by Dan | Nov 25, 2011 | Exercise, Family, Holidays, Motivation, Wellness/Health
Here was the registration area for the Turkey Day Race/Walk yesterday on Thanksgiving. All of the packets of the pre-registered people are all set up. There were also people registering that morning. A total of 329 participants for the day.
Here Jill Makepeace, family and friends are getting ready for the race. They decided to participate wearing “tutus”. It was a great way to spend the morning. Pumpkin pie for all participants, but after the race/walk was done. You had to earn your pie! I will show a few more images tomorrow as well.
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1520
by Dan | Nov 24, 2011 | Exercise, Family, Food, Holidays, Wellness/Health
Happy Thanksgiving everybody! Here we all are getting the food ready, and about set to sit down. We had just participated in the Annual Hiedeman Turkey Day run/walk earlier this AM, and are now getting ready to eat. We got our exercise in for the day, and can now justify “splurging” a little with the food.
The food was wonderful, and well worth the effort. Sarah and the kids, her mom, brother, and sister even all went out for a walk after eating because it was so nice out. Now they have room to do it again for supper. Are not holidays fun, or what? Have a good Thanksgiving, and hopefully you get to spend some time with your family. I will post some pictures of the race today later this week.
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1519
by kelsey | Nov 22, 2011 | Holidays
With Thanksgiving only a few days away, you are probably busy getting your groceries and putting the final touches on the holiday menu. With our society putting so much focus on holiday eating, it’s hard not to over-indulge! Here are a few tips to help you get through it without having to unbutton that extra button for more belly room.
- Survey the entire table and decide what foods are really worth eating and what foods can be ignored. Why waste calories on foods that don’t even bring you pleasure!
- Eat a snack before you leave home or indulge in the big feast. If you come to the table starving, you’ll be more likely to over-indulge.
- Eat your calories instead of drinking them. Watch out for high calories drinks such as alcoholic beverages, egg nog, punches, etc.
- Try not to hang out near the food. Find a comfortable spot in another room and focus on your friends and family rather than the food.
- Drop out of the clean plate club. It’s ok to leave a few bites behind!
- Choose light meat over dark meat (less calories and fat)
- Skip the pie crust and go for the filling
- And most of all enjoy the meaning of the holiday and all that we have to be thankful for!
-Kelsey
by Dan | Nov 21, 2011 | Exercise, Family, Holidays, Motivation, Wellness/Health
The annual Turkey Day Race, 5K run and 2 mile walk, will be again on Thanksgiving, this thursday, starting at 10 AM. The weather is supposed to be great, and it is a great way to get your exercise in before you sit down and eat the rest of the day. It is a great social gathering, and usually about 150+ people that come. Below is the information for the race. Come out and enjoy before the holiday meal!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1516
by kelsey | Nov 17, 2011 | Cooking Tips, Food, Holidays
With Thanksgiving a week away, many are starting to think about getting their holiday groceries and starting the prep work for the holiday feast. As you look at your recipes and menu, take some time to further examine ways to lighten up your recipes. Try these tips:
- In soups, sauces, puddings, and desserts: replace whole milk or cream with low fat milk, evaporated fat free milk, or nonfat dry milk
- To make dips and toppings: use low fat or nonfat cottage cheese or sour cream
- To make salad dressings: use nonfat yogurt or low fat buttermilk
- In place of 1 whole egg: use 2 egg whites or 1/4 c egg substitute
- In place of regular cheese: use fat free or reduced fat cheese
Next week we’ll discuss some strategies for staying on track with healthy eating with all the temptations that the holiday foods involve. And be sure to come visit us at the Brown Clinic booth at the Women’s Escape on Saturday!
-Kelsey
by Dan | Oct 31, 2011 | Holidays, Motivation
Have a safe and Happy Halloween everybody. It just goes to show, you are never to old to have fun with this holiday. Here is a picture of Dr. Lawrence today. He used this costume multiple times with patients today, who all this was just great! They thought it was fun to see a doctor have fun at work!
Of course, with kids at home, you are always going to have fun, regardless of their age. Here Molly carved a pumpkin this weekend, and then wanted to bring it to the “doctor” because her pumpkin got “sick” while she was carving it. At least that is the story she is sticking with. Here is a picture of her “art work”.
Have a fun holiday everybody. Relax, and don’t take life so serious. There are more than enough opportunities for this to happen. Have a good week.
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1495
