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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  • Project FitCom14 Is Officially Underway!

    To my surprise, a few years ago at a Halloween party, I was encouraged by two incredibly fabulous and inspiring women to compete in a figure competition.   Although fit, I was flattered, but never did I image myself competing on that level, let alone strolling across a stage in a itsy bitty bikini.  I also…

  • Halloween Gone Bad

    Seriously, “Halloween Gone Bad” was the name of today’s WOD… Warm Up Run 200M + 6 Turkish Get Ups (3L/3R) + 2 Strict T2B (Toes to Bar) or K2E (Knees to Elbows) Run 200M + 5 Pull-Ups + 10 Push Ups Run 200M + Practice DU’s (Double Unders) for 2 Min Mobility 6 Min WOD:…

  • No Blurred Lines Here!

    Looking at a video of someone performing a wall walk might give you the impression that it’s a relatively easy move to do. Well… It’s not.  The wall walk requires core and upper body strength. “Holy Cow!”  Was my response after trying it for the first time! Lol! I recall thinking, this is a maneuver…

  • 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…

  • Thursday’s WOD

    SWOD: 6 minute EMOM 3 rep strict pull ups w/weight (Max Effort) WOD: 7 rounds of: OTM 1- row 100m + 8 SDLHP (55/35) OTM 2- 1 rope climb (sub 6 chin ups) + 8 T2B or 16 K2C OTM 3- 6 Burpee Sandbags  + 2 sled push Buy out: 3 rounds 30 Sec AMRAP…

  • 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…