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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Yesterday I competed in the 2015 ANBF NATURAL GAMBLER’S CLASS II – WOMEN’S FIGURE competition. The show was a culmination of months of hard work and dedication in the gym and in the kitchen. Being my second show, I felt more confident and a bit more comfortable on stage. I have a lot to say…
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It’s 8 O’clock in the morning. I’m sitting in my bedroom with my feet propped up, wolffin down four rice cakes and two ounces of chicken. Hahahah! Welcome to the world of Figure Competition. Later today I will have my turn to sashay across the stage and show off the results of months of consistent…
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During lunch, I go to fill my simply tea cup with hot water from the office dispenser and what-ta ya know? Someone removed the empty bottle but failed to put a refill in. Oh well, I really want hot tea, so I guess I’ll do it. Oh my!! Lol!! As soon as I bend down to…
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I share pictures and recipes of healthy meals here, on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and a few other sites. What y’all don’t see is the daily mental tug-of-war and the inner turmoil that I grapple with. Ugh! Oh Lord, the guilt of feeding my family unhealthy and processed foods. I hate it! The other day I brought a…
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Late December 2014, I received a random and unexpected text from a friend. My friend was taking on a self-imposed 30 day challenge. His decision inspired a few others in our circle of friends to do the same. The challenge was to merely live healthier for 30 days. The goal was to avoid alcohol for…
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When I cooked on Monday, I was dogged tired. I left work, picked up B’Dazzle from school and drove straight home. I wanted so badly to nap, but my weekend was full of fun (car show and bowling), but I did not get my meal prep or other cooking done so I had to cook after…
Health & Wellness by Lexa's Journal 