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.

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  • This Is Why I Love Road Side Markets

    What we put into our bodies is equally as important as our fitness routine. What I love most about Jersey is fresh produce. The summer is the perfect time of year to load up on fresh home grown South Jersey produce. Yesterday I picked up these beauties at a road size market.

  • In The Mood to Cook….

    Today is Saturday and my day off.  Rarely do I cook on Saturdays, but for some reason this afternoon, I felt like putting my apron on and stepping into the kitchen.  What’s taken ahold of me?  Oh my!  I have no idea! I did my standard grocery shopping, with only one new item on the…

  • Saturday kitchen marathons

    This was my third consecutive kitchen marathon Saturday. I nicked named it that because, with the exception of attending my son’s Pee Wee football games Saturday afternoons, I’m in the kitchen cooking dinner all day Saturday for the upcoming week. Saturday I cooked black beans with smoked turkey in the crock pot. The beans soaked Friday…