Train for Life

Category: Happiness

  • Monday Motivation

    H.A.P.P.I.N.E.S.S. What makes you happy? Is it buying a new car or a new pair of shoes? Or, is it simply how you feel after a great workout, savoring a healthy, satisfying meal, watching your child excel at school or sport, or playing with your puppy or kitty after a long, stressful day? Research found the later is…

  • Monday Motivation

    Today is a new day, a new week. How will you interpret it? Label you life in a positive light. Treasure the success of each day no matter how small a deed. Embrace the beauty awaiting you and feel blessed.  You are special.

  • Monday Motivation

    A new week, a fresh start. Past conflicts, arguments, words of regret behind you. Time to move forward. Think positive. And, Change your attitude.  — Charles Swindoll 

  • Workout Wednesday

    Wow! December 16th?! The end of 2015 is quickly approaching and soon the ball will drop!  As you fight to meet year-end deadlines and find the perfect gifts for your loved ones, work and family stress are steadily increasing. Don’t let the common end of the year holiday stress zap your energy, kill your immunity, and leave you feeling…

  • Happy Thanksgiving!

    Thanksgiving is not about a huge turkey and more feast or the grand consumer discounts – although these things may make us happy… Thanksgiving is about the quality time shared with friends and family counting our blessings and being grateful for all in our lives, no matter how small. Oftentimes, the large things we can see will only make…

  • Motivation Monday

    Santosha: Contentment, the second of the 8 classic Yoga stages and the theme of yesterday’s practice. Allow Santosha to be your theme this week. Be at peace with yourself. Do not rush or overwhelm yourself.  Be present. Find happiness inside, not from something outside yourself. Do not label or judge other individuals. Despite different fitness levels, skills, abilities, and…

  • Motivation Monday

    Monday is the start of a new week, a new beginning – forget the struggles and pain of last week or the weekend over-indulgences.      Focus on reaching this week’s goals – 1 – 2 lb. body fat loss… 1/4 – 1/2 lb. muscle gain… or, drafting a work proposal…      creating a…

  • Motivation Monday

    Why Do  You Workout? Dedicate today’s workout to you – Make it your hour! Feel your inner strength. Look happy and relaxed. Become aware of your positive impact on loved ones. What inspires you to attain and maintain an exercise routine? Please share your motivation manifestos!  

  • Walking Wednesday

    Reduce risk of  Coronary Heart Disease and Stroke Lower Blood Pressure (BP) Lower Blood Sugar Levels (glucose) Reduce risk of Osteoporosis Reduce risk of Breast and Colon Cancer Reduce risk of Type II Diabetes (non-insulin dependent) Improve Mental Well-Being! Ways to Fit Walking into A Busy Day  Park your car in the spot farthest from the…

  • Monday Motivation

    Which option will you choose this week? There is no wrong decision.  Find balance. To take a step forward and grow, you might have to take a step backward or laterally and be safe. Push yourself to experience challenges, to take the next step, and grow. However, never underestimate the importance of your physiological and safety needs.  Have a good week!