Train for Life

Category: Inspiration

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Patriotic Smoothie Popsicles Ingredients 1 medium Banana (frozen) 5 ounces Unsweetened, Plain Cashew Yogurt (*may be substituted for diary yogurt) 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract 1/3 cup Blueberries (frozen) 1/2 cup Strawberries (frozen) 5 ounces Strawberry Cashew Yogurt (*may be substituted for diary yogurt) Directions Pulse banana, plain yogurt, and vanilla extract in a…

  • Welcome July

    Welcome July

  • Motivation Monday

    Success is a state of mind. If you want success, start thinking of yourself as a success. Joyce Brothers The next time you’re faced with something that’s unexpected, unwanted and uncertain, consider that it just may be a gift. — Stacey Kramer Self-Love Action Whether I have had a lot of good things happening lately…

  • Laughter is Medicine

    Laughter is Medicine

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Chickpea Cookie Dough Ingredients 1 can of Chickpeas (drained and rinsed) ½ cup Creamy Peanut Butter (unsalted recommended) 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract 2 ½ tablespoons Maple Syrup ½ teaspoon Cinnamon 1 tablespoon Ground Chia Seeds ½ cup Dark Chocolate Chips (mini recommended) Directions Drain and rinse chickpeas. Place in a…

  • Motivation Monday

    Failure is not the opposite of success; It’s part of success. — Arianna Huffington Only I can change my life. No one can do it for me. — Carol Burnett If you want to fly, you have to give up the things that weigh you down. — Toni Morrison Self-Love Action This week I will…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Green Risotto Short-grain brown rice is Chef Kate’s recommendation for an “amazingly creamy risotto”! Do you have an enameled cast iron pot? It will help the risotto cook evenly. Image source: https://inharvestfoodservice.com/products/short-grain-brown-rice/ Ingredients 3 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil 1 Onion (finely chopped) 1 cup Short-Grained Brown Rice 1/4 cup Dry…

  • Motivation Monday

    You have to remember the value of your individuality, that you have something different to offer that nobody else can. — Jennifer Lopez Self-Love Action This week, instead of taking action or making a decision immediately, I will exercise patience to ensure I am making an optimal choice. Sometimes, when we are patient, a better…

  • Laughter is Medicine

    Laughter is Medicine

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Muesli with Fruit and Nuts A refreshing, healthy summer breakfast or snack! And, another option for hot oatmeal. And, a healthier alternative than commercial cereals with often-misleading health claims. Ingredients 1/3 cup Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats 1/4 cup Slivered Almonds 1/4 cup Raisins (may substitute for another dried fruit) 2 tablespoons Ground Flaxseed…