Getting back on the wagon

So work and life have gotten in the way of my own health in the past year, which is the same story I have heard from hundreds of patients.

My goal however is to join my family which have all taken up speed skating, a sport which I once enjoyed but now find painful due to my weight and lack of fitness.

To kick things off, I have enlisted a trainer at our hospital fitness center, with 2 meetings a week to make sure that I show up. We are starting slowly to avoid injury, but it feels great to be in a gym again.

Secondly, I am trying to get group support from my Facebook friends on my Henry Dorn MD page, which like Weight Watchers seems to be an effective way of staying on track.

I am also considering a wager too in order to keep me focused. Amber Kelly, a great local counsellor & friend, suggested that I write a check to an organization which I dislike, which will be cashed if I fail to meet my goal. Like McDonalds.

Anyway, I need to watch the calories and bump up the fitness.

At least being on the skates makes me PAINFULLY aware of where I am and where I need to be.

Goal is one pound per week until July 1 for starters. Wish me luck!