Little Elm/N Frisco Texas Fit Chicks Success Stories!

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Hi, I'm Sarah and I've been working out with Amanda since September of 2013. I'm 33 (almost 34! eek) and I'm married stay at home mom with 2 boys, Graham is 4 and Fletcher is 1. I love Texas Fit Chicks, it has changed my life for the better! After my second son was born, I just couldn't get the drive to get back in shape. I've always exercised on my own, but it was just too hard to make the time to work out. I decided I needed the accountability of working out with others and I've always loved boot camp style work outs. I love coming to work out. I really enjoy the variety of exercises, it changes up every day. I love the tabatas, especially burpees, but hate frog jumps. I really love coming to work out with Amanda. She's such a great motivator and always makes it fun. I would tell anyone thinking about joining Texas Fit Chicks that it is worth it! It will change you. I love working out and I can't wait to go.

 

I started with Texas Fit Chicks in August ‘13 because although I had lost weight (20 lbs.), I needed to TONE. Being “in my 40’s” means that my body doesn’t rebound like it used to. I knew Amanda through my husband (Matt) and thought the schedule could work for me. The first challenges were to my house’s schedule. My family (son Miller and MIL Nancy who lives with me) and I usually eat dinner around 8. So I make dinner before going to class, and then I don’t get to eat it. A small snack later… and so 3 nights a week my food choices are more interesting! I work for jcpenney in the corporate office, so my day is mostly at a desk. I love the increased energy and movement that comes from our classes. I also love that the exercise are women focused (I’ve never minded the men at the gym, but the type of exercises are a big difference); I really like froggy jumps. I still hate burpees, but they have their place, so I’ve come to respect them. In the end, I love that I can see the shadow of ab muscles, that I can lift my own Christmas boxes to put them away, and that I got back into my Joe’s Jeans that I spent way too much $ on. I would tell anyone who is considering Texas Fit Chicks that it’s a great workout with girls who quickly become your friends and hold you accountable. It’s one of the best things I’ve ever done for me.

Amanda Rupley

Directing Trainer, PFT

Texas Fit Chicks Boot Camps

8:45-9:45 am MWTH - AM Class

7:30-8:30 pm MWTH - PM Class

www.TexasFitChicks.com/AmandaR

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Janna's Texas Fit Chicks Success Story!

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I've been with Texas Fit Chicks McKinney for almost a year. I'm 38 years old and married with 3 children (Zane 4, Madeline 11, Brendan 14). I have a very sedentary job as an Insurance Underwriter. My weight has fluctuated all my life. I had terrible eating habits in my 20's and early 30's and chocolate is my addiction!!!

My journey started with Texas Fit Chicks a year ago, after I was diagnosed with Vestibular Neuritis (a virus which attacks your inner ear). This has unfortunately left me with chronic vertigo and disequilbrium. I was told by many doctors that an active lifestyle was the only thing that would help my brain compensate for the vestibular loss, so I became an avid runner. I love running and still do it on a weeky basis but I wasn't getting the results I desired.

My girlfriend (Amanda Byford) told me she attended Texas Fit Chikcs Bootcamp McKinney with Leighanne and she loved it. She asked me to come try it out so I did (after a lot of convincing). I'm not going to lie....I threw up my first day of bootcamp. My favorite exercises are finish before the minute and man-makers. My least favorite are burpees and frog hops.

Here I am a year later and 95% recovered from my vestibular disorder. Along this journey I have gained strength, confidence, stamina, endurance and best of ALL....numerous lifelong friends and a love for fitness! I love my trainer Leighanne. She pushes me to be my best and holds me accountable. I still have a way to go to meet my fitness goal but I have a feeling 2014 is going to be my year! I recommend Texas Fit Chicks to anyone looking to be healthy, happy and fit. Remember.....Strong is the new Skinny!!!

LeighAnne Maloy

Texas Fit Chicks Boot Camp

(702)-371-2024

LeighAnne@texasfitchicks.com

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McKinney at Crosspoint Church Texas Fit Chicks

5am, 6am and 9:30 am

Welcome Clear Lake Evening Texas Fit Chicks!

