Salt - What a surprise for me!

heyslc

Wow, I have been on a water weight gain rollercoaster. So today I adjusted my daily food log to track my sodium intake - So far I've entered my breakfast and lunch, and only have 500+ salt mg left for dinner and snack! Well now I know why I can gain three pounds overnight! I think I'll have to keep my eye on this! Anyone else tracking their sodium? Is the 2,500 listed a good number to aim for?

heyslc

Wow, I have been on a water weight gain rollercoaster. So today I adjusted my daily food log to track my sodium intake - So far I've entered my breakfast and lunch, and only have 500+ salt mg left for dinner and snack! Well now I know why I can gain three pounds overnight! I think I'll have to keep my eye on this! Anyone else tracking their sodium? Is the 2,500 listed a good number to aim for?

menjivas

Yes, sodium makes a huge difference. I think if you are starting off, 2500 is a good goal. However, the Heart Association says that you diet should contain no more than 2000 mg of sodium.

jowily

I am tracking sodium...and I am trying to stay below 2,000...but can't. Most "low fat, low calorie" lunch foods (soups, healthy choice meals, etc) all have a fair amount of salt - i think it's to make otherwise bland low cal food taste better to consumers. Unfortunately, I blow through that everyday...so i am trying to eat more potassium (i.e. bananas) to offset that and more water to flush it.

lascolaj514

I'm tracking my salt and have done really well. Because I'm working from home I eat fresh fruits and vegetables alot. I don't eat alot of processed foods. But at least once a week I hit a fast food joint or have some quick packaged food and the salt skyrockets. It's great being able to track it since I have to watch my BP. Jackie

heyslc

thanks for you help! I'll try to set my goal for the 2500 for now - probably wouldn't hurt to shoot for 2,000!

EvilPIB

Wow, I have been on a water weight gain rollercoaster. So today I adjusted my daily food log to track my sodium intake - So far I've entered my breakfast and lunch, and only have 500+ salt mg left for dinner and snack! Well now I know why I can gain three pounds overnight! I think I'll have to keep my eye on this! Anyone else tracking their sodium? Is the 2,500 listed a good number to aim for?

I also track my salt and it does get hard some days. I TRY to AVOID processed foods to include pre-package meals. I have moved to buying more organic items and have noticed a decrease in my daily salt intake. I occassioanlly still go over but some day's it just can't be help. What I do on those days where I know I'm going to go over is drink more water and less coffee, diet soda, etc. I also use Sea Salt and/or Kosher Salt instead of regualr and that too has made a difference. Hope this helps