by kelsey | Mar 29, 2011 | Etc.
Our spring session of STRIVE 2 Survive will be starting next Tuesday, April 5th. If you’re looking to lose some weight, improve your blood work, gain strength, learn more about nutrition and exercise, and/or improve your overall wellness….we’re here for you! We have had excellent results with our past groups and look forward to another awesome group before we take a summer break. It’s not too late to sign up so call or email us today to learn more and reserve your spot! STRIVE 2 Survive applies to all who have a heart beat!
-Kelsey
by Dan | Mar 26, 2011 | Goals, Motivation, Wellness/Health
A favorite spot of mine to think…A quiet place, in amongst the trees, overlooking the lake. On calm days is a great escape to think about the everyday things in life, what to concentrate on, and what is important. The good thing about this now is this picture brings me back to those moments, and there is no snow or ice to look at. Only nature, and all the answers it can provide. Looking forward to spending time doing this again, hopefully soon…
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1278
by kelsey | Mar 24, 2011 | Cooking Tips, Diet, Food, Weight Management
One of my favorite foods on the grill is kabobs. It’s a great way to get lean meat and vegetables in one meal through a healthy cooking method….and it’s even easy to make! You can choose lean chicken, pork, steak or shrimp and add some vegetables such as sweet potatoes, zuchini, peppers, onions, or tomatoes. To complete your meal you could add a side of wild or brown rice. I am looking forward to enjoying this meal when the weather warms up again!
-Kelsey
by Dan | Mar 24, 2011 | Exercise, Goals, Motivation, Wellness/Health
Anybody else getting really tired of Winter? Everywhere you go, people are talking about the weather, and how it is getting them down. The weather is getting us all down! When we get “down”, then everything else seems to slip too, especially our efforts to take care of ourselves. This is a time when you have to dig down deep to stay motivated with your goals, to stay focused on what is important, in the face of all of these outside challenges. I think it is time to focus on some motivational points to help keep our focus. Here is a view of one of the lakes out in the Black Hills this past summer. It is easy to just get lost in your thoughts when out looking/walking/hiking in something this nice and peaceful. Stay tuned as I concentrate on some other views/aspects/pictures to help get us, and me, through these weather challenges right now…
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1276
by kelsey | Mar 23, 2011 | Cooking Tips, Diet, Food, Heart Health, Wellness/Health
Well it’s kind of hard to talk about grilling in the middle of this March blizzard, but I thought we can discuss it now so you can start preparing your refridgerator with tasty grill foods! Beef is a real common meal in my house as my husband and his family raise cattle. Red meat has somewhat gotten a bad rap with being linked to increased heart disease risk, however there are still very lean and nutritious selections of red meat that can fit into a part of a healthy diet.
Saturated fat is the type of fat that is naturally found in beef, thus we want to encourage you to choose lean selections to limit the amount of unhealthy fat you consume. Next time you’re shopping for beef, choose greater than 90% lean hamburger and look for key words such as “loin” and “round” as these are indicators you are getting a lean selection. For example, the sirloin steak is leaner than a t-bone steak. In addition, you may consider buying locally from a farmer/rancher to ensure you are getting quality meat. If you are looking for good recipes, I encourage you to check out the Beef Industry’s website at www.beefnutrition.org.
-Kelsey
