FBL when I lost a lot of weight back at the start of my sober journey, loads of folk told me I looked younger, I do think a healthier lifestyle kind of 'glows' on us. I have kept active and still try to maintain something of a healthy diet.
SE a trip to the beach does sound lovely, however hectic.
Hope the Jag goes well Andy, we're waiting to hear our second, I think it's around mid June unless they bring them forward.