This blog was created to help others in the process of getting fit and healthy by sharing individual observations and discussing alternative methods of handling challenging situations and choices regarding our health.
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Losing Weight--Need To Watch My Nutrition
Since I decided to work on eliminating sodium from my diet, I have found it has also eliminated quite few calories as well (no chips, no salad dressing, no salted pretzels or nuts, etc.) and I am moving toward my long-term goal of 110 lbs (as long as I can keep the muscle on). I have decided that shredded wheat, oatmeal or whole grain toast and eggs are the most nutrition breakfasts to have without the sodium. I was pleased to note that dried fruits don't have sodium either -- good to know for my trip out west -- as trail mix can be made with dried fruit and unsalted nuts plus maybe some other items. Salads are more of a challenge as I will soon tire of olive oil/vinegar or lemon juice. I think I may be able to find some other alternatives to take along on the trip. I will start monitoring my blood pressure on a daily basis when I return as well as maintain a more detailed food log and see where I can make some other adjustments.
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