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.

  • I must not fear. Fear is the mind-killer. Fear is the little-death that brings total obliteration. I will face my fear. I will permit it to pass over me and through me.  And when it has gone past I will turn the inner eye to see its path. Where the fear has gone there will…

  • One important key to success is self-confidence.  An important key to self-confidence is preparation. If it had not been for the wind in my face, I wouldn’t be able to fly at all. -Arthur Ashe Three to four inches heels have never inhibited my ability to confidently strut my long lean legs across a room…. that…

  • Strong winds, isolated flooding, a coating of snow, and a little sleet did not prevent my school district from closing, but I’m home anyway, because B’Dazzle’s school is closed. So what’s my plan for the day?  Remain inside and work through my list. Check list: Sleep late Done! B’Dazzle’s Snow Folder – Will explain.. Done! Burn…

  • Warm Up:  3 RDS of 50 DU’s (Double Under’s)/100 Singles 10 Push Ups 15 Sit Ups Mobility:  7 MIN SWOD:  10 MIN EMOM 5-10 Pull UPS + 10 Air Squats WOD:    10 RDS Row 40 SEC     *10 SEC Transition Hollow Rocks/Sit Ups 40 SEC These days, any day that I can do…

  • About 45 minutes ago, I completed a shoulder workout. I pushed myself at the gym, but the nudging hasn’t stopped. How’s that? Post workout eating is just as important as the weight training. I am not hungry! But I still have to choke these oats and eggs down. Ugh! Some days, eating is more demanding…

  • Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.”— Mahatma Ghadni Wednesday was Back Day.  “How is your back?” “..back feels great!” “Ugh!  You’re impossible!” “Lol!” Two days post workout, my back muscles should have felt a little sore, but they didn’t.  I keep asking, “What is WRONG with me?”   During…