Sunset 10-23-26

Early voting begins today, so that's what we'll do. I'm down about 11 pounds since I began using Zepbound. The rate of weight loss has decreased, but I think that's normal as my body adapts to the medication. I still "feel" the effect though. Decreased appetite, feeling "full" sooner. No cravings, though I will eat cookies and cake when they're in front of me, and I still enjoy them. So I think part of the effort for the next couple of months will be to avoid cookies and cake. (We had a book club meeting on Thursday and there was a plate of cookies right in front of me! And yesterday Mitzi baked a cake for one of the guys who's been working on the house.) More importantly I'm trying to use this opportunity to try and re-train myself in how I approach meals. When Mitzi and I went out to dinner for our anniversary, we split a steak entree. Since I can't eat as much, I tried to focus on the experience, mainly the one that was going on in my mouth, paying more attention to the flavors and…