by Dan | Nov 17, 2011 | Exercise, Motivation, Weather, Wellness/Health, Winter
The temperatures are definitely dropping! It was kind of cold running this AM. Ice is beginning to develop on the lake, and we are supposed to get snow on saturday. I wanted to make sure to get out and run today, and will again tomorrow. Even though it is cold, it is still easier to be out with no snow or ice. This is where you really have to start with some self-motivation to get yourself to go out and exercise. You still have the option of being inside, but I like getting out and being able to look around. The bike paths are still clear yet, so I am going to use as long as I can. Maybe I will see you out there yet. The temperature may be dropping, but you need to keep your will power climbing. Hang in there, and again, KEEP MOVING!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1512
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 kelsey | Nov 16, 2011 | Diabetes
Did you know that about 25 million people in the United States are living with diabetes? A great deal of my work at the clinic is working with patients who have diabetes and are working hard to keep their blood sugars in a desirable range. Diabetes is characterized by the body’s inability to make or use insulin properly. Risk factors include obesity, inactivity, poor diets, family history, history of gestational diabetes, older age, and some ethnicities are more at risk than others. Managing your diabetes is essential to help prevent any long term complications such as impaired vision, kidney function, nerve damage and heart disease.
Checking your blood sugars regularly is one step for keeping good control of your blood sugars. In addition, it’s important to limit high sugar and white refined grain foods, pay close attention to your carbohydrate intake by eating consistently throughout the day (several small meals and snacks/day), practicing portion control, choosing more whole grains, lean meats, and healthy fats, and of course staying active. Achieving this balanced diet isn’t always easy, which is why we’re here to help! If you want to learn more about eating healthy for good blood sugar control, contact us today!
-Kelsey
by kelsey | Nov 15, 2011 | Etc.
The Watertown Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Women’s Escape Saturday and we invite you to attend! It is going to be held at the Codington County Extension Complex from 10 am – 4 pm. Admission is $5 and they are accepting donations of bath, body or hair care products for the Women’s Resource Center. There are a lot of excellent booths and great speakers. A light lunch consisting of soup, sandwiches, and dessert will be available for purchase. I will be hosting the Brown Clinic booth so be sure to stop by and visit!
-Kelsey
by Dan | Nov 13, 2011 | Equipment, Exercise, Weather, Wellness/Health, Winter
With the weather starting to turn cold, you can still exercise outside, you just need to have the right gear on. Here, I am an underarmour beenie hat on that helps keep moisture off of my head when I am sweating, and helps to cut down on wind penetration.
The jacket is a goretex jacket, which when it is cold, and especially middle of winter, I won’t go outside to exercise without it. It blocks the wind, yet breathes, so when I am sweating, it helps keep the mosture off of me to prevent staying cold. The mittens I have on are also goretex, and keeps them very warm.
The winter tights work well to about 20 degrees, then the goretex pants go on, for the same reason as with the jacket.
The biggest thing to keep in mind is dress in layers, and have the base layer that is next to your skin be of a material that will help keep the moisture off of your skin: underarmour, polypropylene…not cotton, as this keeps you cold and holds the moisture against your skin, so you lose heat faster.
Remember, you can still exercise outside when it is cold, either running or walking, but you need to be smart, and dress appropriately.
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1508