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Clear Lake Evening Texas Fit Chicks
M, TU, TH
7-8 PM
University Baptist Church – SE Portico
16106 Middlebrook Drive
Houston, TX 77059
Parking is available on Glenshannon Drive
heatherp@texasfitchicks.com

Please bring the following items:

• Exercise mat
• Set of dumbbells (something you can lift 10-15 times; 5-10 lbs recommended)
• Stability ball (bring on Thursday – exercise ball between 55 – 75 cm)
• Our workouts are outdoors, so dress accordingly. You won't be cold for long! :)

Heather is certified by the American Council on Exercise as a Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor, and she has a second Master’s Degree in Fitness and Human Performance (her first Master’s is in Mechanical Engineering). By day she is a mechanical engineer for NASA and has focused the majority of her career on space suit life support technology development, merging her studies in human physiology and engineering. By night she teaches group fitness classes and trains clients to achieve their health and fitness goals.

Heather has been a fitness enthusiast and participant her entire life. Before she could walk, she could dance, and she started performing dance and acrobatics at a very early age. Throughout her childhood she studied ballet, contemporary/modern, tap, and jazz. She performed in teen dance companies and went to a performing arts high school where she majored in dance. She also competed in gymnastics and swimming for several years, and played soccer, volleyball, softball, and participated in track and field and cheerleading. She was a dancer for the Auburn Tiger Pause and for Planet Funk in downtown Houston. Heather currently teaches several group fitness classes including dance/cardio, flexibility, strength, and muscular endurance and conditioning.

Heather is really excited to join the Texas Fit Chicks team and is looking forward to helping YOU achieve your fitness goals! Her motivation and enthusiasm will get you moving, so whether you are just starting out, looking for something new to vary your workouts, trying to lose weight, or working to increase strength and muscular endurance, Heather will work with you to make it happen! 

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Amanda's Texas Fit Chicks Success Story!

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I have been with McKinney Crosspoint Church Texas Fit Chicks a little over a year and a half. I am 31 years old, married and I stay at home with my 4 year old daughter, Rylee and a 2 year old son, Eli. My favorite exercise is finish before the minute and my least favorite is double knee ins. After having my son I lost the majority of the weight on my own doing P90X, but was having a hard time getting off the last 5-10 lbs.

LeighAnn was my neighbor at the time and harassed me into trying Texas Fit Chicks! I am so thankful she did too, because after 1 week, I was hooked and LOVED it! Texas Fit Chicks has helped me to lead a healthier lifestyle not only for myself, but my family as well. I love Texas Fit Chicks and especially my trainer LeighAnn! She is so great at motivating and pushing me to the best I can possibly be! The workouts are never the same, targeting all muscle groups, all while having FUN (most of the time)! Thank you Texas Fit Chicks and thank you LeighAnne!!!

LeighAnne Maloy

Texas Fit Chicks Boot Camp

(702)-371-2024

LeighAnne@texasfitchicks.com

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McKinney at Crosspoint Church Texas Fit Chicks

5am, 6am and 9:30 am

Debbie's Texas Fit Chick Success Story!

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Hi, my name is Debbie and my fitness journey began just after Thanksgiving last year.  I am 43 years old, married, a mother of 4 kids and as of October, a grandmother of 1.  My favorite exercises are burpees (although they weren’t in the beginning) and any ab exercise and least favorite are double knee-ins.  I originally started Texas Fit Chicks when my daughter expressed an interest in doing something about her weight.  I was hooked after the first week and when the Groupon expired renewed for 6 more months.  I have never stuck with a fitness regime like I have with Texas Fit Chicks.  Not only do I attend the boot camp 3 days a week, but I work out at least 3 other days a week on my own. Texas Fit Chicks has not just helped me to lose weight but it has increased my stamina and helped me build muscle.   

