Ericka's Blog
Reflections and conversations on life
The Best Thing Ever
You may have already seen it on social media -- yes, it's true! I'm pregnant! For those that have read about my struggle, you'll understand why this is extra exciting for Rick and I. We've been keeping close friends and family in the loop from day one, which was the...
It’s About Time Protein Tasted This Delicious
I've been saying it for months -- PROTEIN, PROTEIN, PROTEIN! I guess I'm still getting used to the fact that it took so freakin' long to realize how it's all supposed to work. As someone who works out a lot -- especially with strength training -- it's quite sad I was...
How Mental and Physical Fitness Go Hand In Hand
Finding the energy to exercise when you're feeling down in the dumps can be incredibly challenging. To most people, the word "exercise" is synonymous with grueling runs and exhausting workouts, however the truth is that you don't have to sign up to the next marathon...
A Family Weekend in Indiana
Last weekend was all about family -- and I'm not complaining! I was excited to head back to Indiana to celebrate our niece, Emily's, high school graduation. Um, talk about feeling old -- it's been 15 years since I graduated from high school! I'm not gonna lie, I'm...
Recovery Is Just As Important as The Exercise
Fitness is an important part of living a healthy and happy life. At minimum, you need to get twenty minutes of exercise at least five days a week. This should include some cardio exercise in which you get your pulse up and your heart pumping. Cardio, whether it's from...
It Bothers Me When You Don’t Eat
I feel about 99% recovered from the eating disorder and eating issues that plagued me for about 12 years of my life. I'm never going to be completely neutral about food but thankfully, it's more of a normal human being's concern about trying to eat healthy and not...