The Movement House

The Regulars ❤️

This little corner of the house made me smile today.

Shoutout to all the regulars—the ones who have helped keep these lights on for almost 5 years. The ones who walk through the door like they own the place (and honestly, at this point, you kind of do 😆).

Thank you for making The Movement House feel less like a business and more like a second home.

We love you. We appreciate you. And we’re so glad you keep showing up. 🏡💪❤️

🍲 My Healing Chicken Soup

This recipe has been evolving right alongside our family for over 10 years.

I’ve been every version of a mom when it comes to food. I’ve done the extreme super crunchy phase with cloth diapers, homemade everything, and all organic ingredients. I’ve also had seasons where breakfast was Skittles and a Coke at the ballpark.

These days, I’ve landed somewhere in the middle.

It’s what works best for my nervous system, and this recipe has changed with us over the years. It’s quick, easy, nourishing, and something I can make without adding more stress to my day.

When my kids are sick, they ask for it.

When someone I love has surgery, it’s what I bring.

When I’m dealing with an autoimmune flare-up or just feeling run down, it’s one of the first things I make.

Simple ingredients. Plenty of protein. Bone broth, vegetables, turmeric, lemon, and time.

Food doesn’t have to be complicated to be powerful.

Sometimes healing looks a lot like a warm bowl of soup, slowing down, and giving your body what it needs.

✨ Healing Chicken Soup Recipe

• 1 rotisserie chicken, shredded
• 32 oz chicken bone broth
• 4-6 carrots, chopped
• 4 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 large sweet potato, diced
• Juice of 2 lemons
• 1 tbsp turmeric
• 1 tbsp Italian seasoning
• Salt and pepper to taste

Add broth and vegetables to a large pot and simmer until tender. Add shredded chicken, lemon juice, turmeric, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Simmer another 10-15 minutes and serve warm.

Estimated Nutrition (per serving, 8 servings):
✔️ 220-260 calories
✔️ 22-28g protein
✔️ 15-20g carbs
✔️ 3-5g fiber

Simple. Nourishing. Effective.

What’s the meal your family always asks for when they need a little extra comfort? 🤍

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What you eat for breakfast sets the tone for the rest of the day.

When breakfast is built around protein, healthy fats, fiber, and nutrient-dense foods, you’re more likely to:
✔️ Have steady energy
✔️ Feel fuller longer
✔️ Support muscle maintenance
✔️ Reduce cravings later in the day
✔️ Improve focus and mental clarity
✔️ Keep blood sugar more stable

This morning’s breakfast:
🍳 2 free-range eggs
💪 6 chicken breakfast sausage links
🌱 Fermented turmeric vegetables
🍑 Fresh peach

Approximate Nutrition
• 500 calories
• 31g protein
• 24g carbs
• 5g fiber
• 29g fat

A breakfast like this isn’t exciting or trendy. It’s simply a way of telling my body:

“I want you to have the fuel you need to think clearly, move well, recover well, and keep showing up.”

That’s what we’re after at The Movement House—not perfection, but building a body you can trust for the long haul.

Move Well. Stay Strong. 🤍

Life begins at forty.

At least that’s what my coffee mug says.

This morning I found myself sitting by the lake, coffee in hand, reading Built From Broken, and I had to laugh at the irony.

When I was younger, I thought health was about looking a certain way.

The older I get, the more I realize it’s about something much deeper:

Trusting your body.

Trusting your body to hike the trail.
Trusting your body to pick up your grandkids.
Trusting your body to carry groceries, play pickleball, swim with your kids, travel, garden, and live fully.

That trust isn’t built by accident.

It’s built through strength.
It’s built through mobility.
It’s built through consistency.

Not because we’re trying to turn back the clock.

Because we’re trying to keep showing up for the life we want to live.

As I get closer to turning 40 this September, I’m realizing that maybe life doesn’t begin at 40 because everything suddenly gets easier.

Maybe life begins at 40 because you’ve finally learned that taking care of your body isn’t punishment—it’s an investment.

An investment in freedom.
An investment in confidence.
An investment in trust.

