Sodium

peggy60
peggy60 Posts: 40
edited September 21 in Food and Nutrition
Wow !!! I noticed my hands were a little swollen so I went into my food diary to see how much sodium I had today....It wasn't in my diary..sooo I added it and was SHOOOCKED at how much sodium I had!!! I went over by 1,300 grams!!!! The most came from 1 cup of can green beans!!!! (Didn't have salt free in pantry) Goood grief. I am now afraid to weigh tomorrow, because of water retention. Everyone beware... Man does it add up quickly! I am thankful the other days I did not go over.

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  • sissytx
    sissytx Posts: 50
    Don't forget to drink your water. That should help some.
  • Nikki_Marz
    Nikki_Marz Posts: 35
    Yep, I hear ya. I monitor my sodium all the time. MFP has me set to be allowed to have 2500mg a day, but I try my best to half that and not go above 1300. I noticed that as soon as I started watching my sodium intake my weight start dropping off way way easier,, so I'm absolutely certain that plays a big factor in my weight issues! Definately watching my sodium from here on out!
  • bjberry
    bjberry Posts: 665 Member
    Plus, drinking water, green tea, fennell tea, and other non-caloric, and non-sodium, drinks helps to flush all that sodium out. Plus, many times, when we think we are hungry, we are merely thirsty for water.
    Hugs, :drinker:
  • lutzsher
    lutzsher Posts: 1,153 Member
    I've also read that rinsing canned food helps get rid of some of the soduim . . . for next time . . .
  • ryssaan
    ryssaan Posts: 44 Member
    I notice when I eat sodium the next day my weight can be up almost 5 lbs. Then it takes about 2 to 3 days to go back down. I have also started tracking my sodium. I eat lots of salads and those are fine but the salad dressings contain lots of sodium. I think I will look for some sodium free dressing or make my own.
  • peggy60
    peggy60 Posts: 40
    Thanks for the suggestions!! :happy:
  • peggy60
    peggy60 Posts: 40
    I will do that Thanks! Can't quit do the SALT FREE veggies yet...I do have NO SALT to put on food that needs that salt taste.
  • peggy60
    peggy60 Posts: 40
    Man that is soooo true about the salad dressings...goood grief and that is JUST in 2 TB!! And diet drinks are terrible....but I don't drink them very often...but ya know I did yesterday and it should I gained 1/2 lb!!! And that is with 10 8oz glasses of water !
    Hope you have a good week. Happy loosing!
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