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Stephanie Hoaglund

Live Fit and Sore - Follow my musings, esp about health & fitness.
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The Spice of Life

If you are one of the many out there choosing to eat healthier, you will quickly realize how valuable herbs and spices will become in your culinary toolbox.

Be Your Own Bodyguard

I'm sharing some of the takeaways from the Tony Blauer Be Your Own Bodyguard self defense training seminar I attended this past weekend in Alexandria, VA.

Life is Short

Be open to change -- See where life takes you, enjoy the moments, and if you have to -- live moment by moment, day to day.

October is National Bullying Prevention Month

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. Take time out during the month to talk to your kids about the damage bullying can do.

Health

Giveaway: Take the Pledge to Support Young Athletes

Take the pledge to support Young Athletes and be entered to win a soccer ball autographed by Brandi Chastain!

It's the Life in Your Years...

Why do I workout so hard? It boggles my mind that people don’t get that it’s not about training for a race or marathon - it's about lifelong fitness.

Should we all be Tiger Moms?

Parenting: Not all kids grow up to be virtuosos, world leaders, or renowned scientists. Is it because of your parenting style?

Living

Nothing Like a "State-cation" to Remind You to Be Thankful

It's easy to lose sight of the reality of life for many people around us. Times are tough for many families across the country, and we all need to be thankful for all we have.

Finding your "CrossFit"

Find your “CrossFit” - finding your passion, something that shocks your core into realizing that neglecting yourself is doing no one any favors.

Being Fun Mommy

Sometimes we all get so wrapped up in the chaos of parenting, that we forget that sometimes we have to just drop everything in the name of fun.

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