Lately, I’ve been noticing something.

A lot of the flower farmers I follow on social media have lost a noticeable amount of weight.

And naturally, I start wondering what’s going on.

Is this Ozempic?
Is everyone suddenly training for a marathon?
Or is it just one of those midlife moments where people quietly decide to change a few things?

I’ll be honest — I’d like to lose a few pounds.

A couple of years ago, I lost about 20–30 pounds, and my kids thought I was starting to look a little fragile. So I stopped. (There’s nothing worse than being older and looking like a strong breeze could knock you over.)

Fast forward, and I’ve drifted the other way.

More carbs than I need.
More sugar than I realize.
And yes, sourdough baking is absolutely part of the problem… sigh.

So I’ve been paying attention again.

Not dieting.
Just adjusting.

For me, that looks like fewer carbs, more fiber, plenty of protein, and using fat strategically so I’m not thinking about food all day.

I’ve also gone back to intermittent fasting — nothing extreme, just enough structure to keep things in check.

Last time around, I fasted from after dinner until lunch the next day. It worked, but it also meant no coffee with cream in the morning, and that is simply not a realistic long-term plan for me.

So this time, I’m doing the opposite.

Early dinner. Nothing after 5pm — ideally closer to 4.
First coffee with cream around 6 or 7am.

That gives me a solid 14–15 hours of fasting, and more importantly, it fits how I actually live.

This isn’t a New Year’s resolution (you know how I feel about those).

It’s just one of those small course corrections that happens when you start noticing how you feel.

Meanwhile, outside the window, winter is still very much in charge.

Snow on the ground.
Bare beds.
Just a few stubborn stems poking through.

It’s been a harsh winter here at the flower farm, and I am more than ready for it to go away.

The good news is that spring isn’t that far off.

Our earliest blooms start in March — first the fancy narcissus, then early tulips, followed by ranunculus and anemones. After that, things roll along quickly. One crop finishes and the next one is ready, and suddenly the farm feels alive again.

And after a winter like this, I suspect there will be no shortage of people ready for flowers.

As always, subscribers get first pick of the best blooms.

Mini spring subscriptions (with a special Valentine’s Day bonus) are open now, and they’re also the easiest way to make sure there are flowers waiting for you when the season finally turns.

Spring shows up whether we’re ready or not.

It’s nice to have something to look forward to.