Softball Weekend

Softball weekend for Nick.  Here huddling with his teammates.  Great activity for the kids…and the parents, walking back and forth,  and on and on…Great weather for tourament this weekend here in Watertown.

Nick getting ready for a hit.  Fun watching them, and will make for a good part of Fathers Day tomorrow.  Will add another post tomorrow in this regards.  But, will just say early, to all you Fathers out there…I hope you have a great day tomorrow!  You all deserve a day for you!

Dr. Dan

Consecutive Exercise Day #:  1362

Perfect Spring Weather

A perfect Spring Day…great temperature, calm winds…perfect to be outside.  These golfers enjoy the day, and get exercise, although they would get more exercise if they leave the cart behind. 

Besides anything exercise related, spending time out like this is a good social event as well.  A time to relax, enjoy the company of friends, and be active.  This is all important when it comes to general wellness, and well being.  So, everybody, get outside, and move!  Go do something, and enjoy this weather.

Dr. Dan

Consecutive Exercise Day #:  1360

Rhubarb

This month’s featured vegetable of the month on one of my favorite websites (www.fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org) is rhubarb.  In the last couple of years I developed a liking for rhubarb. I’m not sure if this is because I usually eat the rhubarb in a dessert and I have a terrible sweet tooth or if I really do like the flavor…either way it’s a great way to get in another serving of vegetables in my diet. Yes, that’s right you read it correctly: vegetable. Rhubarb is actually a vegetable but we think of it more as a fruit as we can it into jam or jelly and use it in desserts like we would apples or strawberries. Here is my pan of cut up rhubarb that I made into a delicious cake.  Recipes usually ask for a great deal of sugar to sweeten the rhubarb up so if you are watching calories and sugars, try using Splenda or the Splenda blend when baking.  You can also check out the website above for more ideas on how to prepare and serve fruits and vegetables.

Enjoy!

-Kelsey

Congratulations to our STRIVE 2 Survivors!

Congratulations to our spring group of STRIVE 2 Survive! Last night was our last lecture with this group.  We have seen excellent results and are excited for everyone’s success! Here Dr. Dan is doing a demonstration and learning activity on goals and priorities as they are essential for success with your health and wellness!  Take a look at our calendar (“INFO” tab) for dates of our fall session. Call now to get your name on the list!!

-Kelsey

Hospital Hill Run/Walk 2011

And we are off!  Yesterday was our 15th annual Hospital Hill run/walk.  We had approx 200 participants.  Best of all…we had great weather!  Good turn out, for a good cause…proceeds will go the Prairie Lakes Caring Club House. 

Nick after the race…he got 3rd overall…but I was breathing down his neck as I came in 5th.  Good day for the race, and Nick had a good 14th birthday as well.  The race was initially developed by me 15 years ago as a means to get people out and be active, whether running or walking.  Stay healthy, and have fun!  Thanks to all my support people for helping to make this event a success…there is no way I could do this by myself.  Thanks to all of you for all of your help!

Dr. Dan

Consecutive Exercise Day #:  1356