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
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Image courtesy of l-e-m-i-n-i-m-a-l-i-s-m-e.tumblr.com I’m so excited!! After grappling over vibrant fabric samples with cool textures, trying to figure out which color will look best against my tanned brown skin on stage, I finally decided. I did it!! There is NO turning back. I ordered my suit for May’s competition! Climbing out of bed daily…
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The CrossFit games are going on strong and so am I. I see that the 14.3 was a beast! While I am missing out on this round of the games, there will be others. It has been nearly two weeks since completing my last WOD, so I was highly motivated to get to this morning’s…
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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…
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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…
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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…