Early Fall

Flowers are still blooming in the neighbourhood.  It has actually been quite warm the past few days,
t-shirt weather (77 F).

One of son K's friends came home from school for the long holiday weekend. Well, we almost didn't recognize him, he had lost 30 pounds since the last time we saw him some months ago. He said it was extremely difficult but he now works out 3 times a week, attends school, works at his job, and limits his carbs, focussing more on good protein. I told him it was important to try to maintain his good habits, so hopefully he will do that. He looks and feels better, understandably.

On Weight Loss

These dry shampoo bottles were being included as a bonus with the purchase of a regular bottle of shampoo. Turns out daughter L uses this product, so I was happy to give it to her. Have you ever used dry shampoo?  L told me to try it and I did.  I think I'd rather just wash my hair, but she likes it.

I was lamenting to an older gentleman at the gym the other day on the fact that I've been trying to lose 5 pounds forever. I'm more in danger of adding pounds than losing, could it be that my metabolism is slowing yet again? He said I looked fine, and said he actually wanted to lose 15 pounds himself. I told him he looked fine too. He said he was actually happy with his weight before Christmas. Unfortunately, things went out of hand. And we laughed. We decided as food lovers that what we can do is keep up with our regular exercise. He has asked his wife to stop bringing desserts and treats home. I suppose I should stop snacking on peppermint candies.