Health & Wellness by Lexa's Journal

My mission in life is to not merely survive, but to thrive: and do so with passion, compassion, humor, and style. – Maya Angelou

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An eternal optimist, always wearing a smile. Must haves: sunshine, fitness (jogging, weight training, & CrossFit), reading, good food, writing, music, and fun with family and friends.

Tag: aging

  • …Moving Mom To Georgia

    …Moving Mom To Georgia

    Man I have to tell you guys, today is the mother of all days!!  It’s monumental!  For real!   As I write this post, I’m ridding in the front seat of a rental with two very special passengers in the back seat. My mother.   My aunt Miriam.   What makes this day super duper…

  • Genetics Or Lifestyle

    Genetics Or Lifestyle

    I think folks’ perception of what post 40 should look and feel like is wrong. If I earned a dollar for every time someone asserts my physique to genetics (and they don’t even know my parents), I might not have to get my tail up at 4:15 every morning. While I cannot deny that me and…

  • Food And Fitness

    Every year that I inch a little closer to the big 50, I realize my body is in a constant state of change.  My nutrition, skin care, hair care, and sleep needs change.  If I want to maintain status quo, (high energy levels to dance all night, great moods to handle life’s curve balls, beautiful glowing skin,…

  • “It’s Not the Age, it’s What You Do With the Age.”

    “It’s not the age, it’s what you do with the age.” “When you get my age, you’ll see! Getting old is a real bitch!”  These harsh words are mom’s, not mine. They are mother’s daily reminder to me that when I get old (whatever age that is), my life will come to a screeching halt.…