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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1. If you want something bad enough, you won’t make excuses. Instead you will make the sacrifices & commit to go after it.” It is one thing to set a goal and to say that you are going to do something. But it’s a totally different ball game to take action and to…
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One week ago today, I was getting ready for my first figure competition. This morning I am playing the role of cheerleader on the sidelines at B’Dazzle’s track meet. Although the competition is over, my training routine is still in effect. Last night I packed meals to make sure that I don’t succumb to the…
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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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Time check: 8:12 a.m B’Dazzles track meet begins in about 15 minutes. Oh how I wanted to sleep in this morning, especially since today is a rest day. Yesterday I was beat up from a week of intense weight training. I woke up feeling sore and achey. My trainer thought it best that I take…
Health & Wellness by Lexa's Journal 