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: Healthy Eating
Eating healthy doesn’t mean that we must force ourselves to eat flavorless food. Yes! I enjoy good food, but I am also mindful of the nutritional value of the foods that I eat. Not to be preachy, but what we eat has a direct impact on our overall health and well-being. Here, I’ll share some of my favorite foods– some I cook, others I buy.
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Enter any grocery store, Walmart, Target or any place that sells food and we are reminded to eat healthier foods and to take better care of us. For many people, that’s a tall order because they don’t know how to or what to eat because they are confused. Inviting and colorful food labels frequently mislead…
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Happy Friday! I woke up at 6:30 a.m. yesterday with firm plans to do legs in the morning. Hubby had different plans. He wanted to take me to breakfast. Dilemma! This is a perfect example of the silly balancing act that many moms deal with. My heart spits the decision 50/50. My brain says, “Girrrrl,…
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I woke up this morning feeling happy and a little topsy-turvy. Happy because I woke up to the sounds of birds, sunshine and looking forward to another blessed day. Topsy-turvy because, in the next two days, I need to make an important decision. My gut instinct, my heart, and my mind are all at conflict, which made…
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This morning I traded the gym for annual blood work. Yuck! I would have much preferred the workout. However, healthy living is more than physical fitness and nutrition. HL also means yearly doctor visits. While struggling with the daily balancing act of family life, often put our health on the back-burner… that is until a…
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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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