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: wellness

  • Hemp Powder: Why You Should Add It To Your Diet

    To keep the body in good health is a duty… Otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear. -Buddha Next month marks the second anniversary of my plant-based lifestyle. Whoop! Hands up; high five y’áll! I have to say again, that the surprise conversion to a vegan lifestyle, has taught…

  • 96 Years Young and He Keeps It Movin’!

    Vic’s metal cane sways from right to left when he walks. Slightly hunched over, he creates a rhythm with a periodic pause but confidently steps forward along the busy paved trail. There is no doubt in my mind that Vic is enjoying his morning stroll. Although I walked passed Vic once, I could not bring…

  • I Listened To My Body: It Warned Me About A Health Issue

    For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love, and self-discipline. (2 Timothy 1:7) Eat well. √ Exercise daily. √  Get enough sleep. √ Minimize stress… Well I am pretty sure that I have my stress levels in check but to be perfectly honest with you, sometimes we…

  • The Value of Reading Food Labels

    We are one month and twelve days into 2019. Even if you did not commit to a traditional New Year Resolution, I bet you set some type of goal for yourself. How’s it going? The top objectives for people in the new year are to lose weight, eat healthier, exercise more, and to save money.…

  • Seek Beauty In Your Broken Pieces

    A crack. A break. A defect. Imperfection. Busted. Broken. Early in life, we are positioned to see what is wrong and to prevent failure. When coloring with crayons, we are encouraged to stay inside the lines. When learning to ride a bicycle, we’re instructed to place both hands on the handlebars, so we don’t fall. Don’t run too…

  • Magnify Your View on Wellness: Take a Closer Look

    Health is a relationship between you and your body. -Unknown Today, the focus on health and wellness is everywhere.  There is no loss of trends in diets.  The Keto Diet, Paleo diet, Alkaline diet, Whole 30, Intermittent diet, Carb Cycling,  and more.  How the heck are you to comprehend which program is best for you?…