Train for Life

Category: Inspiration

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week A refreshing treat after a workout or on a hot summer day! Protein Power Smoothie Ingredients 3/4 cup Milk of choice 1/2 Banana (ripe) (*I recommend frozen.) 1/2 cup Raspberries (frozen) 1/2 Blueberries (frozen) 1 scoop Protein Powder of choice 5 Ice Cubes Ingredients In a high-powered blender, combine the…

  • Simple Memorial Day Salad

    A healthy recipe to bring to your Memorial Day barbecue, summer potluck, or meal prep for the busy week ahead! A special thank you to wellness expert, author, and senior Peloton instructor, Emma Lovewell for sharing this recipe. Simple Chickpea Salad Ingredients (2) 15-ounces cans of Garbanzo Beans (drained) 2 cups Cucumbers (diced) (*Persian Cucumbers…

  • Mindful Monday

    Just Like Me Bring to mind someone you are mad at now, in the past, or save this prompt for a future upset. Say to yourself: This person is learning about life, just like me. This person wishes to be loved, just like me. This person has suffered in the past, just like me. This…

  • Mindful Monday

    Role Models Perseverance is the continued effort to do something despite difficulties or failure. How would a person you admire deal with your problems? What would this person say or do to keep persisting?   *   After completing the first leg in Peloton’s Palomar Mountain Climb Series with Christine d’Ercole today (May 18, 2024),…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Day Are you seeking a healthy side dish or appetizer? Do you have an abundant supply of tomatoes to cook before expiring? Do you want to get creative in the kitchen with your own bruschetta instead of a store bought variety? Blistered Tomato Bruschetta Ingredients 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil…

  • Therapy Thursday

  • Mindful Monday

    Celebrate Imperfection The Leaning Tower of Pisa is famous for its unstable foundation. What is a quirk that you can learn to appreciate in someone? Pick a personal struggle or flaw and turn it into something that spreads inspiration.     *   My Self-Reflection A quirk that I can learn to appreciate in someone is…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Summer is around the corner! A refreshing, sweet, and guilt-free treat! Double-Chocolate Smoothie Bowl Ingredients 3 Large Bananas (peeled and frozen) 1 cup Cauliflower Rice or Florets (frozen) (*May substitute with frozen blueberries, strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, acaí, dragon fruit, or coconut) 2 tablespoons Pure Cocoa Powder 2 tablespoons Chocolate Chips, Carob…

  • Mindful Monday

    I Dissent Fight for the things that you care about… in a way that will lead others to join you. When you feel wronged, attack the issue, not the person. Present the facts, not the blame. enduring change, happens one step at a time. -Ruth Bader Ginsburg           Reference Woo, J. (2023).…

  • Welcome May

    May is Mental Health Awareness Month. For this month, focus on slowing down and simplifying. What is one thing you can remove from your schedule today?