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.

  • Small Things Matter Too!

    Hubbie and I were on the road for most of today and arrived home just in time to take B’Dazzle to football practice. While I did not make it to the gym today, I am super excited and happy about my post workout vibes (soreness) from Monday and Tuesday! Ha! Ha! Who is happy about…

  • I woke up this morning feeling happy and a little topsy-turvy.  Happy because I woke up to the sounds of birds, sunshine and looking forward to another blessed day. Topsy-turvy because, in the next two days, I need to make an important decision. My gut instinct, my heart, and my mind are all at conflict, which made…

  • How To Stay Fit And Motivated

    A great way to stay fit, have fun, and to meet new people is to take part in local sporting events.  I find events by talking to other fitness fanatics and from one of my favorite sites, Active. Yesterday, I participated in Atlantic City’s first ever, Insane Inflatable 5K. Inflatable what?  I know!  Lol!!   I…

  • The Simple Pleasures in Life

    This morning I traded the gym for annual blood work. Yuck!  I would have much preferred the workout.  However, healthy living is more than physical fitness and nutrition.  HL also means yearly doctor visits. While struggling with the daily balancing act of family life, often put our health on the back-burner… that is until a…

  • Looking at this picture, it is obvious that my plant is thirsty and dehydrated. Inwardly, the body responds the same way. While I chug close to a gallon of water every day, I’m not always so kind to my plants. It’s a good thing that I own plants that are hard to kill.  You know,…

  • Photo credit: Pinterest Levo.com Happy Friday!