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.

  • Genuine Happiness

    As a kid, I felt free as bird swinging. Today I could not resist plopping my butt on a swing. Seriously, this made me happy!! 😄. Age ain’t nothin but a number! Live well and have fun doing it! #100HappyDaysChallenge #Day14

  • Enter any grocery store, Walmart, Target or any place that sells food and we are reminded to eat healthier foods and to take better care of us. For many people, that’s a tall order because they don’t know how to or what to eat because they are confused. Inviting and colorful food labels frequently mislead…

  • Awe man, it is beautiful in Atlantic City today! Determined to get some beach time with hubby and B’Dazzle, I hit the gym early and killed my biceps and triceps. The reward is that now I have lots of play time with my family. #100happydayschallenge Day #7 Next week this time I will be on…

  • “Are you going to be able to walk tomorrow?” I haven’t seen a back workout like that!!!” “Who me?” “Yeah!!” “Well Umm.. I’ve got a strong back….” Oh my gosh!! I am crackin up now. Lol!! Unbeknownst to me, this guy (well constructed I must say) was watching me workout. Following the principle of switching…

  • On Finding Peace

    Good Morning and Happy Sunday! Who doesn’t want peace in their life?  While perusing my emails and other socials, I came across this image.  I don’t have much to say, because the picture says it all. I will only say that, I’ve been there before.  There being a place where I felt terribly wronged by someone.  I…

  • Not Ashamed To Admit This

    Happy Friday! I woke up at 6:30 a.m. yesterday with firm plans to do legs in the morning. Hubby had different plans. He wanted to take me to breakfast.  Dilemma! This is a perfect example of the silly balancing act that many moms deal with.  My heart spits the decision 50/50.  My brain says, “Girrrrl,…