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
Tag: food
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The recent purchase of a gorgeous fern got me to thinking about the environmental wellness in my home. Environmental wellness (EW) supports and promotes healthy living. It is the quality of the habitat at home, school, the community, and pretty much every space you encounter. The way you interact with nature and the personal environment can…
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“Something wonderful begins to happen with the simple realization that life, like an automobile, is driven from the inside out, not the other way around. As you focus more on becoming more peaceful with where you are, rather than focusing on where you would rather be, you begin to find peace right now, in the…
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Today, between 3 O’clock this afternoon and 5 p.m., I danced around to my favorite tunes. While dancing, I took to the kitchen and cooked two meals. One for my family (hubby, our 14-year-old son, and G’mom Dynamite) and one for me. The purpose of this post is to demonstrate that cooking doesn’t have to…
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Earlier today on my Instagram page, I shared a picture of a product label. I tell everyone to read the label on everything you consume. My mom enjoy’s grapes and she eats a lot of them. The purpose of this update isn’t to throw any particular company under a bus. Instead, my intentions are to…
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After leaving the gym one morning, I stopped by Shoprite my local grocery store to pick up a few items. After paying for my groceries, I am about to walk out the door when an elderly man stopped me. As he approached me, he held a box of crackers in his hand. Pointing his…
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Late December 2014, I received a random and unexpected text from a friend. My friend was taking on a self-imposed 30 day challenge. His decision inspired a few others in our circle of friends to do the same. The challenge was to merely live healthier for 30 days. The goal was to avoid alcohol for…
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