Ericka's Blog
Reflections and conversations on life
Where Did All the Curves Go?
I really do HATE that the first row of bodies is the more envied body than the second. There was a time in my life when I thought all I wanted was row 1. I had dreams of an ultra flat stomach with hips that slithered into virtually anything beautifully. I'd look...
Blogs: Paying it Forward
Rockstars at the Healthy Living Summit last year. SUCH a great decision to go & meet so many amazing people! (*pic taken from the HLS website here.)I accidentally fell into the world of social media as I was starting my career in Washington, DC six years ago. I...
On Not Running
Kara Goucher and Shalane Flanagan -- goddesses. Secret? I've gone a full five days without working out even a little bit. It's weird. That's literally the longest I've gone in...years. My back issue sidelined me for at least the first two days -- then it was pure...
Hallelujah
It's been one of those weeks. I can't pinpoint why but maybe it's because I was starting this 21-day prayer journey and the negativity started flowing for a reason, if you know what I mean. I'm praying through it. I believe that God will do a work in my heart...
Getting Through It
Ideas for cross training? This one is fun :)Yesterday morning, while doing the workout (below) that I found on Pinterest, I hurt my back. Ahhh! Two years ago, I shifted a disc in my back and had to take three months off from running and go to physical therapy three...
Ham, Pineapple & Pepperoni Pizza
When it comes to pizza, I am my mother's child. See, growing up I always remember my Mom absolutely loving pizza. She's a pretty self-controlled person in general but pizza slices? Always a weakness. Same here. Nearly any kind! We usually got Papa Johns but that is...