by Dan | Jul 13, 2014 | Exercise, Family, Goals, Motivation, Wellness/Health
I had stated in an earlier post about Dr. George Sheehan…cardiologist, runner, writer, and philospher. Sheehan believed that life should be simple, that people needed to free themselves from the things that squash creativity adn play. Play, he believed, was serious business, and people should make time for it. For Sheehan, running was play. That is how I try to make it too. Here above is Steve and I at the Disney Goofy challenge, stopping at about mile 8 for our wives to take a photo. We presented ourselves well from South Dakota.
Sarah and I keep that in my too, not only in how we take each run, but how we take life. You need to have fun. Of course, there is a time to be serious, and get things done, but it can be done in fun ways as well. Here we are the one year for a halloween run.
Have fun! Be healthy! Life is too short not to do this. Take each day as a gift, and do with it what we can. At the end of each day, we should be able to look back and say…”What did I accomplish today?” We should then feel good about what we did accomplish. There are always challenges, pressures, things to get done. Always! This will never change. But, making running fun…play…allows us to handle things in life much better as well.
More thoughts from Dr. Sheehan in posts to come! Keep moving everybody!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise day #: 2480
by Dan | Jun 29, 2014 | Exercise, Goals, Motivation, Wellness/Health
Why do I run? I have been asked this many times. How can it be fun? The elements to have to contend with; the boredom of being on a treadmill; doing all this when you are tired; how do you have enough time in the day; these are all statements I hear. Bottom line: It is my escape. It is my time to get away from all of the stress of everyday living. It is my time to think. It is time for me…We all need to have “me time”. How we do this is up to us. We can choose to be healthy about it, or not. I choose the healthy route.
It is perfect for me…to look, escape, think…just me and nature. I love it, and will do it as long as I can! The famous physician, cardiologist, Dr. Georeg Sheehan, who helped shape the running revolution, has authored some amazing books about running. I am currently reading them. I think I will expand on some of the topics he wrote of in this blog. There is a lot to learn from him, and he wrote a lot of this in the 70’s and the 80’s. Incredible inspiration behind all of this. Stay tuned…
Keep moving everybody!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 2466
by kelsey | Jun 25, 2014 | Diabetes, Diet, Food, Heart Health, Weight Management, Wellness/Health
I am excited to inform you all that Brown Clinic was selected to participate in a nutrition research study with South Dakota State University’s Nutrition Department regarding metabolic syndrome. The study will be testing two diets (the DASH diet and the BOLD diet) and their effects on metabolic syndrome.
- DASH diet–Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension: Considered the “gold standard” heart-healthy diet, this eating plan featured vegetables, fruits and low-fat dairy and limited red meat and sweets
- BOLD diet–Beef in an Optimal Lean Diet: Similar to the DASH diet (rich in vegetables, fruits, whole grains, nuts and beans) and protein amount, but uses lean beef (4 oz./day) as the primary protein source, whereas the DASH diet used primarily white meat and plant protein sources.
Participants must:
- be between 18-65 years of age
- have central obesity (waist circumference >35 in, in women and > 40 in, in men)
- and 2 of the 4 following risk factors to be included in the study:
- elevated triglyceride concentrations (150 mg/dL)
- low high-density lipoprotein (HDL)
- cholesterol (< 40 mg/ dL in men and < 50 mg/dL in women)
- high blood pressure
- elevated fasting plasma glucose (=100 mg/dL)
Participants will receive the following:
- Tailored diet instructions and weekly exercise goals at your initial meeting (free to the participant).
- Two follow-up meetings with the Registered Dietitian Kelsey Raml (free to the participant). Duration of the study is 10-12 weeks long.
- Free lab work at the beginning and end of the study.
- Compensation for this study is limited to tailored diet instructions and $100 in HyVee gift cards upon completion of required steps.
This study is funded by the South Dakota Beef Council. I am really excited to be a part of this study as the results could play a significant role in nutrition recommendations for metabolic syndrome!
If you are interested in participating, please contact me to determine if you are eligible! If you know of someone who may be interested, feel free to share this information with them and get in contact with me!
Thank you!
Kelsey Raml, MS, RD, LN
Registered Dietitian
605-884-4226
kelsey.raml@brownclinic.org
by Dan | Jun 22, 2014 | Equipment, Exercise, Family, Goals, Heart Health, Motivation, Weather, Wellness/Health
It is officially Summer time! Get outside and enjoy the weather when it is nice. Here Zeus is taking Sarah for a walk. He is ready to go, holding the leash in his mouth. He starts out of the gates strong, but then starts to fade before too long.
