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 Living

Quality of life matters to me. I do what I can to maintain a happy and healthy lifestyle.

  • 10 Things To Try Instead of Making A New Year’s Resolution

    The scale says I weigh 151.1 pounds. So what! I have weighed less but looked worse. Lol! At 49 1/2, I’m fit, healthy, and am in the best shape of my life. 🙂 Women are obsessed with their weight. Each day thousands of women choose to skip meals, pop diet pills, or start some fad…

  • The Morning After

    Exhale… Happy Friday! It is the day after and the hype of the Christmas holiday is over. I’m chillin big time this morning and I am also feeling unusually sluggish. Ugh!  Yesterday I indulged in crap that I don’t normally eat (mac & cheese, apple pie, and cookies) and… I sipped on two drinks (vodka…

  • Saturday’s Grind: Motivation

    It is five days before Christmas and my top priority today is getting my workout in. The past week has been hectic… hence… no posts. Since time does not permit a visit to the gym, my home gym is my companion this morning. Staying fit isn’t about a gym membership or fancy equipment; it’s all…

  • Model Your Truth

    Good Morning! The sun is shining so bright this Saturday morning! Yay, I can seriously appreciate it after a week of cloudy and rainy and snowy days. ..am whippin out the shades! 🙂 Remember the Pointer Sisters? I am so excited…. and I just can’t hide it!! Why? Cuz I’m headed to the gym. Lol!!…

  • My handsome son B’Dazzle is 12 years-old. The recent killings of several young black men has been a frightening wake-up call. My son too can become a victim of driving whilst black, walking whilst black, being in the wrong place at the wrong time, whilst black, being educated, articulate, and confident….whilst black, but be wrongfully…

  • A Fast Eat Clean Dish!

    So it’s Friday late afternoon, early evening. In an hour I am meeting friends to paint and sip wine. Sounds like fun right? I can’t wait! I’m due for meal number 5 of the day and don’t have much in the fridge because I haven’t done my shopping yet. I bought a pack of chicken…