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: 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.

  • Monday’s WOD

    WU (warm up):   Run 400 – High Knees, Spider man’s, Knees to Chest Mobility: 8 Mins WOD: Back Squat: OTM1: 80% 5 Reps OTM2: 80% 5 Reps OTM3: 80% AMRAP 2 Min Rest OTM For 15 Minutes Do 2 Cleans + 1 Jerk 8 Min AMRAP of 8 Thrusters @ (95/65) 8 Burpees over Bar…

  • Thursday’s WOD

    This was my 9:30 am working out this morning: WOD (Workout of the Day) Warm Up:         Coaches Choice Mobility:            8 Minutes SWOD:               Back Squat 77% 5 Reps For 5 Min EMOM (Every Minute on the Minute)  2 Min Rest  1 Snatch Grip DL + 1 Power…

  • 8-Ball Mouth Watering Squash

    During the summer, I don’t usually spend much time planning dinner.  About an hour or so before 5 in the afternoon, I peek in the fridge to see what is grillable. My only plan is to light up the grill and avoid the stove and the oven. Today after perusing through Pinterest and looking over…

  • A New Take on Cucumbers

    Doesn’t the image above look refreshing? Even more than refreshing it was surprisingly delightful! “It” being an ice-cold cup of fresh cucumber water. Yesterday while my son received loc maintenance at KinHairitage Salon and Spa, I was offered a refreshing glass of cucumber water. Fresh lemon water is my fetish and has been for many…

  • Two Hours Delayed

    The loud and invasive grinding sound of  organic Arabica coffee beans begins  at 4:40 a.m.  Oh how I wish I could smell the coffee from the comfort of my bed; the aroma would make getting up more pleasant.  Less than five minutes later, the dark bedroom is illuminated by the strobe like light flickering from…

  • In The Mood to Cook….

    Today is Saturday and my day off.  Rarely do I cook on Saturdays, but for some reason this afternoon, I felt like putting my apron on and stepping into the kitchen.  What’s taken ahold of me?  Oh my!  I have no idea! I did my standard grocery shopping, with only one new item on the…