Ericka's Blog
Reflections and conversations on life
What Happened When I Started Counting Macros
I haven't counted calories, fat grams or anything in years. I am vaguely aware of how much fat/calories most food has in it but have never tracked it or gotten bogged down in numbers, mostly due to my history with eating disorders. However, I have long been fully...
Playing Catch Up on All the Things (February 2017)
Hey everyone -- I write to you from a blizzard in New York City. Whaaaa? Yes, I'm here for work -- my longest work trip away from Jacob ever -- and now it looks like I may have to stay an extra day. I hope not but my flight tonight at 7:30pm is currently in limbo. I...
The CrossFit Open: Get Really Uncomfortable
You can exercise out of drudgery and necessity -- or you can get excited about fitness and love your action of choice. When someone talks about hating to exercise, I don't relate. And that's partially because I don't have to dread staring at a TV screen on a treadmill...
I Bought a ‘My Pillow’ and Here’s What I Think
No, this is not a sponsored post or anything. I truly just wanted to tell you. Plus, I promised a few friends on Twitter a review! You guys -- I'm SUCH a sucker! I mean, who buys something they see on TV anymore? This is basically like QVC-style shopping. I guess I...
Making Time for Friends as a Busy Mom is Important
When you are a busy mom, making time for friends can be tough. You have family obligations, work, and all the other things that come with adulting like figuring out how to decorate your house, keep up with yard work, making your kitchen seem kind of clean sometimes....
Announcement: I’m a 2017 Premier Protein Ambassador!
Hello friends! So I've been on a protein kick for quite some time. And it's not going anywhere. As weightlifting athlete (non-competitive but I'll still claim it!), getting enough of the right protein is so important for prep, recovery and maintenance. I've tried a...