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
The Reiffenberger Family, all geared up with examples of their favorite type of exercise…ranging from swimming, to biking, to running. As a parent, your children learn best by example. You set the tone, and it is much easier for your kids to follow and stay active. Their interest in sports may be different, but that is OK. The goal is to help enusre that they stay active. For me, running, biking, exercise in general–is a refuge, from work, the chaos and stress of raising 3 children, and just the everyday stress and struggles of life. It is not just about escape though. I love to exercise, and the feeling it gives me. I have more energy, I am staying healthier, and I have the stamina to keep up with my kids. I am living life to the fullest. After all, is that not what life is about? A special thanks to Cory Ann Ellis, friend, and family photographer, for capturing a great moment that will end up hanging up in our house.
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1433
The Cross Country season is under way for the school year as of yesterday with the first Watertown home meet. It ended up being a very warm afternoon for a race, but considering the usual weather for Cross Country, this was great. Here Nick is running, and really enjoys the sport. He spent a good part of the summer running and biking to get ready.
Here Molly is in her race. Both did well for the first meet of the year. A lot of work lies ahead, but they are up for the challenge. They have a friendly rivalry between themselves, not to mention with Dad! I think they realize maybe Dad is not as slow as they think he should be. We all have fun together, and it makes for a good activity/sport that we can do together, and you don’t need any special equipment to do it. Enjoy the weekend.
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1432
Great weekend for weather, and even better for hanging out at the Lake. Spent the weekend with some friends, and had a bonfire Sat night, then to the Lake sunday. Very relaxing. Our friend even went on a bike ride with us this AM, so we got our exercise in early.
Here are some of us enjoying the water activities. Great to just relax and have fun, and leave the pressures of everyday hectic life behind for awhile. We all need days like this. Take advantage of the weather yet, and spend as much time outside as you can. Good dive into the water Ayden! It was fun Kaleb, and Cory Ann, always good to see you. It was a fun weekend. Family and Friends–important to focus on the important things in life. It was good for me to get out, and not try to be working on something, or just working. Thanks!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1426
Wow! No “ordina”ry weekend. My twin brother, Don, after following his dreams, and achieving his goals, had his ordination ceremony friday night, being ordained a lutheran minister. Whatever our dreams, whatever our beliefs, we all have the right to make OUR OWN INDEPENDENT CHOICES…and it is up to us to follow our choices. We have the freedom to choose our path in life. We also have the freedom to choose about what we do in regards to our health, in most instances. We can either exercise and watch our diet, and be healthier, reaping the benefits of this, or choose not to, and deal with all of the ramifications that can come about as a result.
I just want to say, “I am proud of you, Bro!” You made your dream come true. Your wife, kids, and the rest of your family were behind you, and it was great seeing things come to reality for you. You made a good CHOICE! Follow along as I continue to discuss about things in life/issues that help influence our choices.
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1418
Like Mother, like Daughter! Here Sarah is getting ready to ride along on the bike to keep Megan company for her run. It helps having a training partner to get you moving. Sarah had run earlier with me as well, but cut it a little short so she could go finish with Megan. Megan normally is the swimmer, but the season is now done as of last week, and she is starting to figure out the importance of cross training to stay in shape, and in the long run, will help with her swimming.
So everybody…whoever you can get…a friend, family member, pet…who can help get you motivated and out the door…take advantage of their help! We all need a little boost once in a while, and it helps for all of us to stay healthier. Especially family…who else can you count on more to help get through tough times, and to keep us going? Have a good weekend…enjoy the weather!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1411