Christmas 2013: One Of My Favorites

Christmas #1: The AndersensThe holidays can be stressful but this year, I had a great time. Despite shuffling between households throughout the week, we managed to remain calm and enjoy ourselves. Our first Christmas was spent with my family. Unfortunately, it was a...

The Sweet Life’s Top 10 Posts of 2013

1. Crossfit Doesn’t Have a Dirty Little Secret — You’re Just IrresponsibleMy only truly viral post ever. I wrote this post in 20 minutes on my lunch break one day. Next thing I knew it was trending on Reddit and picked up by Crossfit headquarters....

It’s a Christmasy (Sweet) Life

So…what have I been up lately? A lot! I’ve also been a very bad photo-taker so I’m lacking in that department as well. I will be taking a lot good photos at Christmas, though, breaking out the good camera and playing photographer :)New DudsIn the...

8 Exercises For Lower Back Disc Issues

As an injured athlete (if I may call myself that), I still want to keep in shape. While I can’t participate in my favorite, cardiovascular activities, I can do other things to make sure I don’t lose all my muscle or fitness. Here are a few of the things...

A Season of Rest (Not By Choice)

Doing a lot of winter walking these days :)So I’m going on 4 months injured — 3 months no Crossfit and 6 weeks not running. Things aren’t getting better. While I’m very frustrated (last night I dreamed I was miraculously better and got to go to...