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

  • Happy Friday! Positivity isn’t automatic; it is a choice. Think good thoughts and surround yourself with all that is good.    Make it a great day; the choice is yours!  

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    “You need to start posting ingredients and recipes along with your pics.  I gotta start eating healthy.” Yesterday I posted a picture on my Facebook page of my lunch and it prompted the above comment. I cannot take credit for making this salad; however, there is a story behind the salad. Long story short– Thursday…

  • Back in the day, I had gazillion minutes on my hands. I had plenty of time to drive to Vineland, NJ, where a plethora of farms were located and I picked fresh kale, cabbage, and collard greens.  Local farmers welcomed pickers with open arms. I took pride in the fact that my veggies were locally…

  • Happily Hitched For 27 Years!

    Twenty-seven years ago, the statistics were stacked against our marital endeavors.  In fact, according to a 1988 report, the year we married, 43% of marriages [will] end in divorce. Well guess what baby? We. Are. Still. Married.   Barring any dumb ass mid-life crises on either of our parts and God’s will and grace, we are…

  • Positivity is like fitness… You don’t talk about it, you live it! 🙂 I could not resist this shirt. Lol!! 

  • Children Model OUR Behavior

    Mom, can I make an omelet when we get home? The time is just around 3 O’clock  Sunday afternoon.  This kid loves eggs.  Oh my goodness! To further persuade me, he goes on to say, There’s protein in the egg.  I need my protein after my workout… LMAO!!  How on earth can I say no…