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: Fitness

Fitness is a way of life.. It is not a destination.

  • Surprises in Mindful Meals

    “Fill yourself with passion and purpose that enable you to offer your best to the world.” -Oprah Winfrey Collectedness. Determined. Peaceful. Purposeful My feelings. I am in week four, day two of my Vegan challenge.  Although this blog is dedicated to more than my transition to a vegan lifestyle, I am sharing this journey with…

  • In yesterday’s post, I shared a particular moment with my son showing his grandmother a compelling video of the harmful effects of cigarette smoking. Tailor is on a mission to help her win the war against tobacco addiction and, from the back seat,  I am cheering him on. Who am I to tell my son to leave his grandmother…

  • When you are a fanatic about living a healthy and fit lifestyle, you become a prowler for healthy treats. New and exotic fruits, enticing vegetables, or an appetizing sweet treat is good things that you just cannot get enough of. The Vitamin Store is one of my go tos for organic loose leaf tea, my protein…

  • Why I Stopped Eating Poultry: It’s Not What You Think

      One insignificant decision, good or bad, can alter the course of one’s life forever. The changes occur like a domino effect. One domino tilts forward causing a forward motion and for as long at another lie ahead, the movement is continuous.  The “domino effect” is a great metaphor for how we choose to live.…

  • Adjust Or Go A Bust

    “Remain flexible and teachable so that you can make necessary adjustments in life.” ― Mz Liz Adjust  [uh–juhst] to change (something) so that it fits, corresponds, or conforms; adapt; accommodate to put in good working order; regulate; bring to a proper state or position   Today marks the end of my third week of grad school.…

  • Sharing Is Caring

    We cannot seek achievement for ourselves and forget about progress and prosperity for our community…Our ambitions must be broad enough to include the aspirations and needs of others, for their sakes and for our own. — Cesar Chavez Sunday I hosted the first of a year long series of Sharing is Caring Wellness Workshops. The topic,…