Can someone look at my food diary?

You eat the same thing I do in the morning! LOVE IT! Ok, here is the skinny on eggs and cholesterol....It has such high concentration of it that your body can't absorb it...so basically, don't worry about the egg it won't hurt you. NOW...your whey protein, that might hurt you. I am actually moving to a soy based protein shake when my tub of whey is done because it has less cholesterol. Sodium....I am still working on that myself. Sorry.

remember that 300 for cholesteral is the GDA - you are only every slightly over that - its not like your on 600 a day is it - egg yolks are bad for it but its better than filling up on sugards from chocolate

i only took a quick look back at a few days but there seems to be maybe 2 or 3 items in your dairies that are higher in sodium than everything else - are there any lower sodium options? or a way of maybe taking a wee bit off the portion of those items?

i instantly went for weight watchers and tesco ligher choices foods, but realised that some of them are worse than 'standard' foods.... always worth a label read

dont let it stress you out -if you are losing weight, even if its only 05lbs a week, its a loss )

i'm no expert but just by observation I would bet anything that if you cut that flour tortilla and stick to no more than 1200 cals you would see a difference right away...and I noticed some lunch skipping...is it possible to have smaller meals all through the day instead of two big ones?? Looking forward to seeing what everyone else says too Also, I agree on the shake..when I tried that kind I blew up like a balloon.

Disclaimer: I am no nutritionist...

Looks to me like you are eating too much processed food. Much of your sodium is coming from the Kraft Cheese Slices (280mg per slice!) and the Chicken Nuggets a couple of days ago didn't help.

Being a vegetarian, I suspect you eat quite a lot of cheese, try and substitute the processed cheese for more natural cheese.

Salt is added to processed foods to increase their taste but good fresh food doesn't need it.

The danger with too much sodium is increased blood pressure (as you are finding) and also bloating - your body absorbs water to try and flush it out - this can lead to temporary weight gains.

HTH

Whole eggs contain cholesterol. Have you tried eating egg whites? Maybe scrambled tofu in the place of eggs (using tumeric to turn it the same yellow color as eggs that you're used to)? Add some fresh veggies that have been sauteed and some canned no-salt added beans and you've got a hearty breakfast.

anything canned has way more sodium than frozen or fresh. When using canned Items, choose low sodium. You can always add sea salt later.

I was going to say the same thing. When looking at your diary the processed foodsare the highest in sodium, like the cheese and tortillas. Someone said corn tortillas. There are so many different opinions on eggs. I usually use one whole egg and then add egg whites and scramble them. It tastes way better than just egg whites alone and cuts down on the cholesterol too. I have just begun to read labels. Most of the time if it has something I can't pronounce I put it back on the shelf. A good friend of mine suggested sticking to the perimeter of the grocery store when shopping as the isles are filled with processed prepackaged junk....except peanut butter..yum

I was having a problem with my sodium too. My culprit was processed cheese and deli meats (obviously you don't have a problem with deli meat). But, my suggestion would be to try a different kind of cheese. I switched to Sargento or Great Value sliced cheddar, provolone, and pepperjack. They all have less sodium than processed Kraft singles. Also, try to find a lower sodium version of tortillas or bread.

Have you tried smoothies? They are a great way to get extra fruits in. Try this: 2cups spinach, 3/4 cup liquid (juice, milk, or water - watch the sugar in the juice. I use diet ocean spray), 1 cup frozen fruit (strawberries are great) and 1 piece of fresh fruit (bananas or pears are great). Blend liquid and spinach, then add fruit and blend again. You can add yogurt if you eat it, I usually add sugar free vanilla syrup.

think the cheese might be a problem. Try to have some homemade soup without adding salt. Its a great filler. Also more salad in your diet might help too. Bread rather than crackers might be an option. Hope it helps!

well, i think it really comes down to better planning & shopping.
your breakfasts are great! but i would cut back on the cheeses. i would also find a lower calorie bread.
sara lee honey wheat is 45 calories a slice. 90 calories for 2 slices is better than the 200 calories your doing now.
stay away from boxed, packaged, or canned goods as much as possible. that will help alot.
go for frozen veggies. its great steamed. the more veggies the better!!
skip the processed, skin on & breaded chicken nuggets & have grilled or baked skinless chicken instead. or grilled or baked fish is yummy too!! there is so much you can do with it, with seasonings & coatings without the carbs of breading.
example: gortons grilled tilapia & 1 cup of steamed veggies is under 200 calories!
hint: watch the frozen chicken, some brands use more sodium water when they freeze it. READ THE LABELS!!!
for snacks if your bored with just fruit go for a granola bar. fiber one has some 90 calories ones that are delishious. or my favorite is quaker chocolate crunch rice cakes (tastes like cocoa puffs cereal). or my all time fav is air popped popcorn! with the calories you save during the day , you can have salt & butter in it!
oh butter... find a butter/oil blend its great & its only 50-90 calories a tablespoon. skip the margerines, they are so unhealthy & fake tasting. blah!
dont skip meals, you feel really hungry & over eat. just plan more wisely. maybe break down you meals & plan for 300 calories each meal & 3 snacks of 100 calories a day. all total it would equal 1200 calories. or whatever you calories are set at.
& DONT FORGET THE WATER. FLUSH, FLUSH, FLUSH WITH WATER!!! it will help rid the sodium out of your body.
& remember if your still hungry, exercise. you get more to eat the more you work out!
all my best, good luck & welcome to your new journey of healthy living. your not alone friend.