Train for Life

Month: February 2021

  • Laughter is Medicine

    Laughter is Medicine

  • Foodie Friday

    Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Chocolate Chip Macaroons Do you have a sweet tooth? A healthy treat to satisfy your next craving! Ingredients 1 ½ cup Coconut Flakes 2/3 cup Almond Flour (may be substituted for coconut flour or whole wheat flour) ¼ cup Pure Maple Syrup (may be substituted for raw agave nectar or […]

  • Motivation Monday

    Motivation Monday

    Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away. — Maya Angelou Think back to an awe-inspiring moment that took your breath away.  What did you see? What did you feel? What did you smell or taste? What can you do this week to bring back this moment in […]

  • Laughter is Medicine

    Laughter is Medicine

  • Foodie Friday

    Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Bulgar Tabouli Ingredients 2 cups Bulgar (cooked) 1/4 cup Parsley (chopped) (may substitute for Cilantro) 1/4 cup Almonds (toasted) 1/4 cup  Dried Apricots (diced) 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 teaspoons Lemon Juice 1/4 teaspoon Kosher Salt Directions Combine and toss all ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Makes […]

  • Motivation Monday

    Motivation Monday

    Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier. — Mother Teresa ** Self-Love Action  Today I will think about my physical and emotional reserves. Are the tanks full, half full, or closer to empty? I’ll check in with myself throughout the day and adjust my actions accordingly.  * […]

  • Laughter is Medicine

    Laughter is medicine. Single, married, or in a domestic partnership, laugh on Valentine’s Day (and every day). We all can easily be tackled by life’s challenges. This Valentine’s Day, practice self-love, be kind to yourself and others, and have fun. And, guess what? Laughing reduces stress, releases endorphins, boosts immune functioning, promotes connection, and strengthens your heart health. […]

  • Foodie Friday

    Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Chicken Tagine A classic Moroccan chicken dish!   Ingredients 3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 1/2 pounds Bone-in, Skinless Chicken Thighs or Breasts 1 large Onion (chopped) 3 Garlic Cloves (minced) 1 tablespoon Ginger (grated) 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste 1 teaspoon Paprika (may be substituted with Curry Powder) 1/2 teaspoon Coriander […]

  • Motivation Monday

    Motivation Monday

    Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it. — Brené Brown ** Self-Love Action Tip Whatever my journey today brings, I can meet it with more open and accepting energy, because self-love makes me adaptable. * Self-Love Action Tip If I feel embarrassed about something […]

  • Laughter is Medicine

    Laughter is Medicine

    As we, together, continue to face uncertainty and fear related to COVID-19 and the global economy, now is more important than ever to find small joys to make us smile, laugh, and feel gratitude  each day. Bonus pictures of my own two cats at the end!