Live Fit and Sore

Baby, It’s Cold Outside in the DMV Area

I know there are a ton of people out there that live in cold weather and it’s just another day to them. However, in the Northern VA/DC metro area –this is not normal weather. It’s minus degrees with the wind today and holy crap – it’s cold. And for the third day in a row,…

January 7, 2014
Renew, Refresh, Restart

I am still on cloud nine thinking about my newest niece, Simone Leigh, who arrived in the world on Thursday January 2 -weighing in at 8lbs 4oz and 21 inches long. There is something about a new baby to renew your spirit. I woke up this morning feeling great – I remembered to take…

January 6, 2014
A New Family Member

No name yet for my beautiful niece born Jan 2 — who looks like my brother and sister when they were babies. I am so overjoyed and filled with happiness seeing her and I can’t wait to meet her.

January 4, 2014
You Have to Make It Happen

It was an unexpected snow day today! The kids were excited and if i am being honest – it was kinda nice to be able to have a lazy day. I need to get focused now –the holidays are over. It’s time to get serious about what i am putting in my body, get back…

January 3, 2014
Focus on The Process Not The Goal

Second day of the new year – My kids head back to school for two days, life resumes the routine. I’ve been thinking about what I want to work on this year. I dont like to set goals per se – I’ve never been big on setting Resolutions. As I have found out, life throws…

January 2, 2014
Happy New Year 2014

Nothing like doing a 5K on New Year’s Day — Rehau Resolutions 5K. It was a tough one for me.. did about a 10 minute mile. My running needs major work– and I mean major work. Happy New Year – May it be your best year yet!

January 1, 2014
Happy New Year: Make Mistakes All Year Long

I saw this quote this morning and it is perfect for the new year: “I hope that in this year to come, you make mistakes. Because if you are making mistakes, then you are making new things, trying new things, learning, living, pushing yourself, changing yourself, changing your world. You’re doing things you’ve never done…

December 31, 2013
Benefits of a Sauna for Athletes

The end of 2013 is almost here – boy what a year right? For me it was full of big changes – training at a new gym, getting laid off from a job I was ready to leave but couldn’t pull the trigger myself, working on my weaknesses and discovering lots of new things about…

December 30, 2013
Happiness Starts With You

We all have the power to decide how we see situations in our life – it’s a choice. Do we want to be Eeyore or do we want to be Tigger? Your decision, your choice…

December 28, 2013
6 Questions To Help you Focus For the New Year

Last night was spent with good friends celebrating Scotty’s birthday. We laughed a lot, some drank a lot and got home late – so I went to a later class this morning only to find out I was the only one that showed up. Coach Dan and me – Although I appreciate the attention, it’s…

December 27, 2013