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

  • Wake Up Committed

    Good morning! “I woke up like this…” “Commitment is pushing yourself when no one else is around.” The gym was empty at 6 O’clock this morning. Yay!! Today was my first day back doing arms in over a month. I pushed hard and I am exhausted. Feeling drained and depleted of energy confirms my efforts.…

  • Boo!!  Lol!  Good Morning! I just packed my lunchbox and got excited at the beauty of lunch; it’s so pretty!   It’s okay, I’m cool if you don’t get it.  When you eat clean, you see food differently and appreciate the natural beauty of vegetation. Anyways, the meat is from Sunday’s food prep session; center…

  • You will not find bacon (not even turkey bacon) on my plate; however, you can bust me eating leaner cuts of pork like tenderloin, center cut pork loin or boneless chops. Sometimes I get sick and tired of eating chicken, but I still need a lean source of protein. Since I don’t eat beef, a…

  • Going to the gym and forgetting my purse is becoming a habit.  A bad habit. This morning I was so focused on getting to the gym that I did it again. Five minutes away from the gym, I realized I did not have my purse, but I wasn’t about to return home.  That would have cut into…

  • Awe man, it is beautiful in Atlantic City today! Determined to get some beach time with hubby and B’Dazzle, I hit the gym early and killed my biceps and triceps. The reward is that now I have lots of play time with my family. #100happydayschallenge Day #7 Next week this time I will be on…

  • “Are you going to be able to walk tomorrow?” I haven’t seen a back workout like that!!!” “Who me?” “Yeah!!” “Well Umm.. I’ve got a strong back….” Oh my gosh!! I am crackin up now. Lol!! Unbeknownst to me, this guy (well constructed I must say) was watching me workout. Following the principle of switching…