I Had a Clever Title But I Forgot It

Monday I started off the week by going to Cycle Bar for Boyband Mashup Night. You can probably guess I LOVED it and had a blast listening to my favorite songs and cycling. Tonight is Wine Down Wednesday and I can't wait.

Eating this week has been up and down. I always find that when I'm about to start my period it's harder for me to want to eat healthier. Last night I made salmon and spinach and then ended the night with Turmeric Tea. Which, really isn't tea at all. Instead it's a concoction of cinnamon, turmeric (obviously), almond milk, ground pepper, coconut oil, and honey.

You can get the recipe here

It was really delicious and the benefits of turmeric are great! Especially for inflammation of joints, which, I hate to say, my left hand has started to feel tighter and tighter. I don't know how often I'll do the Turmeric Tea, because it can stain your teeth worse than coffee, but it's nice to have an option of something sweet and healthy to drink before bed.

I had a really encouraging conversation with my Aunt Reina the other night via text. She told me about an essential oil from dOteRRa that can curve your appetite. I'm going to look into it once I have a budget down.

And my fail for the week? Well, one of them, anyway. One of my students brought in homemade lemon blueberry cupcakes.....and I ate them. UGH. Remember what I said about no willpower?

Or maybe it's just that I'm about to start my period and I've given up for the day.

Please pray for willpower!!!!!!

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