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Day 188

Conga Lessons (convalescence) Day 10!

 When I wasn't doing my permitted 3 hours of work today, I was watching a seagull on a chimney until the new Pope was elected.

 Lunch was two ounces of chicken, a quarter cup of brown rice, an orange, and four glasses of water.  Total: 6 points

 Then I exercised!  Lightly!  For 45 minutes!  First I did really easy cardio-ish things on wii fit, followed by yin yoga, and finally, I went on a walk with Chris.  He said it was really cold, but I was actually okay.  I'm sure that had nothing to do with him having a shaved head and me having a giant mane of hair.
Thank you for demonstrating, Beyonce.
Post workout snack was a piece of Skinnytaste banana bread and two glasses of milk.  Total: 8 points

 For dinner, I made chicken tacos based on this Mexican Napoleons recipe from the Pampered Chef.  I make it more healthy and less time intensive by putting the filling in regular taco shells instead of making napoleons (ain't nobody got time for that).  

My healthier adaptation is:
  • 2 cups shredded chicken
  • 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 can mild green chilis
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion (we don't like it oniony, but feel free to add more)
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 cup reduced fat shredded cheese
  • 1/4 cup fat free mayo
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced or pressed

Mix it all together in a big bowl, heat it up in the microwave, serve.  Yum!  I also made the salsa, because I had time and I had kiwis.  And I had a spinach salad with tomatoes, cucumbers, and olive oil.  And two glasses of water.  Total: 6 points
Mexican Chicken Napoleons

After dinner, I had two cups of hot tea with a little sugar.  Total: 1 point
Liquids: 10/6
Dairy: 2/2 
Vitamin: 1/1  
Healthy Oil: 1/2
Fruits/Veggies: 5/5
Protein: 4/2
Whole Grains: yes, whole grain tortilla shell, brown rice, tortilla chips
Exercise: yes, 15 minutes of very light cardio, 15 minutes of gentle yoga, 15 minutes of walking
Total: 21/26 points
Weekly Points: 0/49 for the week

In conclusion, what do we think, Kate?
"Okay, looks good."

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