The effects of watching my sodium...

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  • pauldbarnhart
    pauldbarnhart Posts: 5,999 Member
    I agree to a point. Processed foods are loaded in sodium. Moderation is good, and I continue to watch my sodium intake, but I'm not going crazy about it. A friend pointed me to this thread - you might find it interesting as well:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/176276-interesting-take-on-sodium-intake
  • grover0ca
    grover0ca Posts: 568 Member
    wow..what a difference!!!
  • time2runnn
    time2runnn Posts: 252 Member
    Whoah! What a difference!
  • That_Girl
    That_Girl Posts: 1,324 Member
    Looks like two dfferent people. Even the boobs are smaller?

    YES! No more big boobs! Woot! I was a B my whole life...then children came along and I went up to a D and an *kitten* to match.
  • That_Girl
    That_Girl Posts: 1,324 Member
    I agree to a point. Processed foods are loaded in sodium. Moderation is good, and I continue to watch my sodium intake, but I'm not going crazy about it. A friend pointed me to this thread - you might find it interesting as well:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/176276-interesting-take-on-sodium-intake

    Hey thanks, but Im just going to keep doing what I'm doing. I don't need processed food. I can say no to them. And what do you agree to a point with? My results are directly linked to my sodium intake. lol....I didn't post this for a debate in what you think about sodium. I was happy with my own experiment and body. :-)
  • ShrinkinMel
    ShrinkinMel Posts: 982 Member
    WOW! Amazing. I know that nasty sodium makes me bloat and retain. My daily(when I don't fall off my routine from a bad cold virus) blood pressure meds usually flushes mine out. I'd like to get my sodium down under 1500 its rough and I don't usually eat frozen meals. Occasional frozen pizza but I prefer to make them fresh. Mine comes in other forms though. UGH!

    I'll have to read through more of your past diary to see.
  • Liatush
    Liatush Posts: 627 Member
    That's a huge different in a week!!
  • irishgal44
    irishgal44 Posts: 1,141 Member
    WOW! That is amazing and makes so much sense. I have been watching my sodium but never limiting to 1500 or under. I have a new goal to set!
  • nsueflorence
    nsueflorence Posts: 295 Member
    Tell me about it the last few weeks I have been pretty careless about some of the things I have been eating! High Sodium! Way higher then I care to admit to my self. I have not lost in almost a month but have packed on 2 pounds. Its all about the quality not just the calorie. And quality includes LOW sodium!
  • pauldbarnhart
    pauldbarnhart Posts: 5,999 Member
    I agree to a point. Processed foods are loaded in sodium. Moderation is good, and I continue to watch my sodium intake, but I'm not going crazy about it. A friend pointed me to this thread - you might find it interesting as well:

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/176276-interesting-take-on-sodium-intake

    Hey thanks, but Im just going to keep doing what I'm doing. I don't need processed food. I can say no to them. And what do you agree to a point with? My results are directly linked to my sodium intake. lol....I didn't post this for a debate in what you think about sodium. I was happy with my own experiment and body. :-)

    First, I wasn't suggesting you change what you are doing, and I wasn't trying to enter a debate. I was just trying to balance what you posted, because I don't believe your results are necessarily typical.

    I understand you are happy with your experiment. The pics do indeed show a big difference. But not everyone will get these results, and some might actually go to the extreme in an effort to match your results, which could be harmful. Limiting your sodium is great (I'm trying to do the same), but sodium is not completely evil. That's what I meant when I said "I agree to a point".

    Keep watching what you eat, enjoy the results, and remember "everything in moderation".

    P.S. - For anyone interested - when I was speaking of processed food, that included things like bread, cereal, and many meats, not just frozen dinners. It is also true of most restaurant meals (not just fast food). Unless you buy all your ingredients fresh and do all your own cooking, you are going to get a bunch of sodium without even realizing it.
  • crystal_sapphire
    crystal_sapphire Posts: 1,205 Member
    wow! :smile:
  • InMyJeans
    InMyJeans Posts: 87 Member
    I think sodium is the reason my weight flunctuates so much from day to day. I went overboard Tuesday and woke up Weds feeling very heavy. I just ate my last frozen meal for the week so this is perfect timing! Thx for sharing!
  • callipygianchronicle
    callipygianchronicle Posts: 811 Member
    I have to watch my sodium due to high blood pressure. I aim for 1500, also. But I rarely make it under 1700, and that’s with minimal processed food. I cook almost everything I eat (except bread). The sodium battle is one of my biggest. I don’t make salty food, but I don’t find cooking completely salt free to be appealing. But even cutting salt content by half in most recipes is not enough to get the sodium levels low enough for my plan. It’s a struggle, but I’m working on it.
  • GufoBianca
    GufoBianca Posts: 41
    That is freakin' amazing! Definitely going to try that experiment on myself as well! I HATE bloat! It covers up the hard work we've been doing! >.<
  • Delicate
    Delicate Posts: 625 Member
    Holy,,,

    I never knew salt could be so damn noticable!

