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: healthy-living
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It’s only Tuesday and I ran out of chicken! Darn! This is not cool on a weekday. Clearly I underestimated and miscalculated my intake of protein for this final week. Math lesson learned. :0) Was up at 4:30 a.m. this morning. It is now just past 9 o’clock at night. About 12 pounds of boneless,…
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Five days! “Leaning Out” is in full effect. Bye-bye shakes, eggs, and starchy carbs (oats, rice, sweet potatoes)! Hello chicken, kale and collard greens Lol! This morning’s breakfast! Unusual but delicious and filling. Have a fabulous day! 😄
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You will truly never really know what you’re capable of until you give it a try. We often limit ourselves by thinking of endless excuses why we can’t do something. Two years ago, I did not believe that I could carve out enough time in my busy day to successfully train to compete, but…
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Image courtesy of l-e-m-i-n-i-m-a-l-i-s-m-e.tumblr.com I’m so excited!! After grappling over vibrant fabric samples with cool textures, trying to figure out which color will look best against my tanned brown skin on stage, I finally decided. I did it!! There is NO turning back. I ordered my suit for May’s competition! Climbing out of bed daily…
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“You can’t depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus.” ― Mark Twain, A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court The imagination is a powerful force? Creativity, ingenuity, and unlimited possibilities occur as a result of positive usage of the imagination. However, negative energy can lead the imagination to produce fear, anxiety,…
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I’m three months into my training, which puts me half way to the ANBF New Jersey Natural Pro-Am Classic VIII. What has surprised me the most? Don’t laugh but… I’ve hung out with my crew of 10 several times since the New Year and effortlessly declined a glass or two of Cabernet Sauvignon and a…
Health & Wellness by Lexa's Journal 