And that’s exactly what we’re building every day at The Movement House.

Move Well. Stay Strong.

Three weeks ago I stepped on the Hume scale and got a reality check.

Not because the number on the scale shocked me.

I’ve always known my body tends to store weight in my trunk and upper body. Seeing the percentages broken down by body part hit differently than looking in a mirror.

It wasn’t discouraging.

It was clarifying.

Instead of thinking, “I should probably get healthier someday,” I thought:

“Okay. Here’s where I am. Now let’s see what happens if I become intentional.”

So for the last three weeks I’ve focused on:
✔️ More protein
✔️ More fiber
✔️ Less alcohol
✔️ Consistent movement
✔️ Better daily choices (not perfect ones)

And today I stepped back on the scale.

Body fat percentage dropped significantly across my trunk, arms, and legs.

Muscle mass? Essentially unchanged.

That matters to me because the goal was never to lose weight at all costs.

The goal was to lose fat while keeping the muscle I’ve worked hard to build.

And here’s the part I find most interesting:

My workouts are what we do every day at The Movement House:
• Mobility work
• Stability training
• Light to moderate weights
• Time under tension
• Balance work
• Functional strength

The things people often dismiss as “not enough.”

Yet here we are.

The scans reminded me that awareness creates change.

Sometimes seeing the truth on paper is exactly the wake-up call we need—not to shame ourselves, but to start paying attention.

Three weeks isn’t a transformation story.

It’s a consistency story.

And honestly, those are the stories that change lives.

💚

Move Well. Stay Strong.

— Kristy
The Movement House
Strength • Mobility • Community

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Most people think strength only happens moving forward and backward.

But life happens side to side.

Getting out of the car.
Picking up a child.
Stepping off a curb.
Changing direction quickly.

This month, we’re working movements like this Side Lunge to Warrior II transition in every class we offer because it builds strength, balance, mobility, and core control all at once.

Try 5 slow reps on each side at home and notice what you feel.

The goal isn’t perfection.
The goal is moving well for life.

Strength • Mobility • Community

Overwhelmed with gratitude this morning looking around the room.

The youngest in class was 20.
The oldest was 64.

Different ages. Different backgrounds. Different goals.
Yet for one hour, we all moved together.

Time is one of the most valuable things we have, and I never take for granted that people choose to spend part of their day here with me.

Helping people move better, grow stronger, and feel more connected to their bodies has become such a deep passion of mine.

I am forever grateful for every single person who walks through the doors. Your presence has changed my life just as much as movement may have changed yours. 🤍

SUMMER STANDARD ☀️

Summer has a way of changing our routines. Schedules shift, life slows down a little for some and speeds up for others, and it can either become a season where we lose momentum or a season where we build it.

That’s where Summer Standard comes in.

This isn't about quick fixes or chasing a summer body.

It’s about using the summer months intentionally to build a stronger foundation.

At The Movement House, every class already focuses on full-body movement. We’re strengthening and mobilizing together every single class — creating balanced bodies that move and feel better in everyday life.

Maybe you're an athlete looking to use the off-season to build a stronger base before your next season begins.

Maybe you're a teacher wanting to use your summer to recharge and build strength before returning to the classroom.

Maybe you simply want stronger stabilizing muscles, a healthier spine, better mobility, less stiffness, and a body that feels more capable.

No matter your age or starting point, Summer Standard is about building the things that often get overlooked — the smaller muscles, stability, mobility, control, and movement habits that support everything else you do.

Beginning June 1, we’ll spend the month focusing on Strong Foundations:

• Full body strength and mobility
• Stronger stabilizers and supporting muscles
• Spine mobility and movement quality
• Building consistency and healthy habits
• Creating a body that feels stronger and moves better

We’re also adding a NEW class for summer:

6:15am Sculpt
Monday • Wednesday • Friday

An additional option to fit movement into your summer schedule before work, before kids wake up, or before the day gets away from you.

Summer Standard starts June 1 and spots are open now.

Show up. Do the work. Feel the difference.

Text 334-658-0490 to reserve your spot or sign up online, link in bio.