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: Inspiration

  • Marital Lesson #2 I learned that no matter how “I preferred” he do things, hubby is entitled and will do things the way he chooses to. Being brutally honest with yourself about your good, your bad, and your ugly personality traits will promote inner growth and will help to foster healthier relationships. Umpteen years ago, I was unaware…

  • Friday’s WOD “Wittman” 7 rounds 15 kb swing 53/35 15 power clean 95/65 15 box jump 24/20 Rest 5 min SWOD/buyout Work up to 3rm for front squat then take 50% of that number and do an unbroken amrap (as many reps as Possible) The first thing I do when I walk in the door is…

  • Last week we celebrated our 26th wedding anniversary. Considering how young we were when we married, it is an amazing milestone. A follower of this blog suggested I expand on the lessons learned.  So in addition to my regular posts, I will further elaborate on each lesson. The goal is not to exploit our personal…

  • This is a revised post from last year.  A follower suggested that I expand on each lesson, so throughout the month of June, I will elaborate. Twenty-six years ago, June 4, 1988, 3:10 p.m. I walked down the aisle of Second Baptist Church In Atlantic City, New Jersey to exchange wedding vows with hubby. Not…

  • Row 1000 M 40 Back Squats (135/115) (95/75) 30 Pull Ups 20 T2B (Toes to bar) Rest 4 Mins Buy Out Prowler push (Modified due to class size) 25 pounds on sled 20 yard shuttle (10 up/10 back) Rest as needed between each shuttle. OMG!!  I actually did T2B (toes to bar) today!!  I was…

  •   1. If you want something bad enough, you won’t make excuses. Instead you will   make the sacrifices & commit to go after it.” It is one thing to set a goal and to say that you are going to do something. But it’s a totally different ball game to take action and to…