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

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An eternal optimist, always wearing a smile. Must haves: sunshine, fitness (jogging, weight training, & CrossFit), reading, good food, writing, music, and fun with family and friends.

Tag: Weight loss

  • What Sacrifices Are You Willing To Make?

    My older brother and I are blessed with my dad’s DNA.  With absolutely no effort, and for most of our lives, we remained long and lean.   Daddy’s DNA was also passed along to my 30 something year old nephew. Put us in a line up wearing only undergarments and the similarities, including our veiny…

  • Jumping To Conclusions

    8-29-13 Workout Of The Day Warm up:                        KB Snatch Review 8 Mins Mobility/SWOD:           10 Min AMRAP of: 5 KB Snatch L/R (Light) + 10  (T2B, K2C, or K2E) 5 Min AMRAP of: Weighted Pull up/Strict Pull up 2 Min…

  • Thankful for a new workout routine!

    For three steady weeks now, at least my upper or lower body has ached in a way that is unfamiliar to me. I consider myself to be a lifelong athlete and a fitness junkie. A daily jog for me is no less than eight (8) miles, and sometimes I feel guilty about that. I know- I am…