2013 Update =D

Hey everyone, did you miss me???

Here’s what is on the agenda this summer:

* April 28th: Spartan 5 Km – Caledonia (Liam & I)
* May 5th: PVEC – 5 Km – Bridgewater (Liam & I)
* May 11th: Osprey – 5 Km – Riverport (just me)
* May 19th: Bluenose 1/2 Marathon – 21 Km – Halifax (me plus Liam 10 Km)
* June 2nd: Cut & Run – 10 Km – Chester (just me)
* June 9th: Muffin Run – 5 km – Lunenburg (just me)
* July 13th: Privateer days: 8 km – Liverpool (Norma & I)
* Aug. 3rd: Cherry Hill – 10 Km – Cherry Hill (Norma & I)
* Sept. 8th: Bert Corkum – 8 Km – Lunenburg (Liam & I)
* Oct. 6th: Riverport Duathlon – 4/28/4 Km – Riverport (just me)
* Oct. 13th: Valley Marathon – 42 Km – Wolfville (just me)

Come join the fun =D

So, I’m Pill Free as of Today! =D Geezer Fitness – 15th month – Feb. 18, 2013:

 

As you all know, I had started my journey in 2011 at 290+ pounds, taking 13 pills of medication a day and the Dr. was threatening Insulin!!! In Dec. 2011 I started my “eat smart” routine combined with 60 minutes a day of “movement”. (Treadmill, Bike Spinner, Walking, Running, Biking, etc.)

I was making excellent progress and by the time I went to my Internalist for a 6 month follow up appointment to see how I was doing in July 2012, he had suggested that I switch from 1 Diamicron a day to 1 Metformin and provided Trajenta in case my sugars spiked. I was also down to just 1 – 4 mg of Coversyl for BP, and I was still taking 1 Losec for stomach acid. He also suggested I drop the 1 Lipitor for Cholesterol as well: the new total: 3 pills down from 13 =D

Since then, I never needed the Trajenta, I eliminated the Metformin, I have weaned myself off of the Losec, and I was down to just 1 Coversyl a day. I had also started taking my Blood Pressure regularly and brought my chart with me (mostly 115ish over 65ish).

So, TODAY, down 100 pounds and holding; my Dr. says; “it’s time to get rid of my last pill – no more Coversyl”!

Wow, Moving to Live Works! That’s right! ZERO Pills as of today! =D

Down 100 lbs and I no longer need the original: 8 pills for Diabetes, 3 for High BP, 1 for High Cholesterol, and 1 for Hiatus Hernia! I started taking the first one at 18 =|

I’m Blown Away!!!! Thank-you, Thank-you, Thank-you everyone for supporting me through this incredible journey!

Cheers, Scott

 

Geezer Fitness – News Update: Did my first 1/2 marathon today =D

Big thanks to all of the BTC’ers for your kind company at HB today!  I’m pretty pumped to have my first (un)official half Marathon (21.1 km) under my belt with a time of 2:11 =D 

The last 10 of 100 laps got really exciting, haha ;P

So, I’m 55 today! =D Geezer Fitness – 15th month – Feb. 9, 2013:

So, I’m 55 today! =D

I always thought about “Freedom 55″ as an age to retire, as if retirement itself was the goal.  I now realize that it is far more about becoming comfortable in your own skin!  It’s about stepping back from things that stressed you out and taking on the things that make you happy.  It’s about overcoming your fears and finally making those changes you have always dreamed about!

It seems on reflection about my turning 55 today, that I have done exactly that over the last few years.  I’m surrounded by a wonderful family each of whom I am so very proud, I’ve traded a stressful career in banking to become the teacher I always dreamed of being, I’ve adopted a healthier lifestyle and shed over 100 pounds, I’ve become a happy runner & cyclist again and have found new meaning in the simplest things in life.  I now dream of backpacking around Europe vs. watching life pass me by in a rocker.

As I think back over my life so far, it seems that the most important things are truly not fortune & fame after all, but rather the love of a wonderful family, the full embrace of one’s work in their community, the chance to share the things I’ve learned with my students and athletes, sharing the most wonderful adventures with good friends and loved ones, and the opportunity to rise every morning excited to live life in the moment.

Yes, it seems that despite not being rich, or retired; that I am truly free at last.  I would like to thank every one of you who has humbled me along the way by allowing me to share some valued time and space with you.  Love always, Scott.

Mid month update =D

Just wanted to thank Tammy & the Go Fit crew for welcoming me into their fitness regime last night at the HB Sudios Sports Centre and for kindly allowing me to share their time and some stories about my journey. 

I can’t wait to visit them in future weeks to see how well they are doing and how far they have travelled – slow run – or other method =D 

Thanks again and Best of Luck to you all =D  

Miss Me? 2012 Wrap up =D

Miss Me?  2012 Wrap Up! =D Geezer Fitness Program – Month 13: December 2012:

Glucose AC:               All below 6.5 (should be 4.0-7.0)

Blood Pressure:      All well within the “Normal” range (below 120/80)

Exercise:                    Minimum 60 minutes Daily – Run/Treadmill and Bike/Spinning

Side Note:       Finished out my thirteenth month of Geezer Fitness as I began routine wise.  No changes to smarter food choices coupled with a minimum body movement activity of at least 60 minutes every single day.

                        Still weighing in at around 190 lbs (down 100 from winter 2011) with no weight gain through the dreaded Christmas season. =D

                        I also cut one more pill from the list (.5 Beta blocker is gone), so I just have the 1 x 4 mgs of Coversyl for Blood Pressure and the 1 x 20 mgs of Losec every 3 days for my Hiatus Hernia.  From 13 to 1.3 =D

Final Note:     Sorry on Dec. 1st after posting 365 days worth of Geezer Fitness I did promise you one entry per week in December, but life got busy and so, all I have is this 13th month recap, Hope that is OK.

                        Go ahead start at the beginning of my blog and you too can live the dream; a healthy body and a new life in just 1 year!  What are you waiting for? =D

At the Dec. 1, 2012 – 5 Km Santa Run =D

At the Dec. 1, 2012 – 5 Km Santa Run =D