Live Fit and Sore

Month: November 2009

  • What did I do at the Gym Today?

    Saturday and Sundays I train on my own. A group of the boot campers run on the Wo&D trail early Sat mornings. I find that although I do enjoy running with people at times, I prefer to work out solo on the weekends. Bootcamp is working solo but within a group so I get the…

  • A Tip: Almond Breeze® Original – Unsweetened

    I have told a lot of people about this stuff. Its 40 calories and tastes good. I am not a milk drinker but I do like cereal on occasion. A friend of mine told me about this and I have been hooked ever since. I never really liked the taste of soy or rice milk.…

  • Quotes that Inspire Me

    No one is in control of your happiness but you; therefore, you have the power to change anything about yourself or your life that you want to change. Barbara De Angelis

  • The American Way

    From AOL.COM: WASHINGTON (Nov. 20) — First mammograms. Now — in an apparent coincidence — Pap smears. New guidelines by the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists say most women in their 20s can have a Pap smear every two years instead of annually to catch slow-growing cervical cancer. This is such a tough debate.…

  • Cancer does not discriminate

    Another young person losing their battle with cancer… Stefanie Spielman: ‘Truly a Champion

  • Getting to the Core!

    Have you ever noticed that people that are fit just stand taller? I have definitely noticed. My posture used to be horrible and I was self conscious about it. Not anymore. Working out helps build your core and in turn your core strength is what gives you good posture. try these core exercises regularly to…

  • Common sense advice about being fit

    Common sense advice about being fit

    FitStars: Celebrity Trainer Mike Heatlie I like what this guy has to say. He trains Gwen Stefani. He discourages crunches and here’s why — “In my studio, if people are doing sit-ups, they are immediately banned and sent straight down to England! Sit-ups are a complete waste of time. Firstly to achieve a “six-pack” your…

  • Quotes that Inspire Me

    Posted on crossfitwoman.com: “If you make more progress than you thought you would, don’t compensate by slowing down. You’re doing great, so raise your expectations even higher and keep going strong.If you fail to make as much progress as you had planned, don’t get discouraged. Remind yourself of why you’re making the effort, and re-commit…

  • Falling off the Fitness Wagon

    Falling off the Fitness Wagon

    No worries – I’m not falling off the wagon, but I get paranoid that I will  all the time. Maybe that’s healthy and necessary in order to stick with it. Falling off the Fitness Wagon Even though exercise is part of my routine, part of my life — I am continually asking myself what if?…

  • Today’s Camp

    Today’s bootcamp consisted of 2 parts after the warm up. Warmup: Calistentics – high knees, tuck jumps, leg lifts 50 pushups 3 series of different types of situps – back situp twists, knee rollups, 83s Camp: Total reps 3 rounds 65lb split jerks 65lb front squats/lunges jump rope/double unders ring jumps burpees/placement situps Extra: All…