Live Fit and Sore

Month: March 2014

  • Weekend Madness

    Here it is March 31st and it snowed yesterday. What the heck is going on?? How is this the start of spring? I am hoping that yesterday was really the end of the craziness and we can now get on with the already too short season known as Spring. Saturday – was my baby girl’s…

  • Change: A Constant In Every Life

    So instead of my usual Highbar CrossFit class this morning, I slept in and went to a hot yoga class instead. I have mentioned recently that my shoulders have really felt tight and I am just generally feeling a bit out of balance. I was thinking last night that it’s been almost six months without…

  • Naps Are Awesome: Napping Increases Learning and Memory

    Hope everyone is having a lovely Wednesday evening — and staying warm on this atypical spring evening. Read This Life Lessons: Napping can Dramatically Increase Learning, Memory, Awareness, and More   Life Lessons: 6 Tips To Get Motivated When You’re Feeling Depressed Life Lessons: Is Having Grit The Key To Success? CrossFit: Reclaim the Hang and Stop Lifting from…

  • A Few of My Favorite Things

    I am often asked to share information about some of my favorite products I use regularly, so here’s an ongoing list if you are curious… Supplements Fish Oil – Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega Natural Calm Magnesium Drink  Beauty Products Moisturizer: Avalon Renewal Defense Soap – This is great soap if you ever have issues with a bad…

  • Mother Nature’s Favorite Child is Winter

    Here we are — well into March. In fact, you could say that we are nearing the end of March. Spring is in the air and what happens? Snow. We got snow and it snowed all darn day. This year’s winter has been really odd in Northern VA. I have lived here since 1996 and…

  • What A Crazy, Busy Wonderful Weekend We Had

    What a crazy, busy wonderful weekend I had. Friday evening, I met up with some of the awesome people from Highbar CrossFit for a social happy hour/dinner. It’s always fun to be able to talk and hang out outside of the gym because if our coaches had our way, we would always be laser focused…

  • Spring is here. Spring is here.

    It’s the FIRST DAY OF SPRING! It’s one of my favorite times of year. The flowers are popping up beneath the earth, the birds are chirping, and the people in the ‘hood start to come out and socialize. It’s as if the world comes alive. If you are in the DC Metro area, here is…

  • Love Your Butt and Join Us for A 5K

    There’s still time to join us on Team Hoagie’s Heroes to run this Sunday’s Scope it Out 5K Washington DC Presented by Chris4Life! For more details and to register visitwww.scopeitout5k.com. It’s a great Spring race and it’s for a great cause that’s near and dear to my family – This past summer marked Scott Hoaglund‘s Five Year…

  • Essential Oils for Asthma?

    One of my friends at Highbar is a chiropractor and he has been noticing my asthma attacks lately. Last week he suggested trying out some essential oils -specifically one by DoTerra called Breathe. doTERRA Breathe Essential Oil Blend – Antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, expectorant, cell and tissue repair, asthma relief; using Breathe can give relief from…

  • Mother Nature Isn’t Done With Us Yet

    SNOW is what greeted me when I woke up this morning. SNOW is what happened mid-March – mere weeks before spring. SNOW is what made me cranky today. School was cancelled, gym was closed, and it’s cold. I am so over winter – it’s overstayed its welcome. I am all for seasons but it’s time…