Shrinkathon

Posted in Health, Personal on February 11, 2008

Part of the reason I went back to Chilliwack this last weekend was to get caught up on sleep before all the craziness begins this month and next. Thankfully I managed to do just that, and often slept in until 11:30 or noon. I actually feel fairly refreshed, which is a nice change.

Chilliwack Rainbow

One of the things I’m going to try to do over the next two months is to lose a few pounds. Before being in the hospital and all my surgeries, I was in a fairly happy place with regards to health. But this last year has been tough and I haven’t really been that vigilant with watching what I eat and getting exercise.

So, I’ve decided I’m going to make a focused attempt to drop down to the happy zone again in the next few months, which means I won’t be going out and doing things as much (since I don’t really have a lot of time these days). Not sure how much I’ll blog about my efforts, but we’ll see what I can do. Considering I’m about to go on antibiotics again, I probably won’t have alcohol to contend with, which should make it easier. But for all of you who like to offer me sweets, I’d appreciate it if you can keep them to yourself for the next few months.

My birthday is coming up in April, so we’ll see if I can be back in happy land by then.

Wish me luck!

8 Responses to “Shrinkathon”

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Kat February 11th, 2008 at 10:52 am

Best of luck, Duane…it’s not easy or quick and if you need tips..ask.
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Duane Storey February 11th, 2008 at 10:53 am

Cool thanks!
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Amber February 11th, 2008 at 10:59 am

Good luck Duane! I’ve lost 22 pounds since Jan 1 using this site. It keeps track of your calories in vs. calories out for you (with your input of course) so you can create a manageable caloric deficit and shed some pounds. I’m lovin it!
http://caloriecount.about.com/
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Pamela February 11th, 2008 at 12:56 pm

Good luck! That picture is beautiful!
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John February 11th, 2008 at 1:09 pm

Duane, you’re welcome to come over and help me assemble my elliptical trainer ;)

We’re both on the same path it would seem.
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Duane Storey February 11th, 2008 at 1:11 pm

Yah, time to get in shape for the summer. My mini goal is 20 lbs, hopefully by my birthday. We’ll see.. Just got back from a quick workout at the gym.
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Ami February 11th, 2008 at 1:31 pm

I, too, am trying to get back on the path to fitness.
Good luck on your shrinathon!
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Amanda Kyffin February 11th, 2008 at 6:32 pm

Hehe… Shrinkathon, so clever!
Wishing you all the best with that :-)

BTW That picture is absolutely gorgeous! Perfect shot!