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.

Category: Fitness

  • Project FitCom14 Is Officially Underway!

    To my surprise, a few years ago at a Halloween party, I was encouraged by two incredibly fabulous and inspiring women to compete in a figure competition.   Although fit, I was flattered, but never did I image myself competing on that level, let alone strolling across a stage in a itsy bitty bikini.  I also…

  • Friday’s WOD

    WOD:  “Helen” 3 Rds of Run 400m 11 pull ups 21 KBS Rest 2 mi SWOD: 5 Rds of: OTM 1: 3 strict pull ups (+ weight if needed) + 3 burpees OTM 2: 5 Strict Dips + 6 Box Jumps (24/20) My body knows when Friday arrives.  Immediately after work and about an hour before…

  • Halloween Gone Bad

    Seriously, “Halloween Gone Bad” was the name of today’s WOD… Warm Up Run 200M + 6 Turkish Get Ups (3L/3R) + 2 Strict T2B (Toes to Bar) or K2E (Knees to Elbows) Run 200M + 5 Pull-Ups + 10 Push Ups Run 200M + Practice DU’s (Double Unders) for 2 Min Mobility 6 Min WOD:…

  • The Right Order: Massage First, CrossFit Second

    WOD:  Heavy Fran 21-15 – 9 (15 Min Cap) Thrusters (135/95) Pull-ups Rest 3 Minutes 5 Rounds of OTM1: 3 Reps Back Squat (light/medium) OTM2: 20 DU’S or 10 Box Jumps (24/20) Two and a half hours before class, I enjoyed a relaxing full body massage. Lying on the massage table as the therapist stoked…

  • Friday’s WOD… Commitment

    WOD Row 300M 21 – 15 – 9  X 3 Box Jumps (24/20) Pull-ups Wall Balls (20/14) – 2 Min Rest – AMRAP (As many Reps As Possible) until WOD is done 20 Thrusters (75/55) 1 Rope Climb (4 ascents) 100 M Run Although today was my first WOD in CrossFit for this week, it was…

  • Worth the 9 Minutes And 48 Seconds!

    I am a sharer and just have to pass on good stuff that keeps me motivated and inspired. This is an easy post for you, which requires minimum reading.  All you need is an open mind, good listening skills, and nearly 10 minutes. Long story short, listen to Aimee Mullins. She is an athlete who knows…