by Dan | Aug 7, 2011 | Exercise, Goals, Motivation, Wellness/Health
The weather is very nice today…looked like rain earlier, but now nice and sunny. Went out for a walk with Buddy…people out on the lake tubing, boating, fishing, people out walking, families out riding their bikes. Great time to think. Everybody was having the same idea. Overall, what does it take to motivate you? We all have different interests, and we all need to take care of our health…but what are the driving forces for you? What is it you want to get out of exercise? This is where you have to look deep inside you to get the answer that is going to help you. Once you do this…
…then watch the fireworks take off! You will feel much better. You will have more energy. You will be happier! Getting to that point is what is tough though. As I go with the blog here for a while, I am going to touch on motivational ideas, places to go, suggestions that may help “fire you up”. We are all different, and certain things will motivate some, but not others. That is the secret. So, the first lesson…don’t give up! Don’t quit looking for that trigger that is going to change your life, and/or motivate you. Good luck! If you have any suggestions….PLEASE let us know so we can post them. Maybe some other people may be triggered by your thoughts or suggestions. If it worked for you, why not for others?
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1412
by Dan | Aug 6, 2011 | Equipment, Exercise, Family, Goals, Heart Health, Motivation, Wellness/Health
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
by Dan | Aug 2, 2011 | Exercise, Family, Goals, Motivation, Wellness/Health
The State Swim meet for SD was this last 3 day weekend down in SF. Lots of kids! Very hot and humid. Here is Megan on lane 5 taking off for the backstroke. Tons of kids swimming, and lots of parents screaming!
Here is Megan leading in the backstroke. If only I could swim like her! Swimming is a great form of exercise, and when we have access to a pool here in town, it is one form of exercise to take advantage of. I had a patient in today who started swimming earlier this year. He had neck and back pain and was overweight. He could not swim one length of the pool to start with, which is 25 meters. He now has no back or neck pain, swims a couple of MILES at a time, loves it, and has lost over 25#! If something is worth having or fighting for, then you have to make the effort to keep going. If he had quit at the beginning, nothing would have changed. You have to find your own motivation, match it to your abilities, and work at it! It will be worth the process. Good luck!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1407
by Dan | Jul 24, 2011 | Exercise, Family, Goals, Motivation, Wellness/Health
Yesterday was the Run Around Lake Kampeska 1/2 Marathon, and also a 10K and 5K race. Here is the finish lines for the 5K and 10K. We had a big thunderstorm, and over 2 inches of rain earlier during the night, but cleared in time for the race. It did not do much to help with the humidity though, as it was still very warm running during the race.
These road race/fun runs are a good social get-together as well. Everybody is either out to compete, or just get their exercise in with a group. Here people are gathering afterwards for food and awards. Everybody had a good time. These events are also a great way to meet new people, and everybody has the same intentions…they are trying to do something to help with their own health! Try one out if you never have participated in one before.
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1398
by Dan | Jul 21, 2011 | Exercise, Motivation, Wellness/Health
Watertown now has a bicycle club–WBC–Watertown Bicycle Club. They meet each saturday morning, and now, during the summer, it is at 7:30 AM at McKinley Park. Anybody is welcome to ride along. It is a good social event each weekend. Wear helmets! The WBC was created to get more people bicycling; increase the visibility of bicycling in Watertown; promoting and advocating bicycle education and safety, to name a few. Later on in August they are hosting a century ride–a 100 mile bike ride to be help in Watertown. More details can come in regards to this in the near future. Their web site is www.watertownbicycleclub.com. Check it out!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1395
by Dan | Jul 13, 2011 | Exercise, Family, Motivation, Wellness/Health
The triathlon last week had approx 83 individuals, and about 15 teams, with each of the teams either doing 1 leg of the triathlon, or at least some combination of the three. Here are 2 of the 3 members of “Team Reif”…the one on the left is my son Nick, who ran, and by him is his friend Sean, who rode on the bike.
The 3rd member of “Team Reif” is my daughter Megan, who swam. This was a great event to have your kids, or family members in general, get out and work together, and all have the opportunity to be active, and have fun.
Below is a picture of a true “family” committment to the event: Team Alwin. Leann and Dave participated, had their kids involved, brothers, and then parents who were the cheerleaders. They even had Team T-shirts made. They had a lot of fun, and they worked together, and all were able to participate in one way or another. This is how you stay active as a family. Make it fun, work together, make memories, and stay healthy!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1387
