Train for Life

Category: Inspiration

  • Thursday Nugget

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Scrambled Eggsadilla A Quick, Healthy Breakfast for At-Home or On-The-Go! Ingredients 1 Whole Organic Cage-Free Egg 1 Egg White (2 tablespoons of liquid egg whites = 1 large egg) 2 tablespoons Green Pepper (chopped) 2 tablespoons Red Onion (chopped) 1 8-inch Whole-Wheat Tortilla 1 ounce Almond Cheese (shredded) (may substitute…

  • Thursday Nugget

    Recipe of the Week Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream Do you have a sweet tooth? A healthy, green treat to satisfy your next craving! Ingredients 1 cup Unsweetened Vanilla Almond Milk (or milk of choice) 1 cup Frozen Spinach or Kale 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract 1 tablespoon Raw Honey ½ cup Mint Leaves 1 Frozen…

  • TED Talk Tuesday

    Are you a born leader with all of the tools needed to build a successful career? Or, are you seeking ways to improve your leadership skills? Whether you are a CEO of a successful company, a business owner of a new start-up, or a job seeker searching for ways to build your brand, Simon Sinek offers a simple and powerful model…

  • TED Talk Tuesday

    STOP what you are doing! Assess your body’s posture… Are you slouching, making  yourself small and inferior? Are you standing tall, making yourself big and powerful? In Social Psychologist, Amy Cuddy’s TED Talk, Your Body Language Shapes Who You Are, she discusses how body language affects how other people perceive us, and how we view ourselves. She demonstrates how “power posing,” or standing in a posture…

  • Thursday Nugget

    Healthy Recipe of the Week Chap Chae (Jap Chae) A special thank you to Anytime Fitness Renton member and my personal training client, Diane L. for this recipe!   Ingredients 4 ounces Flank Steak (very thinly sliced, against the grain) 2 large Shiitake Mushrooms (soak in warm water for 2 – 3 hours, slice into…

  • Thursday Nugget

    Recipe of the Week Coconut Cauliflower Soup with Ginger and Turmeric Ingredients 2 ½ – 3 lbs. Cauliflower (cut into 1 ½ florets) 1 Yellow Onion (chopped) 2 Garlic Cloves (minced) 2 Carrots (peeled and chopped) 2 Celery Stalks (chopped) 3 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil ½ teaspoon Ground Turmeric 2 teaspoon Fresh Ginger (grated) 1…

  • TED Talk Tuesday

    Are you challenged by your fears? Do you assume the worse cast scenario will happen, always? Do you find excuses to avoid the uncertainty? Reality is not perceived. You create reality in your mind. We, as human beings, have an innate tendency to assume the worst. Our fears can limit our awesome capabilities to create something amazing for ourselves…

  • Monday Motivation

    We are past the 6-week mark, the time when New Year resolutions often fade and we slowly drift back to our old habits. Fitness can feel like you need to perform fast sprint to the finish line, achieving immediate gratification. Do the following questions sound familiar? How many pounds can I lose? Can my lunch…

  • Thursday Nugget

    Recipe of the Week Maple-Glazed Salmon with Roasted Brussels Sprouts Ingredients 1 pound Brussels Sprouts (trimmed and halved) 1 large Red Onion (cut into 1-inch wedges, stem ends left intact) 2 tablespoons Olive Oil 2 tablespoons Pure Maple Syrup 2 tablespoons Whole-Grain Mustard 1 ½ pounds Skinless Salmon Fillet (cut into 4 pieces) ¾ teaspoons Salt…

  • TED Talk Tuesday

    Today is Valentine’s Day. Single or not, hate this day or love this day, Valentine’s Day is much more than red roses, chocolate candies, and expensive dinners. It is a day to love yourself before anyone else: husband, wife, boyfriend, girlfriend, mother, father, daughter, son, and even your pet cat or dog! If you do not treat yourself well, taking care of…