Some more great views of the ocean while at Mexico. Great scenery…great time for relaxing. We did a lot of walking along the beach, and it hardly even seemed like exercise. When you have some great temps, and great things to look at, the time goes by so fast. We will continue as the week goes on…
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1253
Today marks one of my favorite months in the world of nutrition. March is National Nutrition Month and this year’s theme is “Eat Right with Color.” Adding a splash of colorful seasonal foods to your daily intake not only gives you a festive meal, but also provides a great deal of nutrients. Including a variety of foods and colors to your diet will help you maximize the nutritional values of your meals. Stay tuned to future posts as we explore the color guide to foods.
-Kelsey
Well, reluctantly, we are back to South Dakota. We had a great vacation in Mexico…first time there. If you can’t get out of the cold here, then you can explore Mexico this way. I am going to take you on a tour of some of the great sights, and show you some of the things we did while on vacation. You have to take time to relax and enjoy, but you can still find time to stay active as well. There were lots of activities going on, which definitely helped, because I have to say, the diet kind of went of vaction also. For short time periods, that is OK also. You have to enjoy some of these things in life as well. You can help balance this out a little bit by continuing to stay active and exercise. We took walks on the beach, ran outside, worked out in the fitness center they had, went snorkeling several times, and took tours of the sights that invovled a lot of walking as well. Of course, we had plenty of R & R as well. Stay tuned for a tour of Riviera Maya in Mexico!
Dr. Dan
Consecutive Exercise Day #: 1252
Throughout our STRIVE 2 Survive wellness program and many of our blog posts, you will find us discussing the importance of having a support system -aka- ‘a buddy’! Dr. Dan’s dog’s name is Buddy…and is literally his running and biking buddy. I rely on my family and close friends to keep me motivated to stay on track with my wellness goals. Your buddy could be your pet, spouse, friend, co-worker, sister/brother, etc. Whoever it is, ask for their support in your wellness efforts! Those that have a support system are often times more successful with their goals.
-Kelsey
Tomorrow’s STRIVE 2 Survive lecture given by Dr. Clark Likness will be focusing on the wellness wheel and how the different parts of our lives contribute to overall wellness. It’s a great topic as many other factors contribute to our weight issues and overall health. Since Dr. Dan is off enjoying sun and warmer temps, I am going to show you all some seated exercises you can do at home or work. Looking forward to seeing you tomorrow!
-Kelsey