What a Nice Change in Weather Lately!

What a nice break in the weather lately.  Nothing like a 70+ degree shift in temp.  When the wind chills were -30 below or worse, to going almost 40 above, it has been great to get back outside for a run or walk.

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It does not really feel like winter going out for a run in these temps.  Very comfortable.  Yesterday the wind was not very fun, but it was absolutely perfect this AM.  Sarah took advantage of this as well.  Here she is out for her morning run.

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And of course, Zeus cannot be left out.  He loves going out for a walk, and when it is this nice out, we can go 3-4 miles with him, and we won’t freeze.  That is what Zeus and I did this AM.  He is getting bigger all of the time.

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I don’t know how long this break in the cold will be, but get outside and enjoy it.  It was really was a nice morning to be outside.  Keep moving everybody!

Dr. Dan

Consecutive Exercise Day #:  2669

2015: What would make a Happy New Year?

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What are your goals/plans for 2015?  What do you want to do?  To Achieve? It basically comes down to what is right for you.  Only you can decide what that may be.  Just remember to keep some basics concepts in mind.  Look deep inside of you to decide what is it that is really important to you.  What drives your interests?  What truly is important to you?  For me, it always boils down to the main essentials:  My Family!

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My kids home for Christmas, with Molly’s boyfriend Tanner.

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Sarah enjoying having everybody home for Christmas too.!

And of course, we can’t forget about Zeus!

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Just remember, keep in mind what is important to you, and then set your goals in relation to them.  It will be much easier to create goals that are important to you.  Set those goals to be challenging, but achievable.  Remember to take into account your schedule limitations, as everybody’s is different.  How hard are you willing to work, and what are you willing to sacrifice?  As long as you keep your core objectives in mind of why you are even wanting to have goals in the first place, then they will be much easier, and rewarding, to achieve.  Keep moving everybody!

Dr. Dan

Consecutive Exercise Day #:  2652

 

 

 

 

 

 

Working out for the Holidays!

Who says just because the holidays are here you can’t still workout, and yet still have fun.  Megan is home from school, so we have been going to Anytime fitness together.  Molly will be too.  Meg and I had some fun this AM while we were there.

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Of course, we get to laughing so hard, we have to remember we are there to exercise!  Here are a few more shots…

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Megan started out a little slow trying to smile for the camera…

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Then she started to smile a little more in between sets…

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Just remember, even though it is the holidays, you can still work in some time to be fit, and take care of yourselves.  Keep moving everybody!  Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas!

Dr. Dan

Consecutive Exercise Day #:  2644

Home for the Holidays!

Whoever said that brothers don’t miss sisters, has missed out on a lot of things.  Megan came home from college for Christmas…George Mason University in Farifax, Virginia.  Nick may be the tough guy, but deep down, he missed his sister.

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Mr. Tough guy is happy!  Megan has not been home since mid August.  Molly made it home from SDSU a few days prior, but did not get to come to the airport because she had 4 wisdom teeth removed the day prior.  Believe me, she would have rather been at the airport!

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We get to be a full family again for the next few weeks.  This is what the holidays are about…spending time with the people you care about, and love.  Not what presents you are going to get, or go have to buy, or the rest of the stress that goes with the holiday times.  Just spend time together.  Both girls have already asked when I am going to be working out, as they want to join me.  Whether at home, or going in to Anytime Fitness, it does not matter.  Another opportunity to spend together, and be healthier as a result.  As I have said before, the family that works out together…lives longer and stays together longer, and gets to spend more time together. Enjoy the holidays coming.  And remember, keep moving everybody!

Dr. Dan

Consecutive Exercise Day #:  2641

What Are You Waiting For?

Are you taking advantage of the improved weather lately?  Are you getting out to enjoy it?  If not, what are you waiting for?  This morning was great for a morning run, and yesterday went out in the afternoon for a walk.  The fog this AM made it seem very calm, quiet, and peaceful, especially when going by the lake.

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Hopefully you took advantage of the great weather.  It will be easy to remember the nice weather from yesterday with the special date we had:  12/13/14!  We won’t see this sequence again in our lifetime.  Are you waiting for the right excuse?  Are you waiting for the perfect day? Are you waiting until the time is right?  Well, that time, and day, is now!  Get out and enjoy!  Keep moving everybody!

Dr. Dan

Consecutive Exercise Day #:  2634