Ericka's Blog
Reflections and conversations on life
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...
Dear Nordstrom, Meet My Husband (He Already Has Dirty Jeans)
*This article was first published on National Review. I may be a little late to the party on making fun of the $425 Nordstrom jeans, fashioned to appear caked with mud to showcase a man who is “not afraid to down and dirty,” but I simply must weigh in. As my husband...
In Physical Pain
I have prided myself in the past few years for truly appreciating a healthy body. Since I've dealt with many back issues, including back surgery, sciatica, injuries and the like...everyday I can run and CrossFit, I remind myself how lucky I am. One week ago, my body...