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Day 116

Breakfast was a cup of rice chex with a half cup of milk, a tangerine, and a glass of water.  Total: 4 points

 Lunch was a Chicken and White Bean Enchilada with Creamy Salsa Verde, courtesy of Skinnytaste.  These were a decent amount of work (I usually have chopped onion, chopped jalapenos and shredded chicken on hand, but today I didn't) but seriously, these were SO worth it.  The only thing I changed was to add a little crushed red pepper to the chicken since we like it spicy.  I also had a half cup of Cabbage Mango Slaw, four tootsie rolls, and two glasses of water.  Total: 7 points
Veggies!  And protein!  And whole grains!
Snack was a cup of milk, a cup and a half of grape tomatoes, and a half cup of dip made with reduced fat sour cream.  Total: 4 points
I think this would make a good tattoo.
We belatedly celebrated my dad's birthday at Magnolias.  I had to have bread so I could get in my two teaspoons of olive oil. ;)  I also had half of a fried green tomato, a bowl of tomato soup, and a beet and goat cheese salad.  I had three glasses of iced tea to drink and a glass of wine.  And five bites of key lime pie.  Hooray for moderation!  Total: 19 points
Even though the waitress kept telling him "Happy Anniversary!" it was still my dad's birthday.
Exercise was weights and 30 minutes of wii fit, plus a glass of water.

 Liquids: 8/6
Dairy: 3/2
Vitamin: 1/1
Healthy Oil: 2/2
Fruits/Veggies: 10/5
Protein: 4/2
Whole Grains: yes, rice chex and a whole grain tortilla
Exercise: yes, weight lifting, wii fit, walking
Total: 26/26 points
Weekly Points: 9/49 for the week. 
Steps: 16,000 (4,000 on the pedometer, 1,000 for weights, 2,000 for wii fit, 5000 for veggies, 4000 for water)

 For controlled restraint, we'll give today a Kate.
"I wore this tomato red coat in honor of you, Alyssa."

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