by Dan | Sep 27, 2011 | Exercise, Goals, Motivation, Wellness/Health
Well, today I started a new year. I finished after yesterday, 4 years in a row of exercsising everyday! Now it is second nature. I do it without even thinking about it. That is what you need to do in regards to your exercise and activity. Once it becomes a habit, it becomes much easier. Don’t get me wrong, there are days that are still tougher than others, but the hardest part is getting out and doing it. Once you get going, the rest gets much easier, and you feel so much better, and are happy for doing it. Keep your chin up! Keep at it! You can do it too! Remember to pick activities that you like to do. If you do activities that seem more of a chore, or you really don’t like doing, you won’t continue with it. I enjoy my activities, and right now, would not have it any other way!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise day #: 1461
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 | Aug 28, 2011 | Exercise, Family, Goals, Motivation, Wellness/Health
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
by Dan | Aug 27, 2011 | Exercise, Family, Goals, Wellness/Health
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
by Dan | Aug 13, 2011 | Exercise, Family, Goals, Motivation, Wellness/Health
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
