Train for Life

Category: Inspiration

  • Motivation Monday

    Motivation Monday

    What physical activity can you attach to an existing habit you practice every day? One-minute plank while the coffee brews in the morning? Squats during your virtual office meetings? Single-leg balance while brushing your teeth before bedtime? Will this activity give you energy or drain your energy? Choose a morning movement that will fuel your day. Choose…

  • New Month. New Year. New Beginnings!

    New Month. New Year. New Beginnings!

  • “Learn from the Old… Embrace the New.”

    Learn from the uncertainties, struggles, and mistakes in 2020. Make 2021 a Year of Resiliency.  Start fresh and experiment with a new lifestyle change in 2021! “How do I change my unhealthy habits and routines to healthier ways I can sustain in the long-term?” Establish S.M.A.R.T. Goals! S  Specific M Measurable A Achievable R Realistic T Time-bound …

  • Happy New Year

    As 2021 washes away, how about making a New Year resolution to be a “compassionate mess”? This means that instead of focusing on getting it right, we focus on opening our hearts. Even though it’s important to try to alleviate our suffering by making needed changes in our lives, the truth is we’ll surely fail…

  • Motivation Monday

    Motivation Monday

    All you need in order to have total happiness, fulfillment, and love in your life you already have right now, whoever you are, wherever you are.  — Dr. Wayne Dyer Look around your environment now. Name one thing (big or small) that brings you  joy, happiness, and gratitude. * You are a magnificent human being. Always feel…

  • Laughter is Medicine

    While the holiday season can bring much happiness and joy, this time can also bring tears and sadness. This year, 2020, is no exception.  It is okay to be sad. It is okay to cry. It is okay to show your true feelings. Everybody and every body have positive and negative emotions. The key is to have a…

  • Merry Christmas

    Merry Christmas

    Whereever you are… Whoever you are with… Be grateful, blessed, and happy on this special day. It is not about the presents, what is inside the biggest box under the tree, or the day after Christmas sales. It is about sharing this time with family and friends (wearing our face masks or over Zoom), celebrating the Lord,…

  • Motivation Monday

    Motivation Monday

    Be happy with being you. Love your flaws. Own your quirks. And know that you are just as perfect as anyone else, exactly the way you are. — Ariana Grande * Take chances, make mistakes. That’s how you grow. Pain nourishes your courage. You have to fail in order to practice being brave. — Mary Tyler…

  • Laughter is Medicine

    With the holidays taking on a different twist this year, what is one positive attribute? what is one small joy? what is one thing to make you smile? A few funnies to turn a frown upside down… 

  • Foodie Friday

    Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Squash, Corn, and Black Bean Salad Ingredients 2 1/2 cup Butternut Squash (diced) 1 1/2 cup Corn Kernels (2 ears fresh, frozen, or canned) 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil (divided) 1/4 teaspoon Salt (to taste) 3/4 teaspoon Chili Powder 1 cup Wild Rice (may substitute with Quinoa, Farro, or similar)…