Live Fit and Sore

Category: Health/Nutrition

  • September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month

    I found out a former co-worker of mine took his life two weeks ago. I can’t get him out of mind. While I didn’t know him all that well, he appeared to be a happy, successful man and showed no signs of what was to come. I have come to find out that he was having…

  • School Dress Codes: Are They Out of Control?

    I think this whole appropriate attire issue is getting out of control. My daughter is now constantly questioning what she can and can’t wear as she gets ready for school- instead of worrying about learning. Pencil skirts are NOT ok because it outlines the butt, and skirts have to be a certain length, leggings can’t be…

  • Time Flies: An Abrupt Wake Up Call

    I have had a series of recent light bulb experiences that have thrown me for a loop and served me a helping of reality… Ack! My Parents Are Getting Old I have 4 brothers and sisters and we have a half sister that is quite a bit younger. My Dad has been married to her mother since I…

  • Does the 21 Day Fix Work Long Term?

    I was talking to my sister this morning about all of these nutrition programs like Shakeology/21Day Fix/Beachbody I see threaded throughout my Facebook stream and the question that both of us kept asking was Are these programs sustainable long term? Here is some food for thought to consider… It’s not the healthiest way to gain control of…

  • Is Dairy Causing Your Eczema?

    The Connection Between Eczema and Eating Dairy A few weeks ago I was talking to a friend of mine about her recent case of eczema. I immediately said it’s probably dairy. She said that’s what her doctor said too  Fast forward to this morning, before our 6A boxing session, she said she stopped the dairy and almost…

  • Why Am I Not As Happy As I Think I Should Be?

    Believe, when you are most unhappy, that there is something for you to do in the world… Helen Keller I’ve been doing some more soul searching the past week – The past few days have been pretty stressful. Scott’s mom is in the hospital. My dad and step mother got into a car accident this…

  • May is Mental Health Month

    May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Did you know that about 42.5 million American adults (or 18.2 percent of the total adult population in the United States) suffer from some mental illness, enduring conditions such as depression, bipolar disorder or schizophrenia? I’m sharing the stories in the links below because they got me thinking about how easy it…

  • Last Dress Ever: Tina Fey Nails It

    Who doesn’t love Tina Fey  – not only being super funny, but also subtlety showing the lengths women go to conform… Tina Fey strips down to her Spanx as a farewell to David Letterman 21 Inspirational Quotes From Tina Fey

  • Getting Over A Workout Slump

    As a fitness enthusiast, I crave challenges and variety to stay inspired. But as committed as I am to living fit and healthy, there are times when I feel my momentum and enthusiasm start to wane. It happens to the best of us from time to time. These “exercise humps” are usually a sign that…

  • Which Hard Would You Rather Have: Health or Illness?

    There does not seem to be enough hours in the day lately to get it all done. My new job has me so busy and now that spring has sprung – there is so much to get done. I’m not alone in that feeling I am sure – we are all running at a thousand…