Train for Life

Author: rrluthi

  • Mindful Monday

    Circle of Control Make a list of your worries and fears. Draw two (2) circles. Sort your list by adding what you can control or change in one circle and adding what you cannot control or change in the other circle. * Which circle is giving you the most stress, overwhelm, or anxiety? Is it controllable?…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Are you seeking a healthful pre or post-workout snack? Are you craving a sweet treat without the guilt? Are you looking for a fun indoor activity to do with your kids? No-Bake Protein Energy Balls Ingredients 1 1/2 cups Rolled Oats 1/2 cup Vanilla Protein Powder (*Vegan or Whey) 1/2…

  • Mindful Monday

    Mindfulness Cognitive load is the total amount of mental effort you are using. Prolonged overload leads to frustration and burnout.  If your mind were a (web) browser: Write down the topics on your open tabs. * Which tab(s) can you “close” to ease your cognitive load?

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week The air is chillier, days gloomier, and rain (or snow) is falling…  Now is the time for a warm healthful soup! Roasted Carrot and Apple Soup Ingredients 1 1/2 pounds (4 cups) Carrots (trimmed and peeled, sliced 1/2-inch thick) 1 large Granny Smith Apple (peeled, cored, and sliced into 1-inch…

  • Mindful Monday

    Body Scan Close your eyes, slow your breath. Greet each part of your body like a long-lost friend. Start from the bottom of your feet and continue up to the top of your head. What part(s) of your body feel tense? Focus on this area(s), breathing in deep inhales and bringing loving kindness.

  • Welcome January 2024

    What inspires you to be your best self?

  • Learn from the Past. Embrace the Future. Live in the Present.

    Learn from your mistakes and struggles in 2023. Make 2024 a Year of Resiliency and Growth. Shift any Fixed Mindset tendencies to that of a Growth Mindset. * Experiment with a new lifestyle change in 2024! How do I change my unhealthy habits and routines to healthier ways I can sustain in the long-term? Focus on…

  • Tasty Tuesday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Maple & Mustard Pretzel Mix Ingredients 1 cup Pretzels (salted) 3/4 cup Cashews 1/2 cup Almonds 1/2 cup Walnuts 1/4 cup Hazelnuts 1/4 cup Sunflower seeds OR: 2 1/2 cups of a Nut Mixture  1 tablespoon Trader Joes Everything but the Bagel Sesame Seasoning Blend 1 tablespoon Sesame Seeds 1…

  • Make Christmas Special For You

    Merry Christmas from my heart to yours! Spend the holidays the way YOU want to. If that means not going home, or eating pizza instead of the ham everyone else always eats, whatever it is, just do what makes you truly happy. — A. Pawlowski   Remember, it’s okay to be one, two, three, or all trees…

  • Twelfth Day of Stretchmas

    Stretching Tips: Part 2 Strength before bendiness Combine gentle stretches with strength work, especially if your are hypermobile. Strength and flexibility together can make for “powerful weapons” against anxiety.            Reference   Reference Williams, C. (2021). Move: How the new science of body movement can set your mind free. Toronto, Ontario,…