Ericka's Blog

Reflections and conversations on life

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. After it was...

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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 above photo, you...

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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 I've been...

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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 Crossfit), and had to...

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10 Books to Read in 2014

If you know me at all, you know I love reading. You'll often find me walking slowly to my office with my Kindle in my face -- careful not to step on any unsuspecting passersby. I spent at least an hour a day reading because of my commute on the metro. It makes the...

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Product Reviews

Product Reviews  Tommie Copper Compression Gear  Beat By Dre Headphones Review Mizuno Wave Rider 17 UnderArmour ColdGear Open Me Greeting Cards Under Armour "Armour Bra"  Honest Tea  Mio Liquid Water Enhancer  Crystal Light Pure  Odwalla Bars  Nugo Nutrition Dark...

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