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.

  • Alternative Chips Worth A Try

    Your daily diet is rock solid.  You eat fresh fruits, steamed and sauteed vegetables, lean protein sources, drink lots of water, and your fitness regimen is on point.  However, occasionally, the desire for a crunchy chip slams you hard. Here’s an option!  I cannot remember where I purchased them from, but I checked online and…

  • A Burger That Works For Me

    Hi!  Yes.  I’m still here. Life is keeping me busy.  While my heart tells me that my blog is neglected, my mind tells me that grad is more important. Anyways, look what I found!! Why didn’t someone tell me about these??  I know all about the “other” Bubba burger, but I stumbled on these in Shoprite.…

  • In our busy lives, we often race from one activity to another. I too am guilty of that; however, I make it a habit on my work days to get up early- before sunrise, before anyone is up in my home.  When the house is quite, I have the pleasure of  enjoying the amazing sounds…

  • Happy 28th Anniversary to Us!

    Every love story is beautiful, but ours is my favorite! -Unknown Twenty-eight years ago, June 4, 1988 at 3:10 p.m. I walked down the aisle of Second Baptist Church in Atlantic City, New Jersey to exchange wedding vows with hubby. I didn’t have a clue about the amount of patience, love, sacrifice, commitment, and dedication needed…

  • Why I Stopped Eating Poultry: It’s Not What You Think

      One insignificant decision, good or bad, can alter the course of one’s life forever. The changes occur like a domino effect. One domino tilts forward causing a forward motion and for as long at another lie ahead, the movement is continuous.  The “domino effect” is a great metaphor for how we choose to live.…

  • Adjust Or Go A Bust

    “Remain flexible and teachable so that you can make necessary adjustments in life.” ― Mz Liz Adjust  [uh–juhst] to change (something) so that it fits, corresponds, or conforms; adapt; accommodate to put in good working order; regulate; bring to a proper state or position   Today marks the end of my third week of grad school.…