So I've been trying to lower my sodium during this expedition to healthytown, and have been struggling. My main difficulty has been the amount that comes in my favorite things like cottage cheese. And cheese in general. And bread. Yum.
I digress...
I seem to go below my calorie allowance quite often, because I'm trying to stay below my sodium! I feel like sodium is more dangerous than calories. It makes you retain water, it's bad for your heart and your cholestorol, and I'm pretty sure it's what they inject in the Farm Home food to make the kids gain weight so they don't run as fast.
Okay, I'm officially rambling.
Bottom line:
- Sodium sucks and I can't seem to get away from it. It's in everything I enjoy except apples and splenda (and I'm not so sure about the apples).
- I've been shredding a lot and it feels fantastic! I might be ready to move on to level two.
- I haven't run since Sunday. I don't want to run in the rain because I'm a sissy.
- I love cooking healthy dinners!!
That is all my beloved readers :D
Sodium is my arch nemesis!!! When I cut sodium, all processed foods, and wine, my blood pressure went from crazy old fat person high to normal. But I like salt, pizza, and booze! What are you trying to cut it down to? It doesn't need to be zero, but packaged foods, fast food, and some sauces are super high. Sargento makes low sodium cheese and it tastes the same as regular. Love you!
ReplyDeleteI'm trying to stay below 3000mg, and eventually below 2500mg. I read that a healthy amount is between 2000 and 3000.
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