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Women’s Health in Fulshear, TX
Midlife Weight Gain: Why It Happens and How to Fix It
If you’ve looked in the mirror lately and thought, "What happened?"—you’re not crazy. You’re not lazy. You’re not doing anything wrong. You’re likely just in the middle of something no one prepared you for: the hormonal storm of perimenopause and menopause.
The Truth About Perimenopause Weight Gain — And What To Do About It
Perimenopause can feel like an uphill battle—especially when it comes to unexplained weight gain, low energy, and stubborn belly fat. But as Dr. Dian Ginsberg explains, there are clear, science-backed steps you can take to regain control of your hormones, metabolism, and health.
Fueling Your Performance: Nutrition Strategies for Athletes
When it comes to training smart and eating well, athletes know that what you fuel your body with can be as important as your workout. In a recent episode of the Busy People Getting Fit podcast, Bryan White sat down with Ahmed Zaher—a dedicated triathlete coach with decades of experience—to unpack essential nutrition strategies for athletes of all ages. Below, we break down the conversation using our Blue Eagle Blog Post Template, delivering practical tips that you can apply immediately.
CrossFit Hero Workout: Murph
Honor Navy Lieutenant Michael P. Murphy with the Murph Hero WOD. Learn how to perform the workout with scaling options for RX, intermediate, and beginner levels.
Schedule: The CrossFit Open at Blue Eagle
Friday, Feb 28
We’re hosting Friday Night Lights starting at 6 PM. (Regular 4:30 and 5:30 PM classes are canceled for this day.)
Friday, Mar 7
Another Friday Night Lights at 6 PM. (Regular 4:30 and 5:30 PM classes are canceled for this day.)
Saturday, Mar 15
Open workout at 9 AM.
Monday, Mar 17
Open workout at your normal class time.
Monday Motivation: Ignite Your Passion at the CrossFit Open!
The CrossFit Open is the world’s largest participatory sporting event and a true testament to our commitment to personal growth. Whether you’re chasing that elusive first pull-up, conquering double-unders, or simply striving to beat your personal best, every workout is a step toward mastery. This is your chance to test your fitness, track your progress through data, and set meaningful goals that align with your purpose. Remember, the Open is designed with everyone in mind—from Foundations and Scaled athletes to those ready to Rx. Every version of the workout is a celebration of progress, no matter your starting point.
Tuesday Motivation - Say Yes to Adventure
Some of our adventures are smaller.
- For me, adventures include taking my oldest daughter and her ten freshman swim teammates out to dinner,
- Driving across Texas for my 16-year-old’s water polo tournaments, and
- Sitting down with my 96-year-old grandmother to hear about the best decisions of her life.
Monday Motivation - Show up! :)
We just posted a congratulatory Instagram post to the top 10 attendees in January. You can see it here: Top Attendees in January. We are also giving out Blue Eagle commemorative stickers to everyone who attended 12+ classes in January.
Hero Workout: Daniel
"Daniel" is a powerful Hero WOD that pays tribute to Army Sergeant 1st Class Daniel Crabtree, who tragically lost his life in Iraq. The workout is a combination of endurance and strength, with a mix of bodyweight exercises, running, and weightlifting, designed to challenge both your mental and physical limits.
CrossFit Programming in February
Discover the "Secret Sauce to Real Fitness" in this podcast episode, where we reveal the two key ingredients to losing weight, building muscle, getting toned, and living longer. Check out February’s CrossFit programming at Blue Eagle, featuring strength tests, VO2 max challenges, Hero WODs, and the classic "Fran" workout.
Monday Motivation: Master the Pomodoro Method
Master time management with the Pomodoro Method! Stay productive, focused, and stress-free with these simple steps. Finding time to get everything done can feel impossible, especially when you're juggling work, family, fitness, and personal goals. The Pomodoro Method is a proven time-blocking strategy that can help you stay productive, focused, and stress-free. Let's dive into how it works and how you can use it to manage your busy life effectively in Fulshear, TX.
CrossFit Blue Eagle and the CrossFit Open
Pre-order your CrossFit Open Muscle Tee for just $25 and guarantee yourself a t-shirt. After that, they'll be $32 while supplies last. Click the picture or this link to place your order:
What is the CrossFit Community Cup?
The Community Cup is a virtual competition held in CrossFit affiliates worldwide. Registration opens May 12, 2025, and the event runs from June 9-15. Participants will complete three workouts, which can be done in any order within the week.
To participate, athletes must have completed all three Open workouts and submitted their scores by the deadline.
What Is the CrossFit Open?
The Open is designed to be accessible to everyone, regardless of fitness level. It consists of three workouts over three weeks. Each workout is released on Thursdays at 12 p.m. PT, and scores must be submitted by the following Monday at 5 p.m. PT. Athletes are grouped into divisions based on age, gender, and abilities:
Understanding Anti-Inflammatory Diets
Anti-inflammatory diets focus on consuming foods that may help reduce chronic inflammation in the body. Chronic inflammation has been linked to several health issues, including heart disease, diabetes, arthritis, and even certain cancers. By choosing nutrient-dense, whole foods and minimizing pro-inflammatory items, these diets aim to promote overall health and well-being.
Fulshear Winter Weather Update
As you’ve likely heard, a major winter storm is headed to the Houston area early next week, bringing freezing temperatures, ice, and potentially snow.
The safety of our community is our top priority, so we want to let you know that classes may be canceled on Tuesday, January 21, and Wednesday, January 22, especially the early morning and evening classes that occur in the dark, and Forever Fierce classes:
5:00 AM
6:00 AM
6:30 PM
Monday Motivation - Intentionality and Purpose in Group Fitness Classes
Ariana struggles with ADHD, which makes it difficult for her to concentrate and switch her mind between tasks. If we don’t plan ahead, the mornings can be chaotic for her as she gets ready for school, trying to juggle what to wear and what snacks to pack. But every Sunday, she works with either Celesta or me to pick out her clothes and snacks for the week. This simple task of preparing ahead of time helps her approach each day with a sense of calm and confidence. She’s able to start her mornings without the usual frustration and stress.
Why You Shouldn’t Do A Nutrition Challenge
Nutrition challenges can be an incredible way to kickstart healthy habits, but not all challenges are created equal. Before committing to one, it's essential to ensure that the challenge aligns with your goals, lifestyle, and preferences. Let’s break down the five things you should consider when deciding whether a nutrition challenge is right for you.
ANNABELLE'S Amazing Graces 5k RUN 2025
We (Annabelle’s family) have been so blessed by each of you and your support of Annabelle, our family, and our mission to cure the GNAO1 mutation. We would love to have your support again this year! We are so excited about our sixth benefit that will take place on April 13, 2024, at No Label Brewery in Katy, TX. We are so excited for another year of raising money for GNAO1 research and look forward to seeing you there!