How can I reduce the file size of my .cp project file?

I am working in CP3 and creating training programs via computer simulations.  Generally I try to eliminate any unnecessary animation in my slide (use of scroll bars, drop down menus etc.) because these seemed to increase my file size.  I do have audio narration on almost every slide and I know that this helps to bump up my size.
Here's what I found to be so odd.
I have to create a new training module and I simply opened one of my .CP projects and did a SAVE AS with a new file name.  I reduced the number of slides from 25 to 3.  The three slides I kept are the title slide, closing slide and one slide that I'll call a content slide that has the color for my highlight boxes and text formatting.  (I keep the content slide so I can simply copy and paste the boxes as I need them.)  I removed all the audio.  Finally I saved the new project.  Imagine my surprise when the new file is 96,333 KB with only 3 slides, no audio and no animation.  This is almost the same size as the original file.  I published my 3-slide project, thinking it might change the size, but that was wishful thinking.
I telelcommute from my home and I am required to check these files out of a secured document library each time I need to update them.  The upload time is KILLING ME!
What am I doing wrong?  The Information section shows the file size as 783.9KB which seems more in line with what I would expect.
Any help, as always is appreciated.

Hi BIMB,
Here's my guess, others can correct if I'm way off.
What you see as the file size under the Cp4 Storyboard View Information is what the published file size would be sans any unused pics, audio, or swfs. So it should be relatively small given you only have 3 slides in your project.
What you see as the 'save as' version reflects all of the pics, audio, and/or .swfs you still have in your project's library.
Now if you've actually removed the audio files and pics from the Cp Library, then I'm not sure.
Curious to know if this helps,
Keith

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