I've learned that living is not the same as making a life. — Maya Angelou. Welcome! Welcome! Welcome!! Hi there, Alexxis here! I am tremendously excited to start this blog and share my life with you! It's my first blog, so be kind in the comments. As some of you know, I recently went through [...]
Health + Wellness
Why Stretching Is So Important
A few months ago, I was discussing with a friend the differences in my workouts since my injury. I admitted my routine used to consist of "slamming weights" 5 days a week, maybe three cardio sessions, and occasional stretching. I rarely considered the pain or tightness; just pushing through the workout to get the rush. [...]
Jalapeño Garlic Hummus
I promised myself I wouldn't, but I wound up peeling half of the freaking beans!! My OCD kicked in super hard, and well, I peeled chickpeas. Happy International Hummus Day to meeeee!! Anyways, I love hummus. I add it to anything from salads to sandwiches or just a dip for veggies. Since we recently got [...]
Plant Based Basics
What better time than now to get back to the basics! A friend of mine mentioned she was tired of recipes that called for items you only use a teaspoon of or diets that called for ridiculous food items. So here I am offering an easy "Shop This. Make That." program. I made a menu [...]
My Trip to Nigeria
I have traveled to many places, and have even more on my bucket list. And while for some an African Safari sounds well and good, it never seemed the right choice for me. I've had friends visit South Africa on vacation or places like Uganda with the Peace Corps and share beautiful stories and pictures. [...]
Vegan Peach Cobbler
It's National Peach Cobbler Day!! Growing up peach cobbler was always the dessert option for barbeques or dinners, and so I assumed the recipe was something super complex. It turns out, peach cobbler runs in the vegetarian realm, to begin with, so this recipe was not too hard. The easiest method I've seen lists simply [...]
Stress Awareness Month
Trying to balance life is one of the greatest struggles of all time. How, exactly, am I supposed to go to work, get 8 hours of sleep, drink eight glasses of water, workout, date, hang out with friends, eat, meditate, be creative and philanthropic, shower, shave, and still have time for family, or even myself? [...]
April Showers Bring May Flowers
Hey everyone!! I missed you tons! I am excited for what is to come. April brings my favorite season and smells, despite my allergies!! The breeze brings the smell of freshly cut wet grass, reminiscent of childhood soccer games. I remember the moms always stuffed us with oranges at halftime, and I hated them!! Oranges [...]
