by Dan | Mar 19, 2011 | Exercise, weight lifting, Wellness/Health
Sandbagging out at the lake all day. I guess that’s what filling/lifting/hauling 50 # bags of sand/gravel will do to you. We are all wiped out. My family from SF came up today, and we spent the day doing this. I call it the ulitmate workout. Everyone worked above and beyond. You start to figure out where your weak spots are when you are doing this all day. Hopefully it will all be of benefit. We all definitely got our exercise for the day today.
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1271
by kelsey | Mar 17, 2011 | Food, Weight Management, Wellness/Health
Is snacking bad for me? No! Snacking is great to help you feel more energetic. The trick is to only snack when you are truly hungry, to choose your snacks wisely, and practice portion control. Most individuals need to eat something every 4 hours to keep their blood sugar levels steady. Having a small snack (100-200 calories) in between meals can prevent you from overeating at meal times as you won’t be as hungry or starving. Here are a few ideas for you.
▪ String cheese and whole-grain crackers
▪ Nonfat yogurt mixed with fresh fruit and granola
▪ Cereal and milk
▪ Cut-up fruit or vegetables with yogurt dip
▪ Whole-wheat pita filled with hummus
▪ Low-fat or whole grain corn chips with salsa
▪ Fat-free or whole grain tortilla filled with turkey, cheese, and vegetables
▪ Half of a bagel topped with peanut butter and banana slices
▪ Low-fat popcorn with grated Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top
▪ Fat-free pudding cup
▪ Handful of nuts mixed with a few chocolate chips
▪ Low-fat milk and 2-3 gingersnap cookies
-Kelsey
by Dan | Mar 16, 2011 | Exercise, Goals, Motivation, Wellness/Health
We are all waiting anxiously for Spring to come. Here Buddy just keeps staring out the window watching the snow melt. He can’t wait to be able to be outside on a regular basis again, without the snow and ice. Hopefully now we won’t all be have to be worrying about flooding now. We just got done going for a walk, and he was bouncing all over the place ready to go. Now, that is what a training partner will do for you. They help keep you going, keep you motivated, and help get you out the door even when other things need to be done. Thanks Buddy for helping me realize what things are important in life! Here’s to looking forward to good weather, and a great Spring!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1268
by kelsey | Mar 16, 2011 | Etc.
Need to restart your resolution or want to get in shape for summer? Our spring session of STRIVE 2 Survive is gearing up to start the first week of April with our first lecture on April 5th at 5:30pm at the County Fair Banquet Hall. Please check out our calendar with the full lecture schedule on our “INFO” link under “CALENDAR.” Enrollment is starting NOW so call us today (886-8482) or email us (“CONTACT Link”) to reserve your spot and get the enrollment process started!
-Kelsey
by kelsey | Mar 15, 2011 | Diet, Food, Weight Management, Wellness/Health
White, yellow, and brown produce contain nutrients that promote heart health and reduce cancer risks.
Fruits: banana, brown pear, dates, and white peaches
Vegetables: cauliflower, mushrooms, onions, parsnips, turnips, white fleshed potatoes, white corn
This wraps up the color wheel of produce. To help promote optimal health, we encourage you to choose a variety of colors when shopping for seasonal fruits and vegetables. For example, instead of grilled chicken and mashed potatoes, try topping your chicken with salsa, substitute a sweet potato over the white potato, and add a nice green salad topped with pear and strawberries! A colorful meal is not only visually appealing, but it also contains an abundance of nutrients and flavor!
-Kelsey
