Ericka's Blog
Reflections and conversations on life
Protein for Moms: Why It’s a Must
Before having a child, I pictured fun times gathering with other moms and most certainly, doing some stroller running! It was part of the "dream" I had for myself as a mom with young kids -- and I'm thankful to say that part of my dream has come true. It's simple but...
Jacob Michael: 18 Months
So you go from posting every month to twice a year after they hit the big numero uno apparently! SO many changes happening from even week to week that first month, but not quite so many in year 2. However, it's been 6 months since a real Jacob update so I figured I'd...
Life Check-In: May 2017
Hi everyone! I just wanted to check in and say hello 🙂 Life has been busy but good. In great news, my back is doing SO MUCH better. In fact, I'm not in any pain and though my leg is weak and feels irritable often, it seems to be improving. I had some numbness but...
How I Accidentally Lost 5 Pounds
I was fortunate enough to be able to chat with Dr. Rob Wildman, the Chief Science Officer, at Premier Protein this week. Our conversation reminded me of how I recently lost five pounds -- by accident. Check out the interview above for the reasons why protein can help...
On Feeling Fearful and Doing It Anyway
My inspired, career ambitions didn't really kick in until my 30s. Sure, I had some cool jobs before then -- working on Capitol Hill, for example -- but I didn't get really passionate about what I was doing until a bit later. Currently, I work at a well-respected,...
Featured in Morning Chalk-Up: Tale of a CrossFitter With a Genetically Bad Back
I was born into a family of bad backs. My Dad has had a couple of surgeries, my aunts and other family members, too many to count. And it seems I inherited this genetic curse. Even before I began CrossFit, I dealt with some back issues. As a marathon runner, injury...