The intense Florida heat is allowing me to sweat off a few unnecessary pounds. My diet is still filled with too may sweets as I continue to live up to my “Cookie Man” nickname. Black & Whites, Chocolate Chip, and Oreos are my favorite snack foods. Neighbors bring us cake, Nazook, and lemon bars. I’ve even had some ice cream this week after hot dogs, nachos, and popcorn at the ballpark. However, my shirt and shorts are soaked in sweat when I return from my run, typically now in 80-degree temperatures in the early morning. I’m apparently burning off the calories, and have been able to stay away from alcohol. 

I could stand to lose five more pounds to get rid of my round belly protrusion. I’m obviously many years past having washboard abs despite the sit-ups, push-ups, and pool laps that I attempt every day. Muscles continue to sag while flab is now my biggest enemy. I should probably go to the gym since it’s one of the many amenities in our resort community that I’ve failed to take advantage of using. It’s all a matter of making it a habit, and adding it to the routine list. 

We haven’t found time for a movie yet this week, but continue to watch The Staircase, The Offer, and The Time Traveler’s Wife on TV. I finished two Peacock series yesterday titled The Defeated and The Northman. Skinwalker Ranch barely holds my attention. I will have to abandon my office this afternoon so the cleaning crew can do their once-a-month duties. My wife will be engaged with her Duplicate Bridge club and is enjoying an Aqua-Fit class while I write. It’s just another day in paradise!