Live Fit and Sore

A Father’s Day reflection

A man’s worth is measured by how he parents his children. What he gives them, what he keeps away from them, the lessons he teaches and the lessons he allows them to learn on their own. ~Lisa Rogers I wanted to reflect for a min about father’s day and how that day has become more…

June 21, 2010
Here’s to Improvement

I have said this before – getting up can be tough and this morning was no exception. That alarm went off and my brain searched for a reason to turn it off and roll over, but it couldn’t find any excuse good enough – it is so automatic now, I can’t even find a good…

June 21, 2010
Tears for a Good Father

Tears for a Good Father | Parade.com. As the old proverb says, “When a father gives to his son, they both laugh. When a son gives to his father, they both cry.” Happy Father’s Day, everyone.

June 20, 2010
Cancer in America

Lance Armstrong ‘I’m Here As Long As I Need To Be Here’ | Parade.com. His advice to survivors Surround yourself with positive people. People can be “pumps” or “drains,” he says, and in the wake of cancer, “there’s only room for those who can pump you up. It doesn’t help to be around anyone who…

June 20, 2010
HAPPY FATHER’s DAY!!

Yesterday was a crazy day. For a good part of it, we had no internet connection. The entire community was down apparently. It made me think – what did we all do before we had it? My kids were upset, I was getting ansy – crazy! After the graduation stuff on Friday – we took…

June 20, 2010
Today is a great day

Today is one of those days that you sit down and shake your head because you can not believe how fast time has flown. My little baby – Baby Nate – is finishing kindergarten. He will be leaving the haven of the AOL Childcare Center private Kindergarten and in the fall will head to public…

June 18, 2010
Inspiring Quote

The problem with not havin a goal is.. u can spend ur entire life runnin up & down the field & NEVER SCORE! -Rev Run

June 17, 2010
One doozy of a workout!

I loved today’s workout although it was a really tough one. Combine the heat and the workout = one doozy of a morning workout! Warmup x 2 high knees forward lunges heel to butt springs Core x 2 hip missions core twists up and down – (legs and shoulders up and you twist, twist, twist…

June 17, 2010
The Burpee Workout: Get Fit Fast With This Simple Exercise

The Burpee Workout: Get Fit Fast With This Simple Exercise | The Art of Manliness. I noticed that this info/web site is geared towards men, but women can get benefits from burpees too. I especially liked reading the part about how burpees are portable and if you are in prison – you can do them…

June 16, 2010
I am the burpee queen

You would think that burpees wouldn’t be as hard as they are. Why are they so hard – can someone tell me that? My friend, Ms Connie called me the burpee queen today, which surprised me because I was cursing with each burpee broad jump I did. WOD: warmup: 2 min jump ropes core x2…

June 16, 2010