Train for Life

Author: rrluthi

  • Thursday Nugget

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Kale Almond Pesto Whole Body 30-friendly Condiment for Your Memorial Day BBQ Ingredients 1 bunch (6 ounces) Kale (steamed to bright green) 1/3 cup Almonds (toasted) 3 cloves Garlic (roasted) ½ teaspoon Sea Salt 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice 1 tablespoon Olive Oil 1 pinch Red Pepper Flakes  Directions Place kale…

  • Workout Wednesday

    Summer Core Workout “Bathing Suit Season” is right around the corner! Memorial Day is this weekend, which is often analogous with the first day of summer. There is no “best time” to begin an exercise program and commit to a healthy lifestyle change. The time is when you are ready to commit to a change: physically, mentally,…

  • Thursday Nugget

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Paleo-friendly Green Chili Turkey Burgers Ingredients 2 (4 ounce) cans of Green Chilies (diced and drained) 1 pound Ground Turkey 1 cup Cilantro (finely chopped) 1/2 cup Onion (finely chopped) 2 teaspoons Cumin 1 teaspoon Chili Powder 1 teaspoon Sea Salt Directions In a medium bowl, combine turkey, chilies, cilantro, onion, cumin,…

  • Monday Motivation

    A Cure to Toxic Perfectionism What is Toxic Perfectionism? According to well-renowned Aerobic Instructor and more recently Happiness Coach, Movement Motivator, and creator of the Perfection Detox, Petra Kolber, perfectionism can create anxiety, decrease self-worth and confidence, drain our energy and enthusiasm, and ruin our lives. However, perfectionism is not inherently evil! Kolber created the…

  • Thursday Nugget

    Healthy Recipe of the Week A Post-Cinco de Mayo Tex-Mex Dish: Vegetable Migas Ingredients ½ small Red Onion (finely chopped) ½ Red Bell Pepper (seeded, finely chopped) ½ cup Carrots (grated) ½ cup Zucchini (grated) ½ cup Tomatoes (finely chopped) ¼ cup Green Onions (finely chopped) 1 Jalapeno (finely chopped) 2 extra-large Eggs 3 Egg…

  • Thursday Nugget

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Spring into May with Veggie Spring Rolls! Ingredients ½ Red Pepper (thinly sliced) 1 cup Carrots (grated) ½ cup Beets (peeled and grated) (*optional for pretty pink rolls) ½ cup Bean Sprouts 6 Scallions (thinly sliced and green parts only) 3 Limes (juiced) 2 tablespoons Fish Sauce 1 bunch Shiso…

  • Thursday Nugget

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Asian-Style Chili Chicken Nachos Guilt-Free Nachos to Serve at Your Next Dinner Party! Ingredients ¼ cup Hoisin Sauce 2 tablespoon Fresh Lime Juice 1 teaspoon Sriracha 1 cup Grilled Chicken (shredded) 24 Sesame Rice Crackers ½ cup Napa Cabbage (shredded) ½ cup Daikon Radish (grated) 1 Mini Cucumber (thinly sliced)…

  • 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…

  • Thursday Nugget

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Apple Salad with Figs and Almonds A Quick, Easy-to-Prep Salad to Add to Your Lunch Box! Ingredients 10 ounces Apple (diced) 2 ounces Dried Figs (chopped) 4 ounces Celery (diced) ½ cup Non-Fat, Plain Greek Yogurt 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice (or juice of 1 lemon) ½ ounce Slivered Almonds 5…

  • Happy Easter!

    Easter vocabulary from the Fitness Team at Emerald Heights Retirement in Redmond, Washington Quiz your family and friends during Easter brunch! Share memories, reminisce, and savor your time with loved ones. And, indulge in a Cadbury egg or Peep… or maybe both!