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Ahh, sodium...my weight loss nemesis!

I don't know the chemistry behind it other than increase sodium (salt) causes the body to retain fluids from the things you eat and drink during the day. Drinking an increased amount of water can flush the body of the sodium so that you lose the water retention.

Unfortunately, sodium is in everything, so it's been the hardest thing for me to monitor and stay within my limits. I can definitely tell the difference when I've had too much sodium because I gain and lose weight based on my sodium intake in comparison with my water intake.

I hope this helps, but like I said, I don't know the science between it; only the basics.

Good Morning girls, I don't really have much time. I have to get Ryan to speech. I just needed a suggestion. I am tired of a veggie and a salad with a meat. Tonight we are having grilled chicken asparagus and I want another dish that would replace rice or a potatoe (because of the carbs so lower carb than these.) I would appreciate any suggestions. I even thought of oven roasted potatoes and just give him half a serving. I do not know but I would sure appreciate some suggestions. I will check back later and see what you ladies can suggest. HOpe everyone is having a great day!!!!

I saw this in the NYT and it looks so good! The key would be to keep portion sizes small, so only use as many potatoes as you would want each person to eat! Edited to add - I'd just use sweet potatoes!

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/17/health/nutrition/17recipehealth.html

Recipes for Health
Oven Fries
By MARTHA ROSE SHULMAN
Published: February 17, 2010
These fries have savory, crisp edges and, like regular fries, they’re a bit addictive

I bought asparagus to make this week, too. I just want to warn anyone that has never experienced this before (I hadn't and I've eaten asparagus on several occasions). It's going to be TMI.

The last time I ate asparagus, my pee smelled HORRIBLE for DAYS after. I was freaking out! :laugh: I finally found something online about how some people have some kind of something that makes asparagus have that effect on their urine. Other people have some kind of something that lets them SMELL the effect that asparagus has on the urine, and some people have both. I am apparently one of those people. And so is my bf. Neither one of us had experienced the asparagus urine smell before but both of us had it last time so apparently it ALSO depends on the asparagus. For some reason I feel like I recall reading some kind of research (weird research...) about the whole asparagus urine smell thing that backed up that some people pee it and some people smell it and some people smell and pee it and some people neither pee nor smell it.

Anyway, I just wanted to warn you not to be horrified if it smells like something has crawled into your toilet and died a few hours after you eat the asparagus. :laugh:

I track my sodium intake, but I also keep track of how my rings are fitting. If my wedding band is about to fall off I'm not holding much water- if they're snug I am. It's an easy way to keep track because I'm pretty sure my fingers aren't the primary location for fat deposits and withdraws LOL!

I get sausage fingers when I'm walking if I don't keep my hands up as high as my elbows - which is not from salt, just from the gravatational pull...

Another handy rule of thumb!!! ANY WEIGHT GAIN:grumble: IS WATER:mad: ANY WEIGHT LOSS:bigsmile: IS FAT! (it's my theory I can use it if I want!:indifferent: )

Hi team,
I let the scales affect me and have been consistently over. Recording some online and some on paper with the intention of transferring to online.

Sunday, Feb. 14th was the 3rd anniversary of my Mother's passing and i found it was harder than I expected. I had a very wonderful Valentine's Date with the guy I am dating the night before, but I hadn't planned anything for myself for support on the actual day and found that I probably should've because I ended up getting depressed. I called all my friends and they were all busy. it is also an anniversary of several other sad things in my life, and so it is always hard in Feb.

I am working on getting back on track and am doing a bit better right now.