    No wonder i felt so fat, roasted salted pastachios

    giving those up!
  • Wildflower3475
    Wildflower3475 Posts: 79 Member
    I had no idea how much sodium effects you. You're looking great and thanks for posting this!
  • That_Girl
    That_Girl Posts: 1,324 Member
    Thanks, guys :)

    I realize my results may not be typical, but most people can spare 1000 mgrams of sodium a day. The heart association recommends 1500 mg a day, so....do what you will.

    I am so happy with my results. I bet more than half the people who try it will also see big results. Just drink your water and limit your sodium.
  • AmeMahoney
    AmeMahoney Posts: 232
    That's great! This is why I don't like programs like Weight Watchers that encourage frozen dinners. Or Lean Cuisines! It's not just about the calories!
  • ShrinkinMel
    ShrinkinMel Posts: 982 Member
    Finished out yesterday at 1217. I hope sticking under 1500 doesn't push me deficient or lacking because my bp pill flushes it out. I may need to change when I need to go in for a new script soon. Just been ashamed to go in weighing more than last year. :(
  • Jenn728
    Jenn728 Posts: 683 Member
    Wow what a difference!
  • newmeat30
    newmeat30 Posts: 766 Member
    Thanks so much for posting pics! I'll be doing my own "cut the sodium" challenge this week. Thanks for the inspiration!!
  • BrownEyedG1rl
    BrownEyedG1rl Posts: 625 Member
    THat is amazing!!!! Thank you so much for posting! It's a good reminder to watch your sodium!
  • Oishii
    Oishii Posts: 2,675 Member
    I find very few people have included sodium when entering the details of the foods I eat onto mfp, so most days I can't track it accurately. However, my tummy is giant today so I wonder if sodium is to blame...
  • amandakay23
    amandakay23 Posts: 156
    I am shocked. Seriously. I my belly fat has gone down but it is bigger around and my trainer and I are trying to figure out what is causing the bloating. I just changed my sodium level to 1500 and it is already over for the day! I cannt believe how much sodium is in EVERYTHING!! Have recently become more aware this and I am hoping really watching it helps! Thank you so much for posting this!:flowerforyou:
  • deejaifresh
    deejaifresh Posts: 14 Member
    wow. i knew that they weren't that great for you, but i tended to think about the usual low calorie count instead... thanks for the wake up call!!! look great btw!
  • ellojenn
    ellojenn Posts: 14 Member
    I agree! I never thought about the effects of sodium but this kind of encourages me to cut it as much as possible!
    OK that's enough for me to put some serious consideration into my sodium too!
  • 2blossom
    2blossom Posts: 27 Member
    Thanks for sharing your before and after pics after one week. I too have been trying to reduce the amount of sodium in my diet. Frozen lunches are soooo easy to pack in my lunch bag. Sometimes at night, I'm too exhausted to prepare lunch. I figured, hey, I have a few Lean Cusines in the fridge. Add a salad or some steamable vegetables and I'm good. Right? ... wrong. The sodium on some of the meals range from 480-895mg.

    Thanks again for motivating me to prepare my own healthy meals for lunch.
  • Happyoceangirl
    Happyoceangirl Posts: 1,993 Member
    That is amazing. I've noticed similar results in a short amount of time when I swap processed snacks for fresh fruits and veggies.... I wasn't seeing it reflected in #'s on the scale, but a major decrease in bloated-ness. You look great.

    Thanks for sharing this food for thought. :)
  • muchlessfat
    muchlessfat Posts: 10
    Wow, 6 days! What a difference! It's funny you mention sodium, it's definitely something we should watch.. do you know that the manufacturors of coca-cola put a load of salt and caffeine in and mask it with heaps of sugar to make you thirstier? Giving up soft drinks has helped me alot!
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