Train for Life

Author: rrluthi

  • Wordy Wednesday

    Body Reflexivity  Your body isn’t for comparison, correction, or consumption. It simply means yours is no better or worse than anyone else’s. -Kate Manne, Associate Professor at the Sage School of Philosophy at Cornell University and Author of Unshrinking Similar to Body Positivity or Neutrality, which refers to loving yourself for how you look in all…

  • Earth Day

    Today is Earth Day. One of the 7 Dimensions of Wellness is Environment. What is Environmental Wellness? According to the Student Health and Counseling Services Department at UC Davis in Davis, CA, environmental wellness “inspires us to live a lifestyle that is respectful of our surroundings… encourages us to live in harmony with the earth by taking…

  • Mindful Monday

    Reality Check When you feel like you have got no (good) choice: Get a second opinion from someone you trust or someone who has been in your situation (or a similar situation). Even if the other person’s views are not helpful, the act of explaining can help you to better process your dilemma.    …

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week From a tofu salad last week to a yuba stir-fry this week, we are kicking off Spring with protein-rich, plant-based recipes. What is yuba? I was wondering the same thing! Yuba resembles thinly sliced tofu, but is more dense with a “bouncy ball” quality. The term, yuba means dried tofu…

  • Mindful Monday

    The Joy Thief Spending your time and energy on comparing yourself to others is a way of robbing yourself of a joyful life. * Who have you compared yourself to in the last 24 hours, the last week or month? Did this comparison make you feel more insecure or more motivated to improve and grow?…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week A light, savory, plant protein-rich dish! Crunchy Tofu Salad Ingredients 16 ounces High Protein or Extra Firm Tofu (*I recommend this type at Trader Joe’s.) 2 tablespoons Neutral Oil such as, Peanut, Sunflower, or Safflower 1/4 cup Cornstarch 1 Garlic Clove (finely minced) 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar 2 tablespoons Reduced-Sodium…

  • In Loving Memory, continued…

    To continue honoring my sweet Cali this week, I compiled some of my favorite pictures of Cali with her sister, Minimi. With the passing of Cali last week, Minimi and I are feeling the void at home. However, we know that Cali is here with us, in spirit.

  • Mindful Monday

    Gratitude Attitude Set a timer for five (5) minutes. Write down what you are thankful for.  Take a picture(s) of something that brings you joy. Do this gratitude activity each day for one (1) week.  What do you notice? *Challenge: Continue this activity for one (1) month.     *     Unconditional love from my…

  • In Loving Memory

    Cali, my buddy, my side kick, my shadow… my best friend for 16.5 years. I miss you so much. You brought abundant joy, happiness, and unconditional love to my life especially when I needed it the most. You ‘just knew’ the times I was struggling, down, depressed, anxious, or scared, and reached out your paw (literally!).…

  • Welcome April

    In what ways will you play and find joy this month?