Home from almost two weeks away and I think — most likely due to my mid-vacay illnees — the scale didn’t move much if at all. I do need to get serious now about my goal to lose 10 lbs by February (and keep it off during my month-lond stay in FL). Since the vacation didn’t end up being as physically active as I’d planned, I feel like a slug. Also, jet lag.

I will say that all the fresh, clean air, especially on Vancouver Island, was pretty therapeutic!

So glad you were able to enjoy the outdoors and fresh air even with the ilness whammy, Sue!

Last week was pretty busy -- which was good in some ways and challenging in others. I am adjusting my routines as we move into fall-- we have lovely but cooler weather this weekend and this coming week will be cool also. I am looking forward to making some soups and wearing long sleeves. As far as my weight loss, I am feeling good about my eating and am feeling better. I am still not really "seeing" my losses from this last year but going through my fall clothes, it is clear I have dropped sizes. I am sure my brain will catch up and see it soon ... but in the meantime I am sticking with it and trusting what others are saying. :) I also made a hair appt which generally makes me feel better about my look! I have a few weeks to wait so I am thinking I'll use AI to try some shorter styles. Not sure I am ready for that change just yet but I'll test it out :)

Funky, an old friend’s mom was a psychologist who specialized in body dysmorphia…I never knew there was such a thing before I met her. (This was like 35 years ago.) Obviously it is not uncommon.

Forgot to mention, to exercise my brain I have signed up for mahjong lessons! I hope I don’t make a fool of myself. I am going with two friends who talked me into it.

@Sueb20 weclome to the cult! A few of us here are doing online Mj together, meaning to post about a larger group.

@Funkyart, well dropping sizes is pretty concrete! Maybe you will see it more when yu try on new clothes. I am toying with a new hairstyle, too, maybe you should start a post! I am not sure I trust AI. It simultaneously fawns over me but also keeps "correcting/fixing" my face any time I want to try a mockup. Like way to offend someone.

It’s nice to have a holiday weekend. Just I back from the Y where I did the Group Power weights class. Whew it was super challenging. They change the routine every month so most of it is new. It was really too hot for DH to grill or use the smoker, so maybe in a c ouple of weekends it’ll be better. We have Iron Maiden next weekend so that will be busy.

Got a new blood pressure monitor and my BP has been averaging 110/70 so I will take it. It is always elevated when I go to the doctor, so I do need to check it at home.

Love the pic, Funky, and your kitchen is lovely too! 😉

Crazy, huh? LOL The apron and the eyebrows are real.