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

  • How To Stay Fit And Motivated

    A great way to stay fit, have fun, and to meet new people is to take part in local sporting events.  I find events by talking to other fitness fanatics and from one of my favorite sites, Active. Yesterday, I participated in Atlantic City’s first ever, Insane Inflatable 5K. Inflatable what?  I know!  Lol!!   I…

  • Looking at this picture, it is obvious that my plant is thirsty and dehydrated. Inwardly, the body responds the same way. While I chug close to a gallon of water every day, I’m not always so kind to my plants. It’s a good thing that I own plants that are hard to kill.  You know,…

  • How do I look like you?  I want my arms like yours?  What do I have to do? These are just a few of the questions I am constantly asked. If you are starting a fitness program, especially one involving weight training, you need to get the scoop on the importance of protein intake. You…

  • Try Something New!

    I like to challenge myself. I like to learn – so I like to try new things and try to keep growing. -David Schwimmer I loooooove to try new things; it’s scary and fun! If you are on a journey to live healthier, whether it is to eat better foods, get into better physical condition,…

  • After a good workout, what should you do? Eat! What should you eat you after a workout? Healthy food such as:   A complex carb + lean protein = Fuel & nourishment One of my favorite summer post morning workout meals are steel cut oats with Jersey fresh blueberries. I cook my steel oats two…

  • When I woke up this morning, it took me a bit more time than usual to get into the swing of things.  Why? Because yesterday, I was determined to get weight training AND cardio in.  I walked on the gym floor at 9:50 a.m. and did back.  If I remember correctly, I did: Pull up…