Live Fit and Sore

Are You Overtraining?

Last week, someone asked me how do I stay motivated. They had just finished a marathon – they felt wiped out and have been losing inspiration and steam to get their butts in gear and get a workout in and wanted my advice. The advice I gave them? Take a break. That feeling they were experiencing…

November 14, 2013
Happy World Kindness Day!

The reality of being told I wasn’t wanted is starting to set in. After seven years of caring – probably too deeply – about my job, they didn’t want me anymore. It’s funny what we focus on isn’t it? When I stop and think about the past seven years, it was clear that I had…

November 13, 2013
BAKED CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE

I’m going to make this casserole for an upcoming CrossFit potluck: BAKED CAULIFLOWER CASSEROLE from Paleo Porn

November 12, 2013
Paleo Baked Chicken Thighs

Made this for dinner –it was a winner with the kids – I used this recipe Baked Chicken Thighs as the base, but did a bit different mix with the spices. The skin came out so crispy and yummy. Definitely will make this again – easy and good.

November 12, 2013
Down In the Dumps

I’m having one of those days — down in the dumps. I went and worked out during a later class, thinking it may help boost my mood. It did for a brief amount of time, but only brief. Recommended Reading Think Food Doesn’t Affect Behavior? You’ve Got to Read This. The Super List Of…

November 12, 2013
Trail Race: We Were All In It Together

Yesterday, I ran the 10K Trail Race from Hell aka the Loudoun 10K Trail Run in Middleburg VA. It was probably one of the hardest races I have personally ever done mostly due to the huge hill at the start and the finish of the race. The race benefits the Boulder Crest Retreat for Wounded Warriors and it was a worthy…

November 11, 2013
Veteran’s: Day 2013: Thank You

Veteran’s Day 2013 Thank you to all those that served and are serving our country — It is quite a sacrifice to dedicate your life to protecting our freedoms and I appreciate it every single day.

November 11, 2013
Fourth Grade Field Trip to Jamestown

Today I accompanied Nate and his fourth grade class to Jamestown, VA for his school field trip. It’s not the top thing on my list to do but I could tell how much he wanted me to do it. And other than the constant noise from the kids on the bus, I had a great…

November 8, 2013
Kindness Reverberates

Here’s another act of kindness to share. I like this one because it’s a great example of just a small gesture or act can reverberate larger than you can imagine. Sleeping Stranger Subway Picture On Q Train Defines Empathy And Is A Lesson In Being Good Just being kind to another human who probably will…

November 7, 2013
Don’t Settle For Less

Someone asked me if I was still going to get up super early to workout while I am searching for a job –it’s not like I have to and there are later CrossFit classes. The answer is Yes, I am. I think sticking to some sort of normalcy while I am looking for my next…

November 6, 2013