Train for Life

Author: rrluthi

  • Welcome March

    Be a force for good this month,

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Are you short on time and need a quick dish? Are you craving a light healthy meal in less time? Are you seeking ways to use that tub of cottage cheese in the fridge? Cottage Cheese Snack Bowl Ingredients 1/2 cup of Low-Fat Cottage Cheese (*may substitute with non-fat) 1…

  • Mindful Monday

    Hey Jealousy (and Envy) Jealousy Worrying about losing something or someone. Envy Wanting something that someone has. * What do your jealousies tell you about your insecurities? What do your envies tell you about what you value?     Additional Resources for Coping Skills https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/about/community-health/johns-hopkins-bayview/services/called-to-care/develop-battery-coping-skills https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles/6392-stress-coping-with-lifes-stressors https://www.samhsa.gov/find-support/how-to-cope https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/about/copingwith-stresstips.html           Reference Woo,…

  • Wordy Wednesday

    Wabi Sabi The art of honoring the beauty in imperfection. We do not need to create intentional imperfections but rather we need to accept that flaws are unavoidable. * The legend of Wabi Sabi dates back to the sixteenth century when the Japanese tea ceremony faced a big shift. Perfect dishes were replaced with chipped…

  • Mindful Monday

    The Three Stooges Guilt When we judge ourselves. Shame When others judge us. Embarrassment  When we feel self-conscious about doing something against social norms. * What can you do to keep your embarrassment safe from growing into guilt or shame?             Reference Woo, J. (2023). 52 Essential coping skills. Mind…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Are you craving a sweet treat without the guilt? Chocolate Chia Seed Pudding Ingredients 1/2 cup Chia Seeds 1/4 cup Cocoa Powder 1/8 teaspoon Salt 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup 2 cups Milk of choice Fresh Berries (*optional) Directions In a medium sized bowl, whisk together all…

  • Happy Self-Love Day

    If you are single (like me) and want to do something or go somewhere tonight to be around other singles, get in a sweat session at the gym! Valentine’s Day (or “Hallmark Day”) is not only a day for couples to celebrate; it is a time to practice self-love.  How will you (single, engaged, or…

  • Mindful Monday

        Nag Log For one week, document all of the negative things you say or think to yourself, especially after making a mistake. * What patterns do you notice? What would happen if you said these things to loved ones?      

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Last week’s recipe was all about broccoli. This week’s recipe features savory mushrooms! These mushrooms are simple to prep and are a perfect pair with roasted chicken. Roasted Garlic Mushrooms Ingredients  3 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil 1 teaspoon Balsamic Vinegar 1 tablespoon Reduced-Sodium Soy Sauce  1 1/2 pounds Mushrooms (any…

  • Mindful Monday

    Name It to Tame It We can see a difficult situation as either a challenge and feel daringly excited, or a threat and feel utterly helpless. Name your source(s) of threat. Instead of running away, how can you approach it as an exciting challenge?