by Ericka | Jun 12, 2017 | Crossfit, fitness, Uncategorized
I’ve wanted to be able to do pull-ups most of my life. I was always amazed by girls who could do them. I thought surely after starting CrossFit in 2012 I’d get there — but it wasn’t that simple. Looking back, I know realized I could have...
by Ericka | Jun 9, 2017 | Crossfit, fitness
Before having a child, I pictured fun times gathering with other moms and most certainly, doing some stroller running! It was part of the “dream” I had for myself as a mom with young kids — and I’m thankful to say that part of my dream has come...
by Ericka | May 1, 2017 | Crossfit
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...
by Ericka | Apr 23, 2017 | Crossfit, fitness, food
*This post is sponsored by Premier Protein I’ve had so much fun being an ambassador for Premier Protein this year — not to mention gobbling up every bar they sent me and almost drink all the powder and smoothies too. Gonna have to restock soon! So when I...
by Ericka | Mar 23, 2017 | Crossfit, fitness
This is my third time competing in the CrossFit Games Open. For those unfamiliar, the Open is the 5-week competition open to everyone in the world to have a fair shot at ultimately making it to the Games. Obviously, I don’t have a shot at all — like most...
by Ericka | Feb 16, 2017 | Crossfit, food
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...
