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: Nutrition
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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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Exhale… Happy Friday! It is the day after and the hype of the Christmas holiday is over. I’m chillin big time this morning and I am also feeling unusually sluggish. Ugh! Yesterday I indulged in crap that I don’t normally eat (mac & cheese, apple pie, and cookies) and… I sipped on two drinks (vodka…
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Enter any grocery store, Walmart, Target or any place that sells food and we are reminded to eat healthier foods and to take better care of us. For many people, that’s a tall order because they don’t know how to or what to eat because they are confused. Inviting and colorful food labels frequently mislead…
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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…
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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…
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Every year that I inch a little closer to the big 50, I realize my body is in a constant state of change. My nutrition, skin care, hair care, and sleep needs change. If I want to maintain status quo, (high energy levels to dance all night, great moods to handle life’s curve balls, beautiful glowing skin,…
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