Since starting my weight loss journey I have lost 40 pounds and 17.6 inches overall and decreased my body fat by 12%.  Texas Fit Chicks has helped me to lead a healthier lifestyle not only for myself, but for my family as well. I love Texas Fit Chicks and especially my trainer LeighAnne.  She is super motivating and constantly pushes me to be the best I can be! The workouts always vary and are always fun. To anyone thinking about starting a new fitness routine as their New Year’s resolution, stop thinking about it and give it a try.  The workouts are infectious and you’ll be hooked too!!

Thank you Texas Fit Chicks and LeighAnne!!

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Courtney's Texas Fit Chicks Success Story!!

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My name is Courtney Blanks and I am 27 years old. I have been apart of Texas Fit Chicks on and off since October 2013. I am single and do not have children. I currently work two jobs. I am a claim's adjuster at Geico Monday thru Friday, and on Saturday nights I wait tables at Dakota's Steakhouse downtown. Every now and then I also throw in the occasional pet sitting/ house sitting job.

My favorite exercises are anything Leg related. My least favorite exercise is the frog jump. The ah ha moment for me was my boyfriend challenging me to run the Spartan Beast race with him and absolutely thinking I wouldn't even come close to finishing. A million excuses ran through my head of why I shouldn't run but in the same hour I found a Groupon for Texas Fit Chicks online. I loved the idea of having the accountability and working out with women with real lives and who were also trying to be fit and healthy.

So I said why not... I have had a rough journey with Texas Fit Chicks as I had challenges with school schedules, job hunt and the most recent car accident. Therefore I don't have the really moving transformation story physically. However, I would like to say that mentally I have transformed the most. I gave up on the excuses lifestyle taking over the little motivation that I had. I have learned and have been inspired to have a lifestyle change of eating healthy for mind, body and spirit. I understand that its not just about looking good on the outside but feeling awesome on the inside. Texas Fit Chicks has introduced me to the tools necessary for this transformation.  

My family and friends have noticed the changes in my eating habits and are inspired to get healthy not just for them but their families as well. What I tell everyone about Texas Fit Chicks is that it's not just a fad or something that I have to do. Texas Fit Chicks is something that I look forward to every week and want to do. It is an environment where its okay for you to gripe and moan... and probably somebody else is right there with you! There is no pressure to be the ultimate fitness champion. It is a group of women who are inspiring each other to be the best they can be. It is truly a special experience that no gym or one personal trainer can give you. I am truly looking forward to 2014 and getting not just fit but Texas Chick Fit :-)

 

Amanda Rupley

Directing Trainer, PFT

Texas Fit Chicks Boot Camps

8:45-9:45 am MWTH - AM Class

7:30-8:30 pm MWTH - PM Class

www.TexasFitChicks.com/AmandaR

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Rachel's Texas Fit Chicks Success Story!!

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Hi my name is Rachel Ding and I am 34 years old and have been attending TFC since October 28th.  I have been married for a year and a half and we have 3 precious sons.  One of which was born on August 21st of this year.  I am a real estate agent and absolutely love what I do and the freedom it provides me for my family. 

I decided to join TFC to get my pre-baby body back and fit back into the clothes in my closet.  I started out as a 30 day Groupon but once the 30 days was up, I was ready to commit for the 6 months.  I love that it is all women and I don't feel embarrassed if I can't do something or do it perfectly.  My favorite exercise would be the various types of planks and pushups we do. I like those because they are the easiest for me to see my growth.  When I first started, I could hardly do 10 modified pushups and now I can do close to all of the pushups that we are challenged to do.  The first time I did 10 military pushups I couldn't believe it...I had only been in bootcamp approx. 6 weeks and could already see how strong I was getting!  My least favorite is the crab walk.  I haven't yet been able to accomplish doing that for any period of time due to a wrist and arm fracture two years ago.  But I know once my core starts to strengthen back up, I will be able to do those also. 

