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
Author: Lexa
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“Raise the bar for yourself” – Oprah Winfrey How do you define quality for yourself? We can all pretty much define quality in terms of products and services, but what about quality on a more personal level. What does quality mean in your personal relationships? Quality as a mom, dad, husband, wife, etc.. Quality in the…
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I admit; I LOVE spinach! I will eat just about anything with spinach… steamed, fresh spinach, spinach balls, spinach stuffed in turkey, chicken, or anything else. I no longer eat the traditional spinach salad served with delicious fresh crisp bacon bits right off the griddle. But I will always recall the smell and remember the…
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For all the nay sayers and anti-whole wheat pasta folks who say it’s nasty, I disagree and challenge you to try this recipe. Haahaa! 1 16 oz. box of whole wheat pasta 1 red pepper 1 orange pepper (optional) 1 yellow pepper (optional) 3-5 fresh garlic cloves minced (depending on your love for garlic 2 medium size zucchini (quartered or diced) 6-12…
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“Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.” Maria Robinson When I returned home from the gym yesterday evening, there was a beautifully wrapped plate of delectable cookies on the kitchen counter. The previous day, I shared with my neighbors (an elderly widow and…
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“…A Psychologist told me that to change; I have to want to change. Well I don’t want to change, and I’m going to stay just the way I am!” Were the adamant words recently spoken by my mom. For seven years, I’ve lived with this mindset of hers and, although we’ve come to somewhat of…
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Don’t knock it until you try it! As I sit and compose this, I’m over indulging in tonight’s dessert! I’m eating a colorful, delicious, and delightful bowl of fruit. A blend of fresh strawberries, black seedless grapes, blue berries, and a side of unsalted cashew splits. Some of my colleagues, friends, and family will probably cringe…
Health & Wellness by Lexa's Journal 