Ericka's Blog
Reflections and conversations on life
My Favorite Christmas 2014 Moments
The holidays are joyous -- and stressful. For me, they were more of the former, but yes, some of the latter. I guess that's how it is with family and holidays! Oh, in case you didn't see our goofy Christmas card that my goofy husband made: We split the week between...
5 Fun Exercise Games For Body and Mind
Many people think of exercise and picture a treadmill or elliptical machine inside a 24-hour gym or fitness facility. And, even though -- as a whole -- society has become much more healthy conscious in recent years, that misconception still exists. Getting healthy...
Why It’s Important to Stay in Shape Over the Holidays (Win a Holiday Prize Pack Too!)
DC-area friends ----> Win a Holiday Prize Pack from Alive Juices! It includes: 8 fresh-made juices from Alive Juices Health coaching session with Natalie Taggart, Certified Holistic Health Spa Retreat Package from Sugar House Day Spa *Click HERE and enter the...
Protein Powder: My Fitness Nutrition Revolution With GNC PUREEDGE
*Thanks to GNC PUREDGE for sponsoring today's discussion I've started a love affair with protein powder. I'm no nutritionist but most fitness peeps like myself know you need protein to build muscle effectively. For awhile, I was over all the protein people were...
Infertility: Feeling Empty — Literally
*My initial post on infertility My whole life, my stomach has always been something to keep flat -- or at least not too mushy. It's been the bikini's biggest battle and in those hard years, an obsession of the most debilitating kind. I've learned to fill it...
Icebreaker: Your Fitness Friends Will LOVE This
Does anyone else have the hardest time EVER finding the right gifts for people? I often feel like I'm wasting my money buying stuff that people may not even want. It's so stressful! It's a little easier for those of us that like fitness because you know there's always...