by Dan | Oct 9, 2011 | Exercise, Family, Motivation, Weather, Wellness/Health
This weekend in Brandon was the ESD cross country championship. Here Molly is leading for us in the JV race. She ran 4000 meters, and with the course they had, was 2 big loops, and one small loop. The big loops included a very big hill. Sarah and I, between 4 different races to watch, easily covered about 3 miles ourselves just trying to keep up and cheer, not only for our own kids, but Watertown as well.
Here Nick is at the bottom of the hill. He had to cover 5000 meters, and was 3 big loops, with that big hill each loop. We chose to at least stay at the bottom of the hill, and then kept running back and forth across the center of the course. I think by the time it was all done, we needed someone to cheer for all of the parents. It is a great way to show your kids how being active is important. They are in running a race, we can run back and forth for them as well. The good thing is the rain held off until everything was done.
Here is to a good week coming. Stay active.
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1473
by Dan | Oct 6, 2011 | Exercise, Family, Goals, Motivation, Wellness/Health
Today is our wedding anniversary. 21 years for Sarah and I. Just like everybody else, we have been through a lot, but we keep each other going. Whether it is taking care of our kids, our health, or each other, we are always there, and always have been. I may do a lot of my exercise with my Golden Retriever, Buddy, but Sarah is my ultimate training partner/partner in general. It is so much easier to focus on your health, and to try and eat right, and exercise, when your spouse is on the same page as you. If your spouse or partner is not with you, keep trying. Some day it may surprise you. We both ran today, and I also rode the bike. We are always active, and keep each other motivated.
Here is to many, many more years Sarah! Thanks to our friend/photographer Cory Ann Ellis for taking great pictures!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1470
by kelsey | Oct 6, 2011 | Cooking Tips, Food
Following a healthy and balanced diet isn’t always easy. Sometimes the healthy foods cost a bit more and it may require a little more work compared to driving thru the fast food drive thru or putting a frozen pizza in the oven. One of my favorite meals that’s very healthy and well balanced is stir fry. It’s a great way to get a lot of good veggies, lean protein, and some whole grains. In addition, if you cook your veggies and meat with olive oil or canola oil on the stove, you’re getting additional healthy fats and omega 3 fatty acids. When I make this meal, like I did last night, I usually try to make a little extra as it’s great for left overs. I use the frozen stir fry veggies, lean skinless, boneless chicken breast, and whole grain rice (cooked in a rice cooker). These are my preferences, however you could make your own mixture according to your taste preferences, which is another great thing about stir fry! In addition to the balanced meal, this doesn’t take long to make at all so it’s a great option for when you’re in a hurry or don’t want to take a lot of time to prepare a meal. Now I must mention that my all time favorite meal is roast beef and mashed potatoes….but I’ll save that one for another day!
-Kelsey
by kelsey | Oct 5, 2011 | Cooking Tips, Food
Last night at our STRIVE 2 Survive lecture, County Fair Foods supplied a delicious fruit pizza. Since it tasted so good, even with the recipe substitutions, I wanted to share the recipe with you. The blueberries and strawberries on top were extra tasty!
Ingredients:
1 C. all purpose flour
¼ c. confectioners sugar or sugar substitute
½ c. cold butter (Smart Balance)
8 oz pkg reduced fat cream cheese
1/3 c. sugar or sugar substitute
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 c. fresh strawberries halved
11 oz can mandarin oranges, drained
1 c. fresh blueberries
Glaze:
5 tsp cornstarch
1 & ¼ c. unsweetened pineapple juice
1 tsp lemon juice
In a large bowl, combine flour and confectioners sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly. Press onto an ungreased 12” pizza pan.
Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until very lightly browned. Cool on a rack.
In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Spread over the crust. Arrange the strawberries, oranges, and blueberries on top.
Glaze: in a small saucepan, combine the cornstarch, pineapple juice, and lemon juice until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Cool slightly. Drizzle over fruit. Refrigerate until chilled.
Enjoy!
-Kelsey
by kelsey | Oct 4, 2011 | Etc.
Yesterday, Brown Clinic participated in the Watertown Multi District’s Career Fair at the Watertown Senior High School. We shared our knowledge about our health care careers with students and gave them the opportunity to learn more by playing medical jepeordy. Stef Carlson above was the master-mind behind the interactive game that really helped students learn more about medical careers. Our booth won first place for most interactive and we were thrilled to have that honor! Below is a picture of our group. We represented several career fields including radiology, lab, nursing, health care administration, HR, and dietetics.
-Kelsey
