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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When the mood strikes me to cook, get out of my kitchen! Occasionally I get tired of eating the same food and have the time to try something new. Sunday was the case. I cooked roasted peppers, quinoa stuffed peppers, brussels sprouts, broccoli, sea scallops, a small piece of salmon, baked drum sticks (for my…
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“Persistence. Perfection. Patience. Power. Prioritize your passion. It keeps you sane.” ― Criss Jami, Killosophy Since last week, I have been trying to sort through and compose all of my fragmented thoughts into a coherent blog post. I’m not sure that I’m quite there yet, but here’s a try. To transform or to convert is to change Once you…
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It’s 8 O’clock in the morning. I’m sitting in my bedroom with my feet propped up, wolffin down four rice cakes and two ounces of chicken. Hahahah! Welcome to the world of Figure Competition. Later today I will have my turn to sashay across the stage and show off the results of months of consistent…
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I share pictures and recipes of healthy meals here, on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and a few other sites. What y’all don’t see is the daily mental tug-of-war and the inner turmoil that I grapple with. Ugh! Oh Lord, the guilt of feeding my family unhealthy and processed foods. I hate it! The other day I brought a…
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Late December 2014, I received a random and unexpected text from a friend. My friend was taking on a self-imposed 30 day challenge. His decision inspired a few others in our circle of friends to do the same. The challenge was to merely live healthier for 30 days. The goal was to avoid alcohol for…
Health & Wellness by Lexa's Journal 