Train for Life

Author: rrluthi

  • Monday Motivation

    G R E A T    D R E A M Each individual’s path to happiness is unique.  Action for Happiness’ research found that the 10 Keys to Happier Living illustrate a positive impact on an individual’s overall happiness and wellbeing.  The first five keys (GREAT)* relate to how the individual interacts with the outside world in his/her daily…

  • TED Talk Tuesday

    Do you love your job? Do you desire a career that is more meaningful and joyful? Live Your Legend founder, Scott Dinsmore quit his job at a Fortune 500 company. His job made him miserable, as he declares “I had an urge to slam my head through the monitor of my computer.” As a writer and traveler, Scott gathered research from individuals…

  • TED Talk Tuesday

    In Copenhagen, Denmark, Ole Kassow demonstrates a core component of hygge with his non-profit organization, Cycling Without Age: Togetherness. Ole Kassow brings 55 and better, Active Agers outdoors in the community, interacting with neighbors, coming together, and developing close bonds. This avid cyclist takes residents from a retirement community for a ride on a trishaw – a cargo tricycle with a…

  • Thursday Nugget

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Scrambled Eggsadilla A Quick, Healthy Breakfast for At-Home or On-The-Go! Ingredients 1 Whole Organic Cage-Free Egg 1 Egg White (2 tablespoons of liquid egg whites = 1 large egg) 2 tablespoons Green Pepper (chopped) 2 tablespoons Red Onion (chopped) 1 8-inch Whole-Wheat Tortilla 1 ounce Almond Cheese (shredded) (may substitute…

  • Thursday Nugget

    Recipe of the Week Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Do you have a sweet tooth? A healthy, green treat to satisfy your next craving! Ingredients 1 cup Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk (or milk of choice) 1 cup Frozen Spinach or Kale 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract 1 tablespoon Raw Honey ½ cup Mint Leaves 1 Frozen…

  • TED Talk Tuesday

    Are you a born leader with all of the tools needed to build a successful career? Or, are you seeking ways to improve your leadership skills? Whether you are a CEO of a successful company, a business owner of a new start-up, or a job seeker searching for ways to build your brand, Simon Sinek offers a simple and powerful model…

  • TED Talk Tuesday

    STOP what you are doing! Assess your body’s posture… Are you slouching, making  yourself small and inferior? Are you standing tall, making yourself big and powerful? In Social Psychologist, Amy Cuddy’s TED Talk, Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are, she discusses how body language affects how other people perceive us, and how we view ourselves. She demonstrates how “power posing,” or standing in a posture…

  • Thursday Nugget

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Chap Chae (Jap Chae) A special thank you to Anytime Fitness Renton member and my personal training client, Diane L. for this recipe!   Ingredients 4 ounces Flank Steak (very thinly sliced, against the grain) 2 large Shiitake Mushrooms (soak in warm water for 2 – 3 hours, slice into…

  • Thursday Nugget

    Recipe of the Week Coconut Cauliflower Soup with Ginger and Turmeric Ingredients 2 ½ – 3 lbs. Cauliflower (cut into 1 ½ florets) 1 Yellow Onion (chopped) 2 Garlic Cloves (minced) 2 Carrots (peeled and chopped) 2 Celery Stalks (chopped) 3 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil ½ teaspoon Ground Turmeric 2 teaspoon Fresh Ginger (grated) 1…

  • TED Talk Tuesday

    Are you challenged by your fears? Do you assume the worse cast scenario will happen, always? Do you find excuses to avoid the uncertainty? Reality is not perceived. You create reality in your mind. We, as human beings, have an innate tendency to assume the worst. Our fears can limit our awesome capabilities to create something amazing for ourselves…