Joining TFC has changed my outlook on getting healthy.  I have started cooking healthy meals for my entire family, not just for myself.  Working out no longer feels like a chore, it has become fun and a way of life.  I enjoy seeing how my body is changing.  I'm not yet in to my pre-prego clothes (I gained 80lbs and my son is only 4 months old) but I am on my way!  I have a lot more confidence and I walk with my head held high because I know I am doing something for myself that makes me a better person as a whole.  And it doesn't hurt that my husband tells me that he can see the results and that my butt is starting to lift!  LOL  Wooo hooo!!! 

If someone asked me about TFC I would tell them that I love it.  I love the fact that it's all women and we share a common bond and goal.  We are able to have fun and laugh but at the same time we get pushed hard but we are not shamed into feeling bad if we can't accomplish something right away.  Lindsey always provides modifications for the exercises in case our fitness level isn't quite there yet.  I also love that she has such a wonderful success story and that she truly is there to help each and every one of us chicks succeed! 

 www.texasfitchicks.com/LindseyS

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Healthy Snack favorites from Texas Fit Chicks Trainers

Have you noticed that you are more hungry after your workout at  bootcamp? When you add in weight lifting (especially for a beginner), you will be hungry, often! Since keeping your metabolism running throughout the day is important, healthy snacking is critical to weight loss. Want to know what Texas Fit Chick Trainers are snacking on? We've combined some of our trainers' favorite healthy and quick snacks for you right here....


Greek yogurt w/ blueberries & honey
Hummus & crackers
Pirates Booty
Peanut butter & jelly on a bagel
Banana
Low Sodium Cheese Stick plus 1/2 apple. 
Reducted fat cottage cheese and sliced strawberries
Vanilla whey protein shake with 1 tsp sugar free Swisse mocha International coffee and/or 1 tsp PB2 (yum!) mixes with water and ice.
Shakeology chocolate protein shake straight up, water and ice.
Shakeology green berry protein shake with 1/4 cup frozen berries (no sugar added) mixed with water.
100 calorie pack cocoa roasted almonds with a small gala apple.
Turkey/cheese roll up with fresh organic spinach rolled in the middle and a squirt of spicy brown mustard.
Boiled egg whites
Grapefruit
Strawberries
1/2 cup cottage cheese
diced tomatoes
chopped cucumbers w/ 1T balsamic vinaigrette
sprinkled with sunflower seeds or pine nuts (about a tsp)
mix and enjoy!
1 T almond butter
1 large fresh date
1 low sodium rice cake
Top rice cake with almond butter and chopped date.
Hummus and veggies
Sliced banana and apple butter rolled up in a whole wheat tortilla
Stoneground round wheat crackers, light Laughing Cow Swiss cheese and grapes

Naan (bread) sliced in half, spread cream cheese on each slice, layer with turkey and cucumbers with a little sea salt.
Fresh Snap peas with walden farms balsamic dressing
Lite cool whip, 1 sf strawberry jello with light drizzle of hard shell heath topping. (Hard shell topping hardens and makes it sweet n' crunchy)
Green apple / almond butter
Plain greek yogurt / fresh fruit
Handful of roasted almonds
Cucumber / hummus
Dannon light & Fit Vanilla Yogurt w/ 15 raw, unsalted almonds
String Cheese
Chocolate Shakeology Shake w/ 15 raw unsalted almonds
94% Fat Free Kettle Corn PopCorn
Organic Red Delicious Apple

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Maximize your fitness goals in 2014 with Texas Fit Chicks! Womens only fitness boot camp serving chicks across the state. 100+ locations to choose from, expert fitness trainers (all female) Meal Plan included! Train for as little as 8.25/session! Affordable Accountability and Guaranteed Results!! Learn More here: www.texasfitchicks.com

Healthy Spinach Been Lasagna Recipe

Great recipe for a healthy twist on lasagna! The entire family loves this one.....


