by Dan | Sep 18, 2011 | Exercise, Motivation, Weather, Wellness/Health
Rode around the Lake this afternoon on my bike after it quit raining and started to warm, and the weather was perfect to go for a walk. Bike path is good at times, but sometimes you just need to get off of the beaten path and be alone to think. It was a perfect day for that. Everything is always so busy, with all of us having a thousand things to do, and even that won’t get us caught up. We need to get things done, but we also need to take time to relax and enjoy. In the next few days, it is supposed to cool down again, and then will warm back up again, and last awhile. I am ready to hang on to these kind of days for as long as possible. Take the time to get out…you won’t regret it. Enjoy the coming week.
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1453
by Dan | Sep 15, 2011 | Exercise, Goals, Motivation, Wellness/Health
When you are deciding on your goals, take to the time to sit back and really think about them. What do you think you can reasonably expect to change, or accomplish? What do you expect to get out of the change should you achieve it? So before you go diving into a list of goals that may be unreasonable, or unachievable, sit back and really take the time to think about it. This goes for exercise in general. Even when you do get into a regular exercise routine, it is OK to listen to your body and relax, or take a day off if you need it, or to ease back on how much exercise you may do that day. You need recovery days too. Here Sarah sits out at the lake and takes in some rays of sun after we had gone out for a bike ride around the lake on sunday, when it was still really nice out. Enjoy the relaxation time too!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1450
by Dan | Sep 8, 2011 | Exercise, Goals, Motivation, Wellness/Health
We had our first session for the next S2S program, and we had a discussion on goal setting. You as an individual have to decide your own goals, and what it is you want to achieve with your health, and how exercise and proper nutrition can help. You have to make yourself “Stand Out” in your own eyes. One way to help with this is to keep in mind when it comes to your goals, be SMART.
Your goals need to be: Specific; Measurable; Achievable; Realistic; and Timely–SMART. As long as you keep your focus on these components, it will easier to reach your goals. These next several posts will help elaborate more of things to consider when creating your goals.
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1444
by Dan | Sep 5, 2011 | Exercise, Family, Motivation, Wellness/Health
Happy Labor Day! Hopefully you will be able to get out and enjoy some of the day, or even from the weekend if you were really lucky. Weather is very comfortable, and our good weather won’t be lasting long. Get out on the water, or go for a walk, clean up the yard, somthing…but spend it outside and enjoy the day. Good day for family time as well. Relax!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1441
by Dan | Sep 4, 2011 | Exercise, Weather, Wellness/Health
The best way to protect yourself against skin cancer, whether melanoma or other type, is prevention. Starting with what you wear can make a big difference. Here I have a hat on, and one that would even be better is one with sides on to cover the ears. I have a swim shirt with a SPF factor of 50 on, and long swim shorts. The other thing to keep in mind is the sunscreen. You want sunscreens that can block both UVA and UVB light. Sunscreens with an SPF factor of 50, or sun protection factor of 50, more effectively block UVA with a higher SPF factor. Below are some examples.
Sunscreens come with different SPF ratings, some as a cream, some as a spray on. You want one that is more water or sweat proof. For me, with my light complexion, I use a sunscreen with an SPF rating of 100. They never had this when I was younger, and I have been burned enough times that I do not take any chances anymore. I can spend time outside, either working, exercising, playing, whatever, and not worry about getting burned, which in the long run, increases your potential for the development of skin cancer. The things you do today, will pay dividends in the future…in regards to many things!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1440
