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

Tag: CrossFit

  • Addiction – noun –  The state of being enslaved to a habit or practice or to something that is psychologically or physically habit-forming, as narcotics, to such an extent that its cessation causes severe trauma. ORIGIN 1595-1605: <L a giving over, surrender. Webster My actions this morning would most likely label me as an addict or…

  • “Physical fitness is not only one of the most important keys to a healthy body, it is the basis of a dynamic and creative intellectual activity.” – John Kennedy It is beautiful outside, so I must get a run in today.  I’m headed out now, and hope that you can get a walk or run…

  • The higher your energy level, the more efficient your body. The more efficient your body, the better you feel and the more you will use your talent to produce outstanding results. – Anthony Robbins With every step my muscles ache.  Walking up and down the steps hurt.  The process of sitting down and getting up…

  • In July I registered for my first CrossFit Chicks class at Oceanside Wellness & Sport.   During the summer, I took the class three days per week.  I run on the off days. CrossFit Chicks is a women only class, but the concept is the same. It is less intimating for some women.  Think of CrossFit…

  • I run more than I write.  A balance between the two is better.  After each run, I update my Facebook, twitter (lexa82), and sometimes Instagram.  Rarely does my WOD (workout of the day) appear on Lexa’s Journal. Starting today that will change.  The plan is to post my daily workouts or how I feel when…