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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Your daily diet is rock solid. You eat fresh fruits, steamed and sauteed vegetables, lean protein sources, drink lots of water, and your fitness regimen is on point. However, occasionally, the desire for a crunchy chip slams you hard. Here’s an option! I cannot remember where I purchased them from, but I checked online and…
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Hi! Yes. I’m still here. Life is keeping me busy. While my heart tells me that my blog is neglected, my mind tells me that grad is more important. Anyways, look what I found!! Why didn’t someone tell me about these?? I know all about the “other” Bubba burger, but I stumbled on these in Shoprite.…
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One insignificant decision, good or bad, can alter the course of one’s life forever. The changes occur like a domino effect. One domino tilts forward causing a forward motion and for as long at another lie ahead, the movement is continuous. The “domino effect” is a great metaphor for how we choose to live.…
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“Remain flexible and teachable so that you can make necessary adjustments in life.” ― Mz Liz Adjust [uh–juhst] to change (something) so that it fits, corresponds, or conforms; adapt; accommodate to put in good working order; regulate; bring to a proper state or position Today marks the end of my third week of grad school.…
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“The only time you fail is when you fall down and stay down.” ― Stephen Richards, Have you ever caught yourself about to do something that you knew was wrong? If you are not careful, monotony can lead you to go astray- completely off course from your goal. After leaving the gym last night; I needed…
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We cannot seek achievement for ourselves and forget about progress and prosperity for our community…Our ambitions must be broad enough to include the aspirations and needs of others, for their sakes and for our own. — Cesar Chavez Sunday I hosted the first of a year long series of Sharing is Caring Wellness Workshops. The topic,…
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