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.

Tag: exercise

  • 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,…

  • Wednesday’s WOD

    Wednesday’s WOD

    Another snow storm closed most schools in the area today.  Both me and B’Dazzle are home.  Poor hubby, being a public safety worker, had to schlep into the city early this morning. With hubby leaving early for work, no time was left for him to faithfully plow the driveway. Regardless of snow amounts, our SUV’s…

  • Tuesday’s WOD

    The “big storm” forecasted for the Jersey Shore today was a bust.  By six this morning, the school closing list was longer than I cared to read.  My district was not on the list because they opted for an early dismissal at 12:15 p.m.  By three this afternoon, the roads in my area were wet,…

  • Priorities With Anne Marie

    Buy In:   Run 400 m WOD:    “Anne Marie” 50 – 40 – 30 – 20 – 10 Wall Ball DU’s or sub 1/2 rep count of Box jumps (20″) Between each round do: 1 Rd of Cindy 5 pull ups 10 push ups, 15 Air squats Buy out:  Run 400 m For time Once again…

  • Say WOD?

    At school today, every time a student or colleague asked, “What’s today’s date?”  I eagerly responded, “11-12-13” and chuckled.  I know– corny! LOL!   Little did I know how much counting I would do later this afternoon. Gingerly I stroll into CrossFit. I glance to my left to casually read the WOD, hand written on…

  • Better Than A Cup Of Coffee

    WOD:  “Titus” 10 Min AMRAP 5 Thrusters (155/115) 5 Burpee Over The Bar  *Score total reps 3 Min Rest/Transition SWOD:  3 RDS 6 Turkish Get up (3L/3R) Then Do:  5 RDS: 5 Strict Toes To Bar (3 Sec. up/down) 10 Strict V-Ups (3 Sec. up/down) Working out at 9:30 a.m. on a weekday morning  was…