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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.
About Lexa

About Lexa

Posing before the 2012 Philadelphia Broad Street Run
An Eternal optimist, always sporting a smile; must have’s… intense workouts; preferably the gym, CrossFit or running, reading, writing, and enjoying great times with family and close friends.

Wife of 29 years and mother of two children.  As a friend and former employer would always say, “I am CEO of  Tanya Inc.”  No, I don’t own a company per se; however, I am in charge of myself and my destiny.  Loyal, encouraging, unconventional, risk taker, atypical, who sails against the winds…  Thrilled at being me and taking on life’s adventures.

Being kissed by a dolphin in Mexico (2010). This was the BEST experience ever! Yes, I was TERRIFIED!
Here I am being kissed by a dolphin in Mexico (2010) on a family vacation. This was the BEST experience ever! Yes, I was TERRIFIED!
I manage a household; raise my kids, keep up a career and strive to keep my marriage intact; all of which requires work.  Add my 84 -year-old mother to the mix (she lives with us), and it makes life quite interesting.  I blog about my daily life, health, wellness, fitness, and challenges for several reasons:

  1. I am an extrovert. I have to talk about my feelings and get things off of my chest… blogging is a constructive way to do this.  Writing also helps me to reflect, sort through, and seek meaning in some of the madness in the world.
  2. To share my experiences with others.  It helps to know that others face my challenges and likewise.  I share what I learn with others and hope that others reciprocate.
  3. I’m a fitness and wellness fanatic and believe that my body is my temple.  Fitness and proper nutrition are essential to my life.  I write with the goal of sharing my knowledge and helping outhers to live healthier lifestyles.

Lexa is dedicated to my father, Axel who died my senior year of high school.  I think of him often, and I know that his spirit is with me.  I know that he is pleased with my progress.

15 responses to “About Lexa”

  1. Marpay Fitness Avatar
    Marpay Fitness

    Thank you for following our blog. We sincerely appreciate your support.

    -Marpay Fitness

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    1. lexa Avatar
      lexa

      My pleasure! I’m always seeking information to improve my fitness knowledge base and I like what I’ve read at Marpay Fitness.
      Keep it going. 🙂

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        Marpay Fitness

        🙂

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  2. Derick Madden Avatar
    Derick Madden

    Hi I have a question about your blog. Could you please email me when you get a chance? Thanks!

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    1. lexa Avatar
      lexa

      Sure. What is your email address?

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  3. sealeychars Avatar
    sealeychars

    Thanks for popping by my blog Tanya! I love what you say about being an extrovert and using the blog as a constructive way to nurture that gift. I say gift because I believe we were all made exactly the way we were supposed to be made. To handle all you do and juggle family and all of the above, you need your personality! Passive and 3 year old don’t go together, LOL. I have a 7 yr old son and he’s 4 kids rolled into the neat package of one. I was attracted to your blog because of your about page. We have a very similar life in terms of juggling many things at once and still trying to keep our lives authentic. Thanks again for stopping by my blog and I will be back to hang out on yours once all of my wifey and mummy duties are completed after today, Christmas Day 😉

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  4. Diane Brawley Avatar
    Diane Brawley

    Truly Inspirational Tanya!

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    1. lexa Avatar
      lexa

      Thank you! It’s a New Year! Let’s raise the bar!

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  5. omonaij Avatar
    omonaij

    You’re truly inspiring. I adore the part about your father, may his soul rest in peace. Keep doing you and juggling it all and sharing your journey with us all. I’ll be tuning in.

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    1. lexa Avatar
      lexa

      Thank you Omonaij! It is so nice of you to stop by! Of course I look forward to your Sunday posts and leaning much from you!

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  6. Aundre L. Byrd Avatar
    Aundre L. Byrd

    Lexa, It is because of your inspiring conversation with me that I have finally begun my long awaited journey!

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    1. Lexa Avatar
      Lexa

      Aundre, Congrats on starting your “long awaited journey!” I’m excited for you. Please update me on your progress. Meanwhile, if there is anything that I can do to help you, contact me. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by Lexa’s Journal.

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  7. Hillary Cianci Avatar
    Hillary Cianci

    Tanya you are truly an inspiration I’m glad I got to meet you I think your a strong beautiful women your words are forever 😍 You are what we call amazing your energy will spread around the word keep up the good words and work it will always follow you because I think your amazing Thanks for the energy

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    1. Lexa Avatar
      Lexa

      Hi Hillary! First of all, thank you for stopping by and for your kind words. The energy comes from within and is from a good place. I’d like to believe that positive energy is contagious—I’m putting it out there and hope is spreads like the flu! 😘 keep in touch.

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  8. Hillary Cianci Avatar
    Hillary Cianci

    I meant to say your energy will spread around the whole entire world

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