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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  • 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…

  • Feverishly Waiting For Thursday

    WOD 5 Rounds 1 Min AMRAP Each- Cal Row – KBS (55/35) – Burpees – Situps – Dips (Power Monkey or box) Rest 1 Min Today was my Monday of CrossFit.  I hate that!    Frustrated on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, because I couldn’t get to class. Feverishly I waited for Thursday. The WOD was perfect…

  • Friday’s Flow

    Warm Up:     Coaches Choice Mobility:       8 Min WOD: TRIO – 500M Row – 40 Air Squats -30 Sit Ups -20 Push-ups -10 Pull-ups 500 Meters didn’t seem like much.  Ha! Ha! I was very wrong!  Only after the first round, my legs felt like rubber bands.  As I moved on…

  • This One Was Hell!

    Warm Up/Mobility (16 Min Cap) 2 Rds: Run 200 M + 20 Rockers + 20 Supermans + 20 Sec. Shoulder Hold w/PVC 2 Rds: 20 KB Snatch + Lunge (10L/10R) + 40 Sec. Hold 2 Rds: 20 Sit ups + 20 Wallballs (10/14) + 20 Sec. Hold Squat Therapy w/Med Ball SWOD: 3 Rds: 30…

  • What Sacrifices Are You Willing To Make?

    My older brother and I are blessed with my dad’s DNA.  With absolutely no effort, and for most of our lives, we remained long and lean.   Daddy’s DNA was also passed along to my 30 something year old nephew. Put us in a line up wearing only undergarments and the similarities, including our veiny…

  • Do What You Fear!

    I am sitting on the sidelines at my son’s football practice.  At 6:15 p.m., the current temp is 82 degrees.  I can still feel the sun on my back, but there’s a nice breeze. My tank is dry.  Unlike this afternoon…  After a brisk walk on the Atlantic City Boardwalk, I returned to the jury…