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Day 177

Breakfast was a mini doughnut, freshly made at the Purcellville Community Market (so good!) and a glass of water.   (Note to self: have freshly made doughnuts at the wedding.) Total: 3 points
Today's Fine Art in Blogging painting is by James Hart Dyke.
Lunch was a cup of chicken and sausage gumbo at the Cajun Experience (because we had a groupon), as well as a salad with the suggestion of Italian dressing, a beignet, and three glasses of water.  Total: 11 points

Snack was a glass of milk, and then I went to my friend Callie's house for a get together.  She had a full spread, and nicely had veggies and fruits in addition to some tasty looking cheesecake and brownies that I passed on.  I did have one potato chip.  Total: 3 points
Bet I CAN have just one, suckers!

Dinner was made by Chris, and was two chicken tenders with a side of asian peas and carrots in sesame oil, plus two more glasses of water.  Total: 4 points

 Snack was eleven chips and salsa, followed by a glass of milk while we watched Skyfall.  Total: 5 points
You may not like your childhood home, Daniel Craig, but I'd LOVE to live there.

Liquids: 7/6
Dairy: 2/2
Vitamin: 1/1
Healthy Oil: 1/2
Fruits/Veggies: 5/5
Protein: 3/2
Whole Grains: yes, tortilla chips
Exercise: nope
Total: 26/26 points
Weekly Points: 13/49 for the week

Close, but no cigar.  We'll give it a Princess Victoria.

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