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
Category: Family Living
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I like to challenge myself. I like to learn – so I like to try new things and try to keep growing. -David Schwimmer I loooooove to try new things; it’s scary and fun! If you are on a journey to live healthier, whether it is to eat better foods, get into better physical condition,…
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When I woke up this morning, it took me a bit more time than usual to get into the swing of things. Why? Because yesterday, I was determined to get weight training AND cardio in. I walked on the gym floor at 9:50 a.m. and did back. If I remember correctly, I did: Pull up…
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Disclaimer… I’m no expert and don’t claim to be one. As a blogger, with one competition under my belt, I’m getting lots of questions about how to get started. When I decided to compete in my first figure competition (FC), I had no idea of how many people would be inspired my journey. Every day…
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Fitness should not be boring and mundane. Staying in shape is about having fun and finding creative ways to workout. By now, everyone should know to take the stairs instead of elevators or escalators, but it goes further than that. Hubby worked today so it was only me and B’Dazzle. After an hour of football…
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It’s official, I’m in summer mode! All the winter snows days made for a late start to my summer. The patio is only half decorated with flowers, but at this point, I’m saying to heck with the flowers and am going to enjoy my yard as it is. It’s July 28th and today is my first…
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Marital Lesson #2 I learned that no matter how “I preferred” he do things, hubby is entitled and will do things the way he chooses to. Being brutally honest with yourself about your good, your bad, and your ugly personality traits will promote inner growth and will help to foster healthier relationships. Umpteen years ago, I was unaware…