6 Lasagna Noodles (go for the whole wheat kind)
Cooking Spray
1 lb lean ground beef (93% fat free) or Ground Turkey
1 medium Onion, chopped
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1 1/2 cups tomato puree
1t dried whole basil
1t dried whole oregano
1/4t salt
1/4t pepper
2 (10 oz) packages frozen chopped spinich, thawed
1 (12 oz) carton low-fat cottage cheese (2%)
3 T grated Parmesan Cheese
1 egg
1/2 t salt
1/4 t pepper
1/8 t nutmeg
Cook Noodles - set aside

Coat large skillet w/ cooking spray, place over med heat till hot. Add meat, onions and garlic; saute until meat is brown and onion is tender. Drain meat mixture well in a colander, wipe pan drippings from skillet w/ paper towel. Return meat mixture to skillet. Add tomato puree, basil, oregano, 1/4 t pepper and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 mins. Place spinach on paper towels, and squeeze until barely moist. Combine spinach and next 6 ingrediants in a med. bowl, stirring until blended. Spread half of spinach mixture evenly in a 12x8x2 in. baking dish, layer 3 noodles over spinach. Spread 1/2 of meat mixture over noodles: repeat layers, ending with meat mixture.


Cover and bake 350 degrees for 45 mins. Let stand for 5-10 mins before serving.


Yield: 8 servings - 251 calories per serving
Source: Cooking Light

Maximize your fitness goals in 2014 with Texas Fit Chicks! Womens only fitness boot camp serving chicks across the state. 100+ locations to choose from, expert fitness trainers (all female) Meal Plan included! Train for as little as $8.25/session! Affordable Accountability and Guaranteed Results!! Learn More here: www.texasfitchicks.com

Locations in Austin, Round Rock, Pflugerville, Houston, Dallas, College Station, Temple, Corpus Christi and San Antonio

You can't outrun your fork!

The old saying is true....You are what you eat!

• Drink Plenty of water... at least 64 oz - I shoot for 90 each day
• Plan Ahead. So critical - Failing to Plan is Planning to Fail!
• Eat 5 small meals a day - every 3 hrs - around 250-300 calories per meal
• Each meal, eat a balance of lean proteins and healthy carbs - be sure to have veggies with at least 2 of your meals
• A serving size of protein should be able to fit in your hand. Serving of carbs is size of your fist - veggies sz of a sm cereal bowl
• You CAN overeat on the right foods, so pay attention to the size of your portions
• Certain fruits are high in sugar. Lowest sugar fruits are: apples, berries and pears. Next lowest in sugar are grapefruit, cantaloupe, oranges, plums and nectarines. Grapes are high in sugar - and ripe bananas as well.
• For weight loss, try to limit your breads, pastas, etc. after 3pm. Give your body time to burn it off during the day.
• Protein bars or shakes are a great substitute for one of your meals if you're on the go - be sure to check the sugar content of the bar - you want less than 10g - you want one that's high in protein as well.
• Be sure and eat within 1 hr of your workout - protein plus complex carbs to assist in your muscle repair. I like to make that a protein shake.Take one day or one meal as a "free day" :)
• If you would like to calculate your food your food totals, the website http://www.fitday.com/ has nutritional values for thousands of foods.
• Here are your daily goals for weight loss:Protein 85-100gFat 30-35gCarbs 100-150g
• Calories 1300-1400

Here is a list of Proteins, Carbs and Veggies. Choose a portion of protein and carbs from each column to make a meal.
Proteins: Chicken Breast - Turkey Breast - Lean ground Turkey - Salmon - Tuna - Crab - Lobster - Shrimp - Top Round Steak - Top Sirloin Steak - Lean Ground Beef - Lean Ham - Egg Whites or egg white beaters - LowFat Cottage Cheese - Orange Roughy
Carbohydrates:Sweet Potato - squash - steamed brown rice - steamed wild rice - oatmeal - barley - beans - corn - strawberries - melon - apple - fat-free yogurt - whole wheat bread - yams - pumpkin
Vegetables: Brocolli - asparagus - lettuce - carrots - cauliflower - green beans - green peppers - mushrooms - spinach - tomato - peas - brussel sprouts - artichoke - cabbage - celery - zucchini - cucumber - onion

Maximize your fitness goals in 2014 with Texas Fit Chicks! Womens only fitness boot camp serving chicks across the state. 100+ locations to choose from, expert fitness trainers (all female) Meal Plan included! Train for as little as 8.25/session! Affordable Accountability and Guaranteed Results!! Learn More here: www.texasfitchicks.com

College Station Texas Fit Chicks Trainers At Home Workout!

