"Get busy livin or get busy dyin...that's damn right..." (Red)


One of the favorite quotes from my favorite movie. My name is Andy and years ago, my poker buddies nicknamed me Dufrain and has stuck with me all these years. I kinda like to think they saw in me some of the traits portrayed in the movie character, Andy Dufresne....other than the questionable murder of course :)

I was diagnosed with prostate cancer January 2021 at the age of 57. I'm currently receiving radiation therapy which will end mid August. (UPDATE: cancer SURVIVOR!)

At my diagnosis I weighed right at 275lbs and looked and felt miserable. Pretty sure at least 40lbs of it was gained while sittin around, pandemic boredom style, stuffing my cake hole with as much pizza, pasta, chips, ect I could shovel in. I guess I just convinced myself that when things got better I'd simply find a way to work it off...but never do, as typical. I'd been carrying anywhere between 250-270lbs for over 5 years or more.

Well, no more. I found FS in late May and made a decision to start living a healthier eating lifestyle. Gone were the whole frozen pizzas in one sitting and in came sautéed cabbage, garlic, onions, mushrooms, tomatoes and lean pork. Gone were the massive plates of pasta and in came vegetables/fruits like broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, romaine, avocados, apples, and good olive oil.

This site and the folks on it who consistently post their personal journey have been a real source of inspiration for me. I don't use social media at all but for some reason felt compelled to share myself on this site.

Thank you to everyone by keeping your personal journey active and healthy. Maybe one day soon you too just might find your own...

...Zihuatanejo.