Live Fit and Sore

Category: Reviews

  • Skulpt Aim: Changing How To Track Fitness

    As I mentioned recently, I was sent a new device to try out called Skulpt Aim to test. The Skulpt Aim uses a technology called electrical impedance myography or EIM. ‘Myography’ literally means “The description of muscles.” EIM measures two separate features of the tissue: its resistive properties and its capacitive properties Skulpt Aim measures body…

  • Protein Is The Key To Losing Weight

    I am about a week into following Dr Miller’s advice about adding more protein into my diet and here are some thoughts and findings so far… Remember, he suggested I try to maintain 1600 calories per day and try to hit 140 grams of protein. That’s approximately 30% of my overall caloric intake of protein. A lot…

  • GWU Weight Management and Human Performance Lab

    I mentioned that last week I visited the GWU Weight Management and Human Performance Lab to check out the lab and get some tests done so I can really figure out what the key is that will help get me where I want to be. Todd Miller who runs the lab and is an Associate Professor in…

  • Know When To Ask For Help

    I’m not going to sugar coat my struggle – I am really slipping with my overall nutrition and can’t seem to muster the motivation or inspiration to re-focus and get back on track. So, I figured i need some real help. I made an appointment with the director of the weight management and human performance lab at…

  • Cycle Scene: An Indoor Cycling Experience

    Last weekend, I went to the grand opening of Cycle Scene in Ashburn. Cycle Scene is an indoor cycling studio with spice. I say that because it’s not just sitting on a bike and riding. It’s an experience — there are specialized lights, including a disco ball, a great sound system, and motivational inspirations all over the walls. Depending…

  • Solidcore: Pilates on Steroids

    I know I’ve been a bit behind in posting new updates for everyone. Real in person life has gotten busy – which is not necessarily a bad thing! The next few posts will give you an idea of what I have been up to… Saturday and Sunday, I did two a day workouts. Not because…

  • I’m on the team: Nuun Ambassador 2015

    I’m very excited that I was accepted as Nuun Ambassador for next year! I started using Nuun a few years ago when I someone gave me some to add to my water to help rehydrate after a race I had done. If you aren’t familiar with Nuun- they are these drink tabs that you add…

  • Blast Motion: Blast Athletic Performance Smart Video Capture

    One of the unplanned perks of my blog is that nice business owners send me products or samples from time to time to try out. I get lots of offers for products and I definitely pick and choose which ones I accept. If it doesn’t align with what I believe or am about – then I…

  • Win An Autographed One Direction: Looks Make Up Collection

    A few weeks ago, I took HB to her first concert – One Direction at Nationals Stadium. It was just as you would imagine it would be — lots of young girls, screaming, crying, singing along in their 1D schwag. There were a ton of Moms bopping along and Dads sitting in their seats wondering…

  • Women’s Running Magazine: National Running Day 2014

    Did you know that today – June 4th is National Running Day? To celebrate this momentous occasion, Women’s Running magazine asked for help to get the word out about a special subscription offer to their magazine for today only — Women’s Running is the world’s largest women-specific running magazine. Women’s Running covers all aspects of the running lifestyle, from active…