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.

Author: Lexa

  • >Farewell alarm clock

    > So I made it through another intriguing school year.  Today is my last day of the 2010-2011 school year and my summer will officially begin. The summer means I can sleep past 5:00 a.m.   Wake up without an alarm clock or the sound of the coffee pot grinding.  Iced coffee!   Running, reading,…

  • >My confession

    > For the past month, I’ve been terribly unproductive at blogging and my writing in general.  I figured out why! These darn coupons!  How on earth could that be?  The first time I saw the show Extreme Couponing I thought “great, those women are getting some great deals, but the average mom doesn’t have time…

  • >Give special recognition to graduating moms

    > This week a long-time and close friend graduated from junior college and received her Associates degree with honors.   While this may seem like a small achievement to some, I am here to tell you that her success involved endless sacrifices.  I am extremely proud of her and overjoyed for her success!  She’s a single mother…

  • >Today’s idea of balance

    > bal·ance*–noun 1. a state of equilibrium or equipoise; equal distribution ofweight, amount, etc. 2. something used to produce equilibrium; counterpoise. 3. mental steadiness or emotional stability; habit of calmbehavior, judgment, etc. At this moment, per me, I should be washing the dishes, cleaning up the kitchen, and filling my coffee pot with coffee beans for tomorrow morning’s early rise Hubby has taken our son to an activity.  This is my hour or so of mommy me time.  Yeah right!  Me time!   Lol! …

  • >A well understood wake-up call

    > “Every death is a wake-up call to live life more fully”                                                                         – Oprah Winfrey Wise and thought provoking.  The rapid and…

  • >What was the unhealthiest meal that you’ve ever eaten?

    >Amazed!   At what?  My response to the latest writing prompt.   http://dailypost.wordpress.com/2011/04/29/describe-unhealthy-meal/ “What was the unhealthiest meal you’ve ever eaten?” Growing up my mother fed me hearty and well balanced meals.  Fruits and vegetables were plentiful.  Every summer we gardened and harvested a beautifully large crop of corn, okra, green peppers, hot peppers, tomatoes, cabbage, and collards.  I…