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Day 127

We stayed overnight at the Crystal City Marriott after the holiday party.  Because they messed our room assignment up twice (and, I suspect, to a larger extent, because Chris has Marriott rewards) we were upgraded to a suite.  Fancy!

I woke up early and was really thirsty (gosh, I wonder why), so breakfast was two glasses of water.  Total: 0 points

 Lunch was a cup of homemade chili (I halve the beef and double the salsa in case you want to try this at home), ten whole grain crackers, two cups of milk, and a tangerine.  Total: 14 points
As we were driving home, Chris said it was a "chilly day."  He might have also meant a "chili day," as in, a good day for chili.  At any rate, I made chili and it was chilly.
After that, I went to my mom & dad's house to shoot the annual Verner family Christmas picture.  In case you're wondering about the inner workings of our photo sessions, we take a LOT of pictures that don't make the cut.  I don't think we're using this one (if we are, act surprised when you get it in the mail).
Imagine how calm and quiet it was to grow up in this house!
Dinner was a feta and sundried tomato stuffed chicken breast, which was ah-MA-zing.  I got the recipe from my Weight Watchers cookbook.  Also, a half cup of peas and a salad with a teaspoon of olive oil.  And three glasses of water.  Total: 7 points

 Snack was a cup of tomatoes with a teaspoon of olive oil, a cube of cheese, and four tootsie rolls.  Plus a glass of water.  Total: 5 points
Liquids: 8/6
Dairy: 2/2
Vitamin: 1/1
Healthy Oil: 2/2
Fruits/Veggies: 5/5
Protein: 5/2
Whole Grains: yes, crackers, whole wheat panko on the chicken
Exercise: do naps count?  Then no.
Total: 26/26 points
Weekly Points: 43/49 for the week

We'll give this marginally dehydrated (yet mostly successful) day a Kate.
Kate understands.



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