Day 107: Cauliflower Pizza Crust, Ethiopian Food and a Foot Massage, Oh My! :)

Today I had lunch with my son and daughter at the food carts at Cartlandia on SE 82nd. I ate at Rahel's Ethiopian Food Cart.

Oh my goodness. I love Ethiopian food! I first tried it years ago at Jarra's on SE Hawthorne. This was superb. Flavorful. Healthy. I had spicy lamb, collard greens on rice instead of the injerra bread because I am avoiding wheat. The young lady who served me was so gracious and sweet. Highly recommended! My son had the traditional Doro Wat (chicken) with vegetables, rice and hard boiled egg.

Love this food!

As predicted, I had low energy today. I felt like I had been run over by a truck. It is my typical post concert depression. But I expected it. And I was prepared!

In the morning, I texted Daniel at The Fabulous Foot Spa and scheduled a massage. He got me in at 10:30 a.m. Afterwards, I headed to Fred Meyer on a mission. I was going to make cauliflower pizza crust! I've seen the recipe in several gluten free books. I also stopped at the kiosk to check my BP Weight.

I think the two Bloody Mary's my daughter made me last night after the concert did not do my weight and BP any favors. But the good news is I have lost a pound from last week. Everything else has remained the same. My BP is still in the normal range, but I think it will be lower tomorrow. I'm going to start adding my BP to my weekly weights and measurements.

BP,Weight and Measurements 8/16/2015

BP: 118/79

Weight: 193 lbs

Neck: 14"

Chest: 43"

Waist: 38"

Hips: 45.5"

Biceps: R 14"/L 13.5

Thighs: R 22.5/L 22.5"

Calves: R 16"/L 16"

Ankles: R 9"/L 9"

I did not really do much exercise besides walking and light stretching today. Tomorrow I am hitting the trail for sure!

I made the cauliflower pizza crust and topped it with salami, mushrooms and olives. My son said it was very tasty. I think I shall have some for breakfast. But only ice water tonight!

Happy Monday! :)

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