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kazzsjourney2goal
kazzsjourney2goal Posts: 56 Member
edited February 19 in Social Groups
Hi Sara & SS - I was reading this article http://www.bodyrecomposition.com/fat-loss/contest-dieting-part-1.html specifically the first part about the sodium levels. I am prolly very guilty of what he says about keeping sodium at a minimum (average when I am eating well between 1300mg-2000mg) and then yes if I eat out I know the scales will fluctuate by up to about 2 kilos and I know its only fluid due to how quickly I lose it over the next few days. I am curious if you have thoughts about what average of sodium would be a good basis? I know MFP sets it to 2500 (I think) but I also know their macros in relation to carbs etc are not normally recommended....so I am wondering if 2500 is accurate or what sort of level would be a good guide? (I avoid a LOT of foods like asian sauces, marinades, restuarant food, cottage cheese even restrict protein bars etc due to sodium levels and now thinking maybe that isnt so wise)

Thanks!

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  • jacksonpt
    jacksonpt Posts: 10,413 Member
    Why are you concerned about it? Bloat/looks? Scale weight? Health concerns?

    The answer may be very different depending on what matters to you.
  • Sarauk2sf
    Sarauk2sf Posts: 28,072 Member
    Why are you concerned about it? Bloat/looks? Scale weight? Health concerns?

    The answer may be very different depending on what matters to you.

    ^^this

    FWIW - I ignore sodium - it is only relevant to me if I am trying to track weight as is skews the scale - and only as it may explain a daily fluctuation.
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