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.

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  • On Finding Confidence

    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…

  • A Snow Day Is No Excuse For Slacking

    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…

  • Wednesday’s WOD

    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…

  • Eat!

    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…

  • Can I Do More?

    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…

  • Food And Fitness

    Every year that I inch a little closer to the big 50, I realize my body is in a constant state of change.  My nutrition, skin care, hair care, and sleep needs change.  If I want to maintain status quo, (high energy levels to dance all night, great moods to handle life’s curve balls, beautiful glowing skin,…