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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After leaving the gym one morning, I stopped by Shoprite my local grocery store to pick up a few items. After paying for my groceries, I am about to walk out the door when an elderly man stopped me. As he approached me, he held a box of crackers in his hand. Pointing his…
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“You need to start posting ingredients and recipes along with your pics. I gotta start eating healthy.” Yesterday I posted a picture on my Facebook page of my lunch and it prompted the above comment. I cannot take credit for making this salad; however, there is a story behind the salad. Long story short– Thursday…
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Back in the day, I had gazillion minutes on my hands. I had plenty of time to drive to Vineland, NJ, where a plethora of farms were located and I picked fresh kale, cabbage, and collard greens. Local farmers welcomed pickers with open arms. I took pride in the fact that my veggies were locally…
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Two weeks ago was Stress Awareness Day. I had good intentions of posting but daily life took over and until today, the post remained a draft. Since mom says I sugar coat everything, I am just going to say it, stress is a real mother****** ! Former heavyweight boxing champ, Mike Tyson was known for delivering…
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Mom, can I make an omelet when we get home? The time is just around 3 O’clock Sunday afternoon. This kid loves eggs. Oh my goodness! To further persuade me, he goes on to say, There’s protein in the egg. I need my protein after my workout… LMAO!! How on earth can I say no…
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“I’ll have an order of hot wings, spicy please and a Coors Light.” At 25 years old, this was my standard dish after my aerobic class. With my workout partner sitting across the table from me, we laughed ridiculously about class, our uncoordinated moves, and how fine the instructor was. We were young, slim, and…
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