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: Fitness
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Looking at this picture, it is obvious that my plant is thirsty and dehydrated. Inwardly, the body responds the same way. While I chug close to a gallon of water every day, I’m not always so kind to my plants. It’s a good thing that I own plants that are hard to kill. You know,…
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How do I look like you? I want my arms like yours? What do I have to do? These are just a few of the questions I am constantly asked. If you are starting a fitness program, especially one involving weight training, you need to get the scoop on the importance of protein intake. You…
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My kitchen was a mess but the food was well worth the time. I’ve said it before, Pinterest is one of my favorite sites to discover new recipes. Being a visual person, I’m attracted to the pretty images of food. I scroll through boards looking for pretty dishes. Today I made two new dishes and…
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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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Just when I think I have this balance thing down something else gets added (by me of course) to the mix! Lol! If you follow Lexa’s Journal, you know that in May I competed in my first, and what I thought would be my “only” figure competition. “One and done,” is what I said. Whelp!!!…
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After a good workout, what should you do? Eat! What should you eat you after a workout? Healthy food such as: A complex carb + lean protein = Fuel & nourishment One of my favorite summer post morning workout meals are steel cut oats with Jersey fresh blueberries. I cook my steel oats two…
Health & Wellness by Lexa's Journal 