If you made it in Tuesday morning you had a chance to try some of our tasty Fit Soldiers Flapjacks!

Typical pancakes carry trace amounts of protein and are overloaded in refined carbohydrates and even still need an excess of syrup to pour on top of them.  You'll notice these are not your typical pancakes. They've got protein and still carry a taste that doesn't need much if any syrup at all.

First the Protein Pancakes, I'm not sure who to source here because this recipe is all over the internet but you can see some of our edits below. You can cook these up for a snack later in the day, freeze them for later in the week, or eat them hot and ready for breakfast, your pre/post workout, or fueling an outdoor adventure.

COMING SOON!
The Pumpkin Pancakes come from a woman (Registered Dietician) I met this past fall at a health fair. They still have some quality protein but have a little more sugar that the others. Because of that there really is no need for other sweeteners.  They are pretty amazing!

So whip some up and tell us what you think! You can also share this with your friends!

In my reading this week I came across a quote. Like I often do I quickly process the quote and see how it can relate to helping you in your fitness journey.  The quote...

"The greatest barrier to success is the fear of failure"
Sven Goran Eriksson

This struck me in a couple ways. First, something new, different, or flat out uncomfortable almost always brings about a certain level of fear. Second, the fear of failure, or barrier to your success is even greater the second, third, fourth,...times around.

Think about your first job...

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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**Fit Soldiers Fitness Revolution will be leading their next Grocery Store Tour on Thursday, September 6th, 2012. Register by calling 720-382-5240**

You've heard us say "You cannot out train a poor diet" and that "your nutrition makes up to 80% of your results."

Well we're here to help! As a part of your Fit Soldiers Membership we provide a free Grocery Store Tours in order to help you buy the foods that will help you achieve your goals more efficiently.

This is a highly recommended part of your program and will surely debunk some myths, teach you something new, and have you shopping with a sharper eye next time your loading up your cart.

Keep reading for more information on how you can clean up your kitchen...

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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Welcome Diane to the Fit Soldiers Finest!

Her attitude is what gets her here. I don't think Diane ever has a bad day.

From her passion of cycling to just being active with skiing, snowshoeing, etc. she is like the energizer bunny.  We can't forget the healthy treats she shares with her workout crew.

She lives a active and healthy lifestyle and loves her wine while she tells you about all her adventures.

Diane Amazing job bringing it every time!

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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OK this one takes a bit of time to cook the squash but totally worth it!

It packs a punch with nutritional bonuses of Vitamin C, A Calcium,  and Iron.  The acorn squash is also a good source of magnesium, a mineral important for healthy bones!

Cook some up and enjoy!

Hello Fit Soldiers,

I wanted to follow up with yesterday's post.  It sounds easy to say plan and you will be successful but is it?  What really needs to go into the planning process in order to be successful?  We are all different but here's what goes into my planning in order to succeed.

1. Integrity. I hate being the person that talks a big game and lacks the follow through.  So I signed up for the Ft. Collins marathon and told as many people as possible.  Which should lead to an amazing support group to keep you accountable.

2. Point A to Point B. So you've set a goal, now what?  Seek an expert.  We can often times get bogged down by all the information in magazines and books that you don't know what to do when and what is best for YOU.  Find an expert to dial in your workouts to your goals.  Sometimes I would love for someone to write a training program for me.

3. Schedule. We all have busy lives.  Kids, family, work, eat, sleep, etc.  Take a look at what your week and days look like in advance.  Tell your self when fitness will take place, write it in your planner, and for that time on that day make it a priority, and make it happen.  Prepare by bringing clothes with you to change into on the fly if the schedule is tight.

4. Accountability. Find a partner to hold you accountable on the days you don't feel like doing work.  make sure you both understand that you are to make the other person go even if the "i don't feel like it" and other excuses arise.

5. Recovery and Nutrition. A loaded subject, we will dive deeper into this another time.  This will include proper fueling pre, and post-workout, flexibility, hydration, and sleep.  When these are dialed in you will have better workouts and get more out of them.  You should be schedule these just like you schedule your a shower.  Yes it's so important you do it daily like second nature, but that wasn't always they case.  When we were little our mom's had to make us shower some times.

Folks take time to make time.  If you plan ahead not only will you get your workout in but you will eliminate the battle in your head with the excuses as to why you shouldn't.  This will save you time.  If you end up having to cut a workout short then don't sweat something is better than nothing.

What does your day look like to day?

Hello Team,

As we touched on last week, resolutions can seem pretty lame because of a lack of follow through for what ever reason.  They can now see like a pretty big joke.  This is no exception, and probably more common in the fitness industry.  Why is that?

The list could be endless so I'll keep it short.  Many of these reasons are not just a "new years" thing but an all year long thing, "new years" is just a time to motivate and start over with a clean slate but with the only thing that has changed being the calendar year and a dozen new fad diets to the market.  So here is a shot list of why people fail at fitness.

Don't know what to do.
Poor program design.
Poor nutrition plan.
No accountability.
Intimidated, self conscious.
Gym too busy, don't make time for self.
Lack of discipline, consistency.
Lack of planning.
...

If this sounds like your pattern year after year maybe its time to rethink they norm and break out of the box.

My favorite and one that will blanket nearly all of your excuses is lack of planning.  Myself, one of my 2011 goals is to qualify for Boston Marathon 2012.  That's not going to happen with out a plan.  So I've got my program set.  The program itself can seem intimidating and overwhelming, never mind having a wife, business, finding time to fuel properly, and recover properly.  Then we can add on Colorado weather the snow that fell this weekend and still coming down or the windy month of March (I hate wind almost as much as treadmills).

That's a mountain of training and miles needed to put in, as well as all the other hundreds of excuses that I can come up with.  So I am no different than 'Sally' that wants to lose her last 10.  To 'Billy' who has struggled with obesity his whole life, and every other Bob, Joe, and Jill with a fitness goal.  We are all on our own journey with a lot of hard work to put in.

We stress this to our boot campers all the time, on grocery store tours, and everywhere in life.  Plan. We all have busy lives and and a laundry list of excuses to go along with it but who is going to make it happen.  Who is determined to reach their goal.

I know one thing when I cross the finish line on May first and qualify for 2012, every single sacrifice will be worth it.  But if I come up short, I am going to second guess every missed workout and say I could have snuck that training in.

Do create a to do list for the first week of January.  Create a plan for your goals to be reached and accept no excuses.

Another Great Bootcamp Work out in Northglenn!