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Day 98

Tuesday's food situation was awesome.  I will admit that I sometimes begrudgingly eat yet ANOTHER cup of tomatoes with olive oil, or drink one more freaking glass of milk, or eat pretzels just so I can say I had some whole grains.  But not Tuesday!

 Breakfast was two glasses of water.  Okay, that's not that exciting.  Total: 0 points

 Lunch was at Macaroni Grill with Coworker Kathy, who has excellent decorating taste, and Coworker Jason, who is one of the few people that can pull off green plaid successfully.  I had the minestrone soup (and picked out most of the pasta), a caprese salad, and two big pieces of bread with two-ish teaspoons of olive oil.  Plus two glasses of unsweetened tea.  Total: 10 points

Mid-day snack was two cups of apple, followed by a walk with coworkers.  Also three glasses of water. Total: 0 points

 Dinner was the best filet mignon I have ever eaten, expertly grilled by Chris and purchased from Lothar.  We also had baked potatoes with reduced fat sour cream, low fat bacon bits, and chives.  Plus another glass of water.  Total: 16 points
Liquids: 8/6
Dairy: 2/2
Vitamin: 1/1
Healthy Oil: 2/2
Fruits/Veggies: 9/5
Protein: 2/2
Whole Grains: no
Exercise: yes, walking
Total: 26/26 points
Weekly Points: 11/49 for the week
Steps: 12964 (6464 on the pedometer, 2500 for veggies, 4000 for water)

 Tuesday was sooooo Kate Middleton.
"I eat filet and caviar for breakfast, lunch and dinner."

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