Train for Life

Category: Inspiration

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Spicy Black Bean Soup Ingredients 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil 2 medium Yellow Onions (chopped) 3 Celery Ribs (chopped) 1 Large Carrot (chopped) 6 Garlic Cloves (minced) 4 1/2 teaspoons Ground Cumin 1/4 – 1/2 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper 2 cups Cooked Black Beans (may be substituted for (1)…

  • Wellness Wednesday

    Wellness Book Recommendations  *Not listed in any particular order.   “The Joy of Movement: How Exercise Helps Us Find Happiness, Hope, Connection, and Courage” by Kelly McGonigal, PhD Learn More on NPR Buy Now on Amazon   “Live More Happy” by Dr. Darren Morton Learn More on Wellcoaches Blog Buy Now on Amazon   “The Path:…

  • Motivation Monday

    I have learned that as long as I hold fast to my beliefs and values – and follow my own moral compass – then the only expectations I need to live up to are my own. — Michelle Obama   Nothing is impossible. The word itself says, “I’m possible!” — Audrey Hepburn   The thing that…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Asian Pear and Pink Lady Apple Chicken Salad Ingredients Dressing 1/4 cup Fresh Lemon Juice 1/4 cup Rosemary Olive Oil 4 tablespoons Honey White Balsamic Vinegar (*amount as desired) 1/8 teaspoon Fresh Ground Ginger 1/4 teaspoon Salt (*optional) 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Salad 2 Cooked Chicken Breasts (chopped) 1 Asian Pear…

  • Workout Wednesday

    Make today’s workout simple! While a high-end, 5-star gym, state-of-the-art cardio equipment, and shiny, scratch-free weights can all increase fitness motivation, neither are necessary for a safe and effective workout! As a Certified Spin Instructor for nearly 10 years, I grew very accustomed to the Keiser M3+ bike and Precor Spinner bike. Both leading indoor cycling bikes are…

  • Motivation Monday

    Words of Inspiration What is success? I think it is a mixture of having a flair for the thing that you are doing; knowing that it is not enough, that you have got to have hard work and a certain sense of purpose. — Margaret Thatcher   To succeed in life, you need three things: a…

  • Foodie Friday

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Warm Spice Sweet Potato Salad Swap your rich mayonnaise Potato salad for a healthier summertime classic! Beta carotene and vitamin C rich sweet potatoes improve joint health while ginger and turmeric boast anti-inflammatory benefits and cinnamon helps manage blood sugar. This salad is a triple win! Ingredients 1/3 cup Red…

  • Wellness Wednesday

    How to Climb Any Mountain Has the COVID-19 pandemic caused you to slip off track from your January 2020 resolution? Try setting a commitment instead. Commitments include an action plan. Be committed to feeling and looking like your best self all year around. Do not try to change everything at the same time. Pick one and stay consistent. Keep in simple! Prioritize:…

  • Meditation Monday

    How do we effectively respond when faced with ongoing stress and trauma such as, the COVID-19 pandemic? Dr. James Gorden (founder of the Center for Mind-Body Medicine) demonstrates three short and beneficial meditation practices in his webinar, Reducing Stress and Restoring Hope. Soft Belly Meditation Mindfulness Meditation Expressive Meditation Next time you are overwhelmed, scared,…

  • Happy International Cat Day!

    With the crazy, uncertainty of 2020, we all may feel this way at times… …Like hiding inside a tunnel!