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Day 155

Weigh in day and I lost 1.2 pounds, with 13.6 to go!
William and Catherine - Page 3 of 1799
"I'm so proud!"
Before we get to yesterday's eating excitement, a couple of my fabulous readers have asked where I get my recipes.  I have listed my favorite (and not-so-favorite) sites below.

Skinnytaste - www.skinnytaste.com
Spinach Lasagna Rolls-good for freezing.  Use canned sauce if you're in a hurry.  Be sure to salt/pepper the cheese mixture well.
Corn Salsa with Lime-great as a salsa (duh) and really good as a topping for chicken or fish.
Pumpkin Cupcakes-without the frosting, they're muffins!  And they're delicious!
Tasty!
Emily Bites - www.emilybites.com
15 Minute Stacked Tostadas-So good and easy!  I made them twice this week.
Mac & Cheese Muffins-They freeze really well and are good portion control.
Skinny spinach macaroni in muffin pan. You could probably make this a little bit healthier by using light butter and wheat flour.
Muffiny!
Eating Well - www.eatingwell.com
Easy Fiesta Beans-I don't even bake them or use the cheese and they're delicious
Tabbouleh-for the Lebanese food lover in you!
Parsley Tabbouleh Recipe
Lebanese-y!
Honorable mentions go to Epicurious, Food Network, Pinterest (try the health board instead of the food board), and All Recipes, where it is possible to find healthy things, you just have to pay attention.  I am of the opinion that one should never eat anything that Dr. Oz, Rachael Ray, or HungryGirl recommends.  (To me, Hungry Girl is like a third rate Skinnytaste.)

 Breakfast was half an apple, some peanut butter yogurt dip, a glass of water and a cup of hot tea.  Total: 2 points

 Then it was off to physical therapy, which was 45 minutes of resistance training and such.

 Lunch was a Mediterranean Wrap and a side of fruit from Jason's Deli, and two glasses of water.  Total: 9 points

 Then I went to the gym at work and did 20 minutes on the exercise bike and five minutes of weight lifting, focusing on my arms.  I also had a glass of water. Snack was a tangerine, 12 chocolate chips, and a glass of water.  Total: 1 point

 After I got home, I had some hot chocolate, 'cause baby it's cold outside!  Total: 2 points

 Dinner was two ounces of grilled chicken, a spinach and roasted beet salad with olive oil and sauteed goat cheese.  And then strawberry shortcake for dessert, made with Heart Smart Bisquick.  Total: 11 points
Liquids: 9/6
Dairy: 2/2
Vitamin: 1/1
Healthy Oil: 2/2  
Fruits/Veggies: 8/5
Protein: 4/2
Whole Grains: yes, whole wheat wrap
Exercise: yes, 45 minutes of physical therapy, 25 minutes of bike/weights
Total: 26/26 points
Weekly Points: 0/49 for the week

 We'll give the day a Kate, making an awesome face.

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