by Ericka | Mar 2, 2017 | fitness, Uncategorized
*This post is NOT sponsored, I just wanted to tell ya about my new fave! Orange Theory is worth they money and I’ll tell you why. I’ve been planning to rave about Orange Theory for awhile now but finally getting down to it. When I first heard of Orange...
by Ericka | Feb 26, 2017 | fitness, food
Curb carb cravings. Sounds like something most women probably struggle with. I know this sounds like an article of any any random women’s magazine, but it’s something I recently discovered and wanted to share. As you may know, I recently spent a month...
by Ericka | Feb 22, 2017 | fitness
Every year in People Magazine, they do a special on a dozen or so people who have lost over 100 pounds. I’m not People, but I do know someone who matches that description — and I’m proud to tell you about her today! Anne Vilchuck is one of my best...
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...
by Ericka | Feb 9, 2017 | Uncategorized
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...
by Ericka | Jan 25, 2017 | Crossfit, Uncategorized
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...
by Ericka | Jan 23, 2017 | Uncategorized
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...
by Ericka | Jan 18, 2017 | Uncategorized
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....
by Ericka | Jan 14, 2017 | fitness, Uncategorized
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...
by Ericka | Jan 11, 2017 | Uncategorized
It seems like everywhere I look lately, there are books and articles on slowing down. Chill out, they say. Learn to say “no.” Prioritize self-care and stop trying to do so much! Many of these things are written by very accomplished women — women who...
