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Day 138

Breakfast was Advil and a glass of water.  And a bag of peas, but those were for my muscle.  Total: 0 points

And then it was on to R-I-C-E, which stands for Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation.  I'm down with the Compression and Elevation.  I can handle the Ice even though I don't really like it. I'm not having fun with the Rest.

Lunch was a piece of bread, two teaspoons of olive oil, and four spinach and cheese raviolis with a half cup of sauteed spinach.  And three glasses of unsweetened tea.  Total: 12 points

Snacky time was a tangerine, a banana, and my very first (and very last) taste of almond butter. Anyone want a $7 jar of almond butter missing 1 tablespoon?  Anyway, I had a half tablespoon of peanut butter instead, and a glass of water.  Total: 1 point

No thanks.
Then I exercised, by doing a 15 minute customized strength routine on EA Active 2 that only engaged my upper body and my core.  Then I did 25 minutes of yin yoga, again focusing only on my neck and shoulders.  40 minutes of exercise without being able to move my lower body!  Suck it, Shame Squad!
Namaste, ya'll.
Dinner was going to be a roast, but then it didn't, you know...roast.  So instead I had some leftover Brunswick stew and two cups of milk, plus a cookie for dessert.  Total: 10 points

 Snacky time was a tiny bit of chips & salsa and pretzels & hummus.  Plus a glass of water.  Total: 3 points

Liquids: 8/6
Dairy: 3/2
Vitamin: 1/1
Healthy Oil: 2/2  
Fruits/Veggies: 5/5
Protein: 2/2
Whole Grains: yes, tortilla chips
Exercise: yes, upper body strength on EA Active 2, yoga dvd
Total: 26/26 points
Weekly Points: 8/49 for the week

In the name of perseverance, we'll give it a Kate, doing some upper body work of her own.
This is what I wear when I exercise too.  And my hair looks fabulous.

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