Train for Life

Author: rrluthi

  • Monday Motivation

    5 Elements of Goals to Make You Come Alive – and the goals stick!   Positive psychology “pioneer,” Martin Seligman of the University of Pennsylvania shares how to develop five different elements of wellbeing from positive emotions to a sense of meaning. The more elements a person experiences while pursuing his/her goal, the more likely…

  • Thursday Nugget

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Soba Noodle Chicken and Vegetable Salad A Vibrant Fusion of Asian Flavors and Fresh Herbs! Ingredients ¼ cup Rice Vinegar 2 tablespoons Lime Juice 1 teaspoon Honey 1 tablespoon Toasted Sesame Oil 1 teaspoon Hot Sauce of choice ½ teaspoon Ginger (minced or grated) 1/3 cup Canola Oil 10 ounces…

  • Workout Wednesday

    Are you new to exercise? Did you just join a gym today and do not have a clue of what to do? Are you fearful of the gym environment? The gym can be a scary place for anyone at first: big unusual machines, loud grunting muscle men, and the pushy personal trainer trying to make a sale, to name a…

  • The Secret to Make New Year Resolutions Stick

    How do we stay committed to our resolutions after the 6 week mark? What is the trick to making a healthy lifestyle change and not solely completing a 4-week detox only to return to our old habits on week 5? The secret is simple: Make this one-word change. A simple switch  from “I must go the the…

  • Merry Christmas!

    Have you completed each item on your Christmas Bucket List this year? Reinvent the wheel: Christmas is more than presents, festive cocktails, sugary sweets, and extravagant decorations. Be present and mindful. Savor time with loved and create new positive memories. You are the light.

  • Holiday HIIT

    Have you missed one, two, three, or more workouts this past week? Have holiday parties or end-of-the-year deadlines replaced your workouts? Do you need more energy to end 2017 feeling happy and alive instead of fatigued and overworked? Today treat yourself to only 20 minutes and power through the following bodyweight exercises! What’s more? They can be…

  • Thursday Nugget

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Are you seeking a quick, last minute Christmas gift for a co-worker, friend, or special someone? Gather these ingredients in a jar and make that person extra happy! Hot Chocolate Mix Ingredients 3 tablespoons Cacao Powder 1 ounce Cacao Butter (finely chopped) 3 tablespoons Coconut Sugar 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg 1…

  • Thursday Nugget

    Healthy Recipe of the Week A protein-rich sweet dip your kiddo will enjoy! Chocolate Hummus Ingredients  2 cups Chickpeas (cooked, unsalted) 3 – 4 tablespoons Unsweetened Cocoa Powder 2 tablespoons Peanut Butter, Almond Butter, or Tahini 1/4 cup Maple Syrup 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract (may be substituted for almond extract) Directions Add all ingredients into…

  • Monday Motivation

      Think Less Achieve More. Keep It Simple. Be Positive.

  • Thursday Nugget

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Are you going gaga over pumpkins? I am! Pumpkins set the mood for a cozy Fall/Winter evening, fill our tummies with sweet delight, and are healthy too! Benefits of pumpkin, include: Rich in carotenoids 2 High in vitamin C Full of fiber Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies Ingredients 1/2 cup Coconut Flour…