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Boot Camp Fat Burning Workout

Warm up-15 jumping jacks-30 seconds high knees-30 seconds booty kicks-10 arm circles forwards and backwards-2 glute stretches (pull knee up to chest and hold no more than 2 seconds) and 2 quad stretches (pull foot to bring heel up to booty-make sure to grab foot with opposite hand and hold no more than 2 seconds) on both legs-shake out anything else you might need to before getting started.

Giant Set #1:
15 burpees
15 regular push ups (to modify do push ups with knees down)
50 mountain climbers (right leg then left leg = 1)
Run the length of parking lot/living room/hallway 3 times (down and back = 1)

Giant Set #2:
15 plie squat + upright row (wide feet and toes turned out-make sure knees do not go over toes and keep back flat-squat down until booty is parallel with knees-on the way up bring the weights straight up to chin with elbows out to sides and lower down-repeat)
15 squat jumps (to modify omit the jump and raise up on toes and reach arms up to sky)
15 bench/chair/curb dips (to modify bend knees)
Run the length of parking lot/living room/hallway 2 times (down and back = 1)
--FAST WATER BREAK (less than 30 seconds)--

Giant Set #3:
30 seconds double toe touches (in a plank position step with left foot to the left of body-bring right foot over to meet it-step with right foot to right side of body and bring left foot to meet it-repeat for time)
15 bent over rows (keep back flat and squeeze shoulder blades together)
15 weighted walking lunges forwards, 15 weighted walking lunges backwards (right leg then left leg = 1)
Run the length of parking lot/living room/hallway 1 time (down and back = 1)

Giant Set #4:
1 set of 21’s (7 top ½ bicep curls 7 bottom ½ bicep curls, 7 full out bicep curls) (start w/weights at sides-keeping elbows locked at sides and tummy tight curl the weight halfway up-repeat 7-start w/weights at half-way position and curl up as high as possible w/out moving elbows from sides of body-repeat 7-start w/weights at sides and curl all the way up and back down-repeat 7)
20 squat + side leg lift (right leg then left leg = 2) (stand with feet shoulder width apart w/hands behind head-do a squat (keeping tummy tight and knees behind toes)-return to stand and lift right leg directly out to the side-lower down to start-next time lift left leg out to the side-alternate for 20 reps)
1 minute curb run (level 3 (hardest)-both feet at the same time jump up to top of curb and down; level 2-right foot up on curb and left foot on the ground-jump and switch to have left foot on curb and right foot on ground-alternate for time; level 1-step up right foot then left and step down right foot then left-alternate sides for time)-you choose which level you want to do but push yourself!
--FAST WATER BREAK (less than 30 seconds)--

Repeat Giant Sets 1-4 for three total rounds before doing Tabatas!

TABATA #1: Strength
1-First 20 seconds-weighted reverse lunges (keep tummy tight and make sure front knee does not go past toes)-Rest 10 seconds
2-Second 20 seconds-squat + shoulder press (stand with feet shoulder-width-apart w/weights at shoulder height-do a squat and on the way up press weights straight up to the sky and bring weights down to shoulder height as you do the next squat)-Rest 10 seconds
Alternate 1 and 2 for 8 rounds
--FAST WATER BREAK (less than 30 seconds)--

TABATA #2: Cardio + Abs
1-First 20 seconds-jumping jacks or high knees or butt kicks-Rest 10 seconds
2-Second 20 seconds-bicycle crunches-Rest 10 seconds
Alternate 1 and 2 for 8 rounds

Booty Burner:
15 fire hydrants on right leg-15 fire hydrants on left leg (Repeat on both legs)

Cool down for at least 5 minutes more if you’re feeling super tight and tired.

Workout brought to you by Teresa, trainer at College Station Texas Fit Chicks

MWF 5-6am, 6-7am or M,Tu,Th 6-7pm