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
by Dan | Feb 6, 2011 | Exercise, Winter
OK. Show of hands….who is officially tired of winter? If we get anymore snow, I think the house will be buried. I already can’t see out of the kitchen window. One bright spot is at least I am not having to do as much strength training inside, as the shoveling is accumulating fast, and is weight lifting and aerobic exercise. The snow was good the last several days when Sarah and I were at a conference in the Black Hills. The afternoons were free, so one day went cross country skiing, and the next day went down hill skiing. I will have some posts coming up of this, plus intermittent ones in regards to staying healthy through the winter. I have gotten a little bit more behind on discussing this, as other interesting things have come up to talk about. Oh well, never a shortage of topics. Keep your chin up, and lets use this weather to our advantage. It also makes us appreciate Spring and Summer more.
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise day #: 1230
by Dan | Feb 1, 2011 | Diet, Exercise, Goals, Motivation, Wellness/Health
Well, how is everybodys New Years Resolutions doing one month into it? Have your goals still been realistic? Are you trying to do too much all at once? Are you frustrated, had enough, and ready to quit? I have been hearing lots of these phrases lately. Remember, all of this is about a “Lifestyle Change”, not a weight loss program. You cannot expect to watch all of your calories, and push exercise, and expect everything to fall into place right away. You will have setbacks. Tackle either the calorie counting/diet changes, or the exercise first, and then slowly incorporate the second phase in. Here is a picture of me after one of my marathons. I am totally exhausted. I gave it everything I had. It took 2 people to help get me up off the ground here. Bottom line….you don’t quit! You may have to slow down, turn down the intensity, but you keep working at it. Anything worth having is worth working for. That thing worth having is YOU! Remember when you are struggling, “Reflect” back on what worked and what didn’t, and adapt to it. Perserverance is a big key! Keep going!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1224
by Dan | Jan 27, 2011 | Exercise, Winter
A great day to get out for a run. Nothing like a 50-60 degree positive change in temperature to get fired up and get out the door. Very calm winds as well. Sounds like tomorrow will be more of the same, then we get to dive back into the arctic zone again. Take advantage when these days come, and get outside and get active. Whether running or walking, it does not matter. Get away from the boredome of continuous workouts inside. Later.
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise day #: 1219
