—and most women feel unprepared. Despite affecting every woman, menopause remains misunderstood, often untreated, and rarely discussed.
In a recent episode of the Busy People Getting Fit podcast, I sat down with Canada’s first menopause educator and best-selling author Amanda Thebe to talk about her book Menopocalypse: How I Learned to Thrive During Menopause and How You Can Too.