He is still leading the pack, but we get about a 1/4 mile down the trail, and he has to rest, and looks at us thinking “you can carry me anytime now!” We just take a rest, then go off again. His stamina is increasing, just like all of us when we start out. We have to start slow, keep going, and then gradually keep increasing the time. Walking, running, biking…whatever! Just get out and move!
After our run this AM with the running club, I took off on my bike around the lake..15 miles. Great day for a ride.
There is a variety of activities to do, just take advantage of this time of year, and get out. Take your spouse, kids, significant other, friend, pets, other relatives…whoever! Motivate each other to keep going. Enjoy the weather while we can. Keep moving everybody!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 2459
by kelsey | Jun 18, 2014 | Diet, Food, Weight Management, Wellness/Health
We have all been exposed to the “magical diet secrets” advertised frequently on the Dr. Oz show at one time or another. Whether you are a faithful viewer of the program, or simply catch bits and pieces while flipping through the channels, it is likely you have heard advertisements for; raspberry ketones, ‘magic weight loss cures’, and the ‘No. 1 miracle in a bottle.’ While Dr. Oz is famous for promoting a variety of nontraditional weight loss schemes and products, his claims are also getting the attention of some other very important individuals- members of the U.S. Senate, to be exact.
An article posted in USA Today states Dr. Oz is being “scolded” by senators for his false advertising of weight loss products such as raspberry ketone supplements and more recently, Pure Green Coffee Beans. Both of which are facing charges from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for false advertising to consumers.
Even if we hate to admit it, clever advertising can have an effect of pulling us in and making us believe in a product that may not live up to its claims. So how can we, as consumers, protect ourselves from the false advertising often found in the world of weight loss solutions?
The FTC has published a series of “Gut Checks,” designed to help consumers spot false weight loss representations in advertising. There are seven “Gut Check Claims” listed by the FTC that are proven by experts to be 100% false. Knowing these claims can help consumers spot a phony product before it’s too late. The full list of “Gut Checks” can be found at the following link: http://www.business.ftc.gov/documents/0492-gut-check-reference-guide-media-spotting-false-weight-loss-claims, but here are a few to remember when looking at weight loss products:
Think twice before using/advertising any product that claims it:
1. Causes weight loss of two pounds or more a week for a month or more without dieting or exercise;
2. Causes permanent weight loss even after the consumer stops using product;
3. Causes substantial weight loss by wearing a product on the body or rubbing it into the skin.
Example:
CLAIM #3: Causes substantial weight loss by wearing a product on the body or rubbing it into the skin
Gut check. Weight loss is an internal metabolic process. Nothing you wear or apply to the skin can cause substantial weight loss. So weight loss claims for patches, creams, lotions, wraps, body belts, earrings, and the like are false. There’s simply no way products like that can live up to what the ads say. That’s why these variations on the claim should fail your gut check:
So before you go running to try the latest wrap, supplement, or ‘miracle diet solution,’ remember to do a Gut Check!
Sources:
Gut Checks: http://www.business.ftc.gov/documents/0492-gut-check-reference-guide-media-spotting-false-weight-loss-claims
USA Today Article: http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/people/2014/06/17/dr-oz-senate-panel-weight-scams/10701067/
-Submitted by Katelyn Connick, SDSU Dietetic Student
by Dan | Jun 15, 2014 | Exercise, Family, Heart Health, Motivation, Wellness/Health
I want to wish all you Dad’s out there a Happy Father’s Day! You help us stay on track, are there to watch our back continuously, and you always show us how much you love us! Appreciate you Dad’s while you can, as we don’t know when we are not going to have them around anymore. I miss my Dad every day…but I always have his memories. If he told me anything, it included, by his actions, how important family is, and should always be. I am trying to be there for my kids as much as I can as well.
I have stated many times that my reason for the consecutive exercise, and trying to take care of my health, all revolve around 4 goals. Those goals remain the same, and they are: Sarah, Megan, Molly, and Nick. Thank you for all you do for me as well. I am the father for you three, but I hope you will always refer to me as Dad…that has much more meaning to me. It takes someone special to be a Dad. Happy Father’s Day to all you Dad’s out there! Keep moving everybody!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 2452
