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: comfort zone

  • On Finding Confidence

    One important key to success is self-confidence.  An important key to self-confidence is preparation. If it had not been for the wind in my face, I wouldn’t be able to fly at all. -Arthur Ashe Three to four inches heels have never inhibited my ability to confidently strut my long lean legs across a room…. that…

  • Allow the energy to emerge from within you

    Yogurt. Shrimp. Lobster. Salmon. Asparagus. Kidney beans. Broccoli rabe. Soy milk. Skim milk. Oatmeal without milk or sugar. Brussels sprouts. Sea bass. Pomegranate. Garbanzo beans.  Tomato juice, and a few other items. These foods have at least one thing in common. And that is, before the age 30 or 35, I didn’t eat any of them. As I was fixing one…