by Dan | Mar 1, 2011 | Etc., Exercise, Holidays, Motivation, Wellness/Health

Well, reluctantly, we are back to South Dakota. We had a great vacation in Mexico…first time there. If you can’t get out of the cold here, then you can explore Mexico this way. I am going to take you on a tour of some of the great sights, and show you some of the things we did while on vacation. You have to take time to relax and enjoy, but you can still find time to stay active as well. There were lots of activities going on, which definitely helped, because I have to say, the diet kind of went of vaction also. For short time periods, that is OK also. You have to enjoy some of these things in life as well. You can help balance this out a little bit by continuing to stay active and exercise. We took walks on the beach, ran outside, worked out in the fitness center they had, went snorkeling several times, and took tours of the sights that invovled a lot of walking as well. Of course, we had plenty of R & R as well. Stay tuned for a tour of Riviera Maya in Mexico!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1252
by Dan | Feb 17, 2011 | Exercise, Motivation, Wellness/Health, Winter

Sarah and I get to take off on Saturday on a vacation to Mexico…first time for us. Time for a break from the snow and cold…Now that is what I need to help increase the motivation. I will take lots of pictures of the scenery there to share when we get back. Lots of food and relaxation, but we also still exercise everyday. It would not be very difficult to let everything slip on vacation, and then come back with an extra 5-10#. This way we can still eat and enjoy things, yet still keep our health in check. Looking forward to a week with my best friend! If I am able to send text messages, I will attempt to twitter the Mexico happenings!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1241
by Dan | Feb 15, 2011 | Exercise, Motivation, Wellness/Health, Winter

One view from the top of Terry Peak out skiing. What a view! I am glad I had my camer on my that day. It also allowed me to take a few rest breaks and take a few minutes to really take a look at the view. You really do get a different perspective when you are at the top, and coming down different paths between the trees. Unless you see it, it makes it hard to describe the true experience. Fun day, and got to share it with Sarah, one of my brothers, and a nephew.

Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1239
by Dan | Feb 13, 2011 | Equipment, Exercise, Wellness/Health, Winter


Last weekend at Terry Peak in the Black Hills. Temp in the upper 20’s. Made for some great pictures as well. I just had with me my point and shoot camera in case I wiped out. I will show some scenery pictures over the next few days from the view on top of the mountain. Pretty impressive. Here you see two shots of Sarah coming down the hill. No big spills for her either. It was a lot of fun, but you realize how much you use for thighs for control on the skis. Legs were wiped after 3 hours of this.
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1237
by Dan | Feb 11, 2011 | Exercise, Motivation, Winter


With the weather warming up, it would be a great time to go out cross country skiing. Sarah and I had an afternoon off last week when we were in the Black Hills for a conference and we went cross country skiing. Weather was in the upper 30’s–perfect! We spent the afternoon up in the Hills on the Mickelson trail. Wonderfull way to spend outside, and enjoy the scenery, and exercise all at the same time. Will show some more pictures over the next few days.
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1235