Friday Roundup

Good Friday morning.  We come to the end of another week.  For me, it's been an up and down week.  On Monday my back was feeling somewhat better, but not good enough to go to class.  So I headed out to deposit some money in the bank and do a little shopping.  I realized as I was walking that it had been 6 days I had been in the house--first because of extreme cold and then because of my back.

Tuesday wasn't as good as Monday, but I still went out to buy a few meats.  Heck, I couldn't pass up getting out there in that 60 degree weather.  Chinese New Year was being celebrated in my neighborhood all day there were drums, colored costumes, and later, fireworks.  I really wanted to go pick up some Moon Cakes, but once I got home, I just wasn't up to it.

On Wednesday I wasn't feeling so good at all, but I did do some cooking.  Hubby has enough meats cooked and ready to go for about 15 days.  This weekend I plan on focusing on me.  Have a couple different bean soups I want to make.  

Started reading a fun new book.  This magical fairy tale is for teenagers and young adults, but who cares?  You are never too old.  The book is filled with  wonderful fairy tale elements that stir your imagination--witches, curanderas, and characters with  mysterious beginnings.

 When the Moon Was Ours is the second magical realism love story by critically acclaimed author Anna-Marie McLemore. The novel blends Mexican folklore (such as the legend of La Llorona, aka the Weeping Woman) with a diverse romance between a Latina girl with mystical, mysterious beginnings who can grow flowers out of her wrists and her best friend, a transgender South Asian boy.

So darn disappointed at WW yesterday.  Put on 1 pound.  Been doing everything right.  My leader said it's probably due to inflammation. When a part of your body becomes inflamed...like my back...the body immediately sets off an anti-inflammation attack causing excess swelling and fluid. I know this has to be it because although I have gained some during my two years at WW, I have NEVER gained one full pound. Time to focus on an anti-inflammatory diet for the time being. It's basically in alignment with WW minus dairy, gluten, and processed meats. So, no more deli chicken breast until my back heals. And for some, nightshades are no good, but I've not had an issue with them, but I'll cut down anyway. Oh, and no sugar, but I don't use it anyway.

As for today, I'm headed out to buy the ingredients for a nice easy bean soup I want to make tomorrow.  That and a salad should be a tasty dinner a few days this week.  And going to get some walking in as well.

Have a wonderful weekend.