Sodium... somewhat stupid question

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sonjavon
sonjavon Posts: 1,019 Member
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How much is the right amount? How much is too much?

I've been watching calories, watching carbs and keeping a careful eye on fats. I've been exercising faithfully and drinking a ton of water... but I haven't really been watching my sodium intake. AND - I'm not sure what I should be looking for...

I'm fairly sure that I'm retaining water right now - so I'm trying to reexamine my menu and see what kinds of things are "High" - and of course, what exactly "high" or "low" is.

Thanks in advance for any advice

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  • sonjavon
    sonjavon Posts: 1,019 Member
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    How much is the right amount? How much is too much?

    I've been watching calories, watching carbs and keeping a careful eye on fats. I've been exercising faithfully and drinking a ton of water... but I haven't really been watching my sodium intake. AND - I'm not sure what I should be looking for...

    I'm fairly sure that I'm retaining water right now - so I'm trying to reexamine my menu and see what kinds of things are "High" - and of course, what exactly "high" or "low" is.

    Thanks in advance for any advice
  • Dave198lbs
    Dave198lbs Posts: 8,810 Member
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    2500 is normal
  • purrrr
    purrrr Posts: 1,073
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    you can add sodium next to carbs/fat/protein in the daily breakdown if you are worried about your intake, the settings are made from here http://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/settings
  • pipinana
    pipinana Posts: 2,356 Member
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    Hi babe, :flowerforyou:

    Just wanted to let you know that you can add sodium to your food journal.... That way it will automatically calculate it for you.... I'm at 2500, seems to be working good for me! Feet/Leg swelling have gone down since I started staying under! Yay!

    :) CM
  • pipinana
    pipinana Posts: 2,356 Member
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    you can add sodium next to carbs/fat/protein in the daily breakdown if you are worried about your intake, the settings are made from here http://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/settings


    hahahha purrrrrrrr - we are SO in sync! :laugh:
  • purrrr
    purrrr Posts: 1,073
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    hahahha purrrrrrrr - we are SO in sync! :laugh:

    bite the sodium, girl, i was 2 milliseconds faster :laugh:
  • pipinana
    pipinana Posts: 2,356 Member
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    hahahha purrrrrrrr - we are SO in sync! :laugh:

    bite the sodium, girl, i was 2 milliseconds faster :laugh:

    LOL :tongue:
  • sonjavon
    sonjavon Posts: 1,019 Member
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    Wow! Thanks guys! That makes things a lot easier!!!

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