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

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An eternal optimist, always wearing a smile. Must haves: sunshine, fitness (jogging, weight training, & CrossFit), reading, good food, writing, music, and fun with family and friends.

Category: Inspiration

  • The Right Order: Massage First, CrossFit Second

    WOD:  Heavy Fran 21-15 – 9 (15 Min Cap) Thrusters (135/95) Pull-ups Rest 3 Minutes 5 Rounds of OTM1: 3 Reps Back Squat (light/medium) OTM2: 20 DU’S or 10 Box Jumps (24/20) Two and a half hours before class, I enjoyed a relaxing full body massage. Lying on the massage table as the therapist stoked…

  • “If you just remember to breathe and smile before you act, you’ll always make the right decision.” -Russell Simmons

  • Worth the 9 Minutes And 48 Seconds!

    I am a sharer and just have to pass on good stuff that keeps me motivated and inspired. This is an easy post for you, which requires minimum reading.  All you need is an open mind, good listening skills, and nearly 10 minutes. Long story short, listen to Aimee Mullins. She is an athlete who knows…

  • No Blurred Lines Here!

    Looking at a video of someone performing a wall walk might give you the impression that it’s a relatively easy move to do. Well… It’s not.  The wall walk requires core and upper body strength. “Holy Cow!”  Was my response after trying it for the first time! Lol! I recall thinking, this is a maneuver…

  • Taking The Edge Off

    WOD (Workout of the day) Run 2200M 21 Wall Balls (20/14) 21 T2B Run 2000M 15 Wall Balls 15 T2B Run 1000M 9 Wall Balls 9 T2B From the second I discovered the day’s WOD, I experienced an enormous rush!    In double time, my pulse raced, as did the blood through my veins. Thump…da…thump…da…thump…da…thump…and so…

  • Prepping For My New Challenge

    Life is precious and it is short.  The thought of aging and having to sit and ponder over the  What ifs  in my life just doesn’t sit well with me. Meet my new best friend, Stan.  I’m embarking on a new personal and physical challenge that will require me to rely heavily on him. I…