Ericka's Blog
Reflections and conversations on life
Bahamas Marathon: A Weekend in Heaven
What an amazing whirlwind of a weekend! Last month, I got an email from the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism inviting me to cover the Bahamas Marathon. Visiting a tropical destination in mid-January when ice and snowstorms abound at home was an amazing opportunity -- not...
Snacks For Game Day: 5 Game Changing Options
My favorite part of football games is the food, the company and half-time, when the people talk to me again. But, mostly the food because it's cute, easy and delicious. Snacks for game day can be your thing. There are so many few-ingredient recipes and anything that...
WATCH: Worried About the Jiggle or Any Other Body Part? This Commercial Should Solve That For you.
I'll be honest, I was feel a little flab-tastic this morning. I even changed tank tops before I left for the gym because I was feeling "big" (quick tip: fat or "big" is not a feeling!). So I left the house in a more generously covered top. After watching this video...
NASM Certification: I Am a NASM Certified Personal Trainer!
NASM Certification If you follow me on Instagram, Twitter or Facebook, you already know but...still, this deserves a post of it's own! I passed the NASM Certified Personal Trainer exam and am now a CPT! I had the idea to get certified a few years ago. It sounded like...
Detox Diet Plan: DLRevamp Does It Right
In the past year, I've had the opportunity to try two different three-day juice cleanses. While they were nice to try, I am not a big fan of anything the doesn't allow real food! Finding a detox diet plan that worked was key. When I heard about the chance to review...
He Lost 25 Pounds & Lowered His Blood Pressure: Trident CrossFit Spotlight
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