by Dan | Mar 25, 2012 | Exercise, Motivation, Weather, Wellness/Health
Saturday morning was incredible for the weather. We could not have asked for a better day. Very warm, and calm winds. People were out on the bike trail all over watertown, either riding their bikes, walking, or running. They all took advantage of a great day. I started out riding my bike to the rec center to meet at 8AM for the Watertown Area Running Club. With them, I ran 4 miles, then got back on the bike, and rode a total of 30 miles. Coming back home, I ran into Tom B., finishing his run from the rec center with the club, and ended up going on another 2 mile run with him. Then when I got back home, Buddy was waiting to go for a walk, so went walking 4 miles with him. Spent all morning working out, but it was very enjoyable. I am getting ready for a marathon, and recovering from a calf injury, so with all of this, I could still work hard, yet take it easy on the calf. It is coming along very nicely now.
This is the view Buddy and I had along the bike trail. All of the ice is off of the lake. You can see from the water how calm everything is. It was a very enjoyable, calm walk. You just can’t beat the scenery, and there is no comparison of this type of exercise, versus being inside on a treadmill. Don’t waste the good weather. Hope you all had a good weekend. Keep moving!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1641
by kelsey | Mar 22, 2012 | Etc., Food
The warmer weather, turning of green grass, and birds chirping are signs spring is here! Spring is always a great time to do some “spring” cleaning! We often think about spring cleaning in regards to the outside of our house such as cleaning windows, etc, however it’s also really important to take a good look at the inside of your house, especially the inside of your fridge and freezer. Take look at the food products inside your fridge, if anything is expired or has a signficant odor, cleaning is a must! First off, empty your fridge so that you can really clean inside. You can use a vinegar water (equal parts) solution to wipe the inside out. The acid in vinegar helps destroy mildew. Then wash inside the fridge with a baking soda and water solution. Be sure to scrub the gaskets, shelves, sides, and doors. If able, allow several days to air out. If your fridge is extra smelly, you can sprinkly fresh coffee grounds or baking soda loosely in the bottom of your fridge or place them in an open container. Another option is to place a cotton swab soaked with vanilla inside freezer and close the door for 24 hours.
“For more information on how to keep your refrigerator safe and clean, check out our Refrigerator Safety Tips and visit homefoodsafety.org.”
Reference: http://www.eatright.org/Public/content.aspx?id=6442468402
Happy Spring Cleaning!
-Kelsey
by kelsey | Mar 21, 2012 | Food
Have you heard that the USDA now requires all meat to be labeled in the grocery store? It’s pretty exciting news as you are now able to know the full nutrition content of these products! Next time you are in the grocery store, I encourage you to take a little time to check out the new labels. Just keep in mind we recommend choosing lean sources of meat such as white meat poultry without the skin, 90% or greater lean hamburger, fish, pork loin, etc. Processed meats such as sausage should be limited. When you examine the meat labels, pay special attention to the fat content and make efforts to choose meats that are lower in total and saturated fat. This will not only help promote heart health, but also help your waist line!
-Kelsey
by kelsey | Mar 20, 2012 | Etc.
Today is an exciting day for us! We are ending our winter STRIVE and starting our spring STRIVE…and it’s the first day of spring! As we look forward to more warmer weather and sunny days, it’s a great time to put YOU first by improving your health and wellness. We still have some room in our spring program, so if you are interested in learning more or getting enrolled, contact us today! Our first meeting is tonight at 5:30pm at the County Fair Banquet Hall. We look forward to another great group as we work together to STRIVE 2 Survive!
-Kelsey
by Dan | Mar 18, 2012 | Equipment, Exercise, Motivation, Weather, Wellness/Health, Winter
Here I am saturday morning, after going out for a 40 mile bike ride. It was in the mid 50’s when I went, drizzling, and very foggy. With all of the melting that is has been doing, the mud was flying. But, it felt so good to be outside riding again, instead inside. By the time the sun was really coming out, so was the wind, so it was drying the mud fast. Here is a close up view:
You can see all the mud on the bike, and on it, it was getting pretty dried on. I felt like a little kid playing in the dirt! Spent part of the afternoon cleaning off the bike as well. Mid to upper 70’s for weather in mid March–I don’t remember the last time this has happened. I am taking advantage of it, and enjoying it for as long as the weather cooperates. You all need to do the same. Keep moving everybody!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1634
