Ever since I had delicious poached eggs at Eggspectation this month, I've been wanting some. So I bought an egg poacher, and did more internet research than I care to admit. The internet told me to cook them 2-4 minutes, or 4-6 minutes, or until a magic unicorn appeared in the east. I was supposed to add butter to the cups and definitely not water, or water and definitely not butter, or vinegar, and then make a whirlpool while reciting the books of the Bible, and... really, people, this shouldn't be that complicated.
Anyway, I had moderate success this morning--the yolk and the edges were a little overcooked. But I'll keep trying. Suggestions are welcome.
Breakfast was most of a poached egg, a piece of toast with butter/canola spread, and some leftover hash brown casserole, plus two cups of water. Total: 8 points
Then I did arms and abs. This is how I feel when I exercise sometimes.
Lunch was a piece of garlic bread, a salad with roasted tomatoes and yellow peppers, and a bowl of whole grain penne with homemade marinara sauce and a little bit of cheese. Yum! Also, a glass of milk and a glass of water. Total: 10 points
Dinner was turkey porcupines (meatballs cooked in an onion sauce), brown rice, and tomatoes & asparagus with a lemon dijon vinagrette. And 3 glasses of water. Total: 9 points
Dessert was a lovely combination of chocolate, cheese, and a porter with a mermaid on the bottle. Total: 9 points
I used a lot of points today, but my strategy is to use them on the weekends, since it's easier to eat healthy on weekdays when I'm in the office and not near a fridge! For meeting all the healthy checks, we'll give it a Kate. I totally want to steal her dress. I also want to put a necklace on her!
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| Hell if I know. |
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| Maybe they'll look like this next time. |
Then I did arms and abs. This is how I feel when I exercise sometimes.
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| Few know about the Lululemon long sleeved matronly dress work out gear. |
Dinner was turkey porcupines (meatballs cooked in an onion sauce), brown rice, and tomatoes & asparagus with a lemon dijon vinagrette. And 3 glasses of water. Total: 9 points
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| No silly, not THAT type of porcupine. |
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| "Look at this beer--isn't it neat? Wouldn't you say my collection's complete?" |
Liquids: 7/6
Dairy: 2/2
Vitamin: 1/1
Healthy Oil: 2/2
Healthy Oil: 2/2
Fruits/Veggies: 6/5
Protein: 2/2
Whole Grains: whole wheat toast, whole grain pasta, brown rice
Exercise: yes, 20 minutes of abs and arms
Protein: 2/2
Whole Grains: whole wheat toast, whole grain pasta, brown rice
Exercise: yes, 20 minutes of abs and arms
Days Until Honeymoon: 61
Pounds to lose: 13.8 (weigh-in day is Saturday)
Total: 26/26 points
Weekly Points: 23/49 for the week
Weekly Points: 23/49 for the week