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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Two days post competition turned out to be a perfect and my last day of “cheating.” Lol! A personal day off from work gave me time to enjoy a spa day. I took my son to school and immediately drove to the spa for a day of pampering with a girlfriend. The Hot Rock Massage…
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There is something magical about the many “firsts” that we experience in life, which cannot be duplicated. The jubilation a mother experiences after hearing the first cry of her newborn, the jittery feeling of starting a new job, the joy of buying the first car or home, your child’s graduation from kindergarten or college, or in…
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It’s only Tuesday and I ran out of chicken! Darn! This is not cool on a weekday. Clearly I underestimated and miscalculated my intake of protein for this final week. Math lesson learned. :0) Was up at 4:30 a.m. this morning. It is now just past 9 o’clock at night. About 12 pounds of boneless,…
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“You hit home runs not by chance, but by preparation.” – Roger Maris Major league outfielder Four days remain and I am going strong!! My meals for today? Same as yesterday. Lol! It’s a mental thing right now. I LOVE chicken! The kale and collard blend really is a treat. 😜 Yesterday after work,…
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Five days! “Leaning Out” is in full effect. Bye-bye shakes, eggs, and starchy carbs (oats, rice, sweet potatoes)! Hello chicken, kale and collard greens Lol! This morning’s breakfast! Unusual but delicious and filling. Have a fabulous day! 😄
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You will truly never really know what you’re capable of until you give it a try. We often limit ourselves by thinking of endless excuses why we can’t do something. Two years ago, I did not believe that I could carve out enough time in my busy day to successfully train to compete, but…
Health & Wellness by Lexa's Journal 