Train for Life

Month: November 2012

  • Relax… Breathe… It’s Friday!

    Happy Friday everyone!  As you unwind from a long, stressful week, here are some quick relaxation exercises to use during stressful moments: Only ONE Minute on the Clock Place your hand just beneath your navel so you can feel the gentle rise and fall of your belly as you breathe. Breathe in. Pause for a […]

  • 2012 Spinning Student Everyday Manifesto

    “Never leave that till tomorrow which you can do today.” — Benjamin Franklin What are you waiting for? Your life is happening right now and it is amazing! You have a chance to let your fire blaze through to new horizons; just say no to the almost, the not-quite, the not-yet, or the not-at-all. Whatever it […]

  • Keep Moving this Holiday Season – There are NO Excuses!

    Turkey… Stuffing… Yams… Potatoes… Gravy… Pumpkin Pie… Holiday Parties… Fancy Cocktails… Cookies… you name it, the holiday season can make it difficult to maintain our healthy, active lifestyles. But, don’t let it! You have control! Just be aware of what you put inside your body and your level of physical activity.  Let’s not wait until January 1st to […]

  • Holiday Recipe #2: Grain-Free, Paleo Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread

    Round  2 of the holiday baking… Success!  A sweeter – but not too sweet – treat to add to last week’s gluten-free green egg muffins.  A simple recipe with plenty of room to  add your own variations – experiment, have fun, and be healthy in the kitchen! Ingredients 1/2 cup Coconut Flour 1/2 teaspoon Sea Salt 1/2 […]

  • Holiday Recipe #1: Gluten-Free Green Egg Muffins

    With the holidays right around the corner, many of us are beginning to dust off and open our cookbooks in search of the perfect recipe for this year’s festivities.  I can help! From now until the end of the year, each week I will post at least one new healthy recipe for you to share with your family […]

  • Good Thoughts to Start Your Week!

    To start your week off on the right foot and help send good vibes your way, I have provided you with a list of ways to be positive.  Bookmark this page, set it as your screen saver, or post it on the your refrigerator and thoroughly read every bullet point before you begin each day this […]

  • What to Wear during Spin Class… Important Must-Haves!

    The alarm goes off… Buzzing, ringing, loud! Yes, it is that time again… Time for Monday morning spin class!  Tired, now?  You won’t be for long! Once you clip your shoes into the pedals, pushing and pulling with each foot, sweat dripping down your face, you’ll instantly be awake and ready to roll!  But wait, […]