Health in Real Life

Health is the goal. Dog training, body and mind belong together.

At 48, I want to find out how health can become a lasting part of my everyday life through simple means, realistic training, conscious nutrition and consistent routines.

This blog documents that journey—with movement, nutrition, routines, setbacks and dog training as a distinct area of development. Honest, transparent and without pretending to be perfect.

Why I Write This Blog Where I Am Now

Three Areas – One Goal

Health is the common framework. Body and mind support the daily implementation, while dog training remains a distinct area of development. Across all three areas, the same principles apply: observe, plan, act consistently, recognise mistakes and improve step by step.

Body

Movement, strength, nutrition, recovery and measurable progress—with simple means and without short-term miracle programmes.

Mind

Routines, discipline, setbacks and the question of how lasting change can succeed despite work, family life, limited time and inner resistance.

Dog Training

We passed the theory test with Qyu, but not the practical test. What happens next with Qyu and Onni after the club’s summer break is still open.

Where I am now

Health

My planned health restart has not yet begun. My diet, movement and training routine are still unchanged from my original starting point. The next step is therefore not a progress report, but an honest start with a realistic and clearly defined health programme.

Qyu

We passed the theory test with one mistake. In the practical test, however, Qyu and I had one of our weakest runs. The down stay was particularly poor: Qyu got up three times. As a result, we did not pass the practical part.

Onni

The club is currently on its summer break. Until September, I am working intensively with both dogs on a reliable down stay. What happens after that is still open, as I can only attend the Wednesday BH companion-dog training with one dog.

Why I Write This Blog

This blog is my alternative to short-term health hype and perfectly staged success stories. I want to find out whether lasting change is possible in normal everyday life through simple means, honest documentation and consistent repetition.

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