Daily Food Diary – Day 16 of 365

by annemariedemyen, posted in 2025, Health and Fitness, Uncategorized

Day sixteen of 365.  I am still here, although I am running late for the 2nd day in a row. 

Yesterday, I was late to the party because I had had a rough night sleep and just finally fell asleep when I should have been getting up. 

Last night, I slept like a rock for a solid ten hours. 🤦

I’m up already!  Ok, maybe finally? I love the housecoat Dan got me for Christmas.  ❤️

Another day this week to focus on drinking water.  Proper hydration is so important to everyone, but I am noticing more and more how important it is for those of us with chronic health issues.

For myself, with multiple respiratory issues, proper hydration is key to dealing with mucus.  The good news is – water works! I have been gradually upping my water intake this week and my sinuses are so much better! I usually sleep well,  with  occasional wakeups due to coughing fits, most often triggered by post nasal drip.   Last night, no coughing – nothing!

My sister Lorraine commented on my post yesterday (as anonymous).  She noted that one of the rules for organ transplants (hers was kidney) is proper hydration – two litres a day of water, and double that if you have an alcoholic drink.

Speaking of kidneys, I have had previous issues with kidney stones – for which plenty of water is advised.

This morning, my daughter Jen sent me an interesting post on  Instagram, from an account dedicated to those who have EDS (Ehlers Danlos Syndrome – a genetic collagen disorder).   https://www.instagram.com/share/p/BAMZdhiVBc

This post notes that not only is proper hydration important but so is sodium, potassium, and magnesium to support cellular hydration, fluid balance, and nerve transmission.

One thing that I have learned the hard way, is that while medical intervention is available during a chronic health crisis, one has to be proactive in maintaining one’s health and controlling one’s flare ups between the crises.   Adequate hydration is one such proactive measure that is necessary.

Daily Food Diary – Day 16

(1) c coffee

(3) crumpets with butter and jam

(12) oz water

(12) oz water

(1) c tea

(1 1/2) sm bowls chips and sm crackers

(12) oz water

(1) lg taco salad – lettuce, spinach, baked chicken, onions, radishes, cucumber, red pepper, olives, shredded cheddar cheese, dried fried onions, Salsa salad dressing and a few Hint of Lime tortilla chips

(12) oz carbonated water

(1) chocolate

(12) ounces of water

Total water : 60 OUNCES 🎉

That’s it for today! Take care and have a great day! 😊❤️

15 thoughts on “Daily Food Diary – Day 16 of 365”

  5. Thank you, John! I could live in it! I bought Dan a big fluffy (DK blue) housecoat in October and he loves it as well. (He keeps wanting to wear it to the dogpark because it is so frigid standing around there. )

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  11. I don’t know if it is a tolerance but for the most part I have a much lower level of pain than most. When I broke my arm/shoulder last year, I putzed around for two days before it turned black and I went to the hospital. All I ever took for the pain was regular Bayer Aspirin. I do tolerate pain much better than painkillers. 🤔

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  12. I’m happy that you’re reaping the benefits already from your increased water intake, annemarie! I’ve been following your daily food accountability diary as well, and I’m noticing that with the increased water intake, you’re making better food choices all the time as well. I found the same once I committed to maintaining good water intake. Good on you, and keep up the great work!

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  13. Thank you, Terry. I am not craving snacks as much – especially sugary ones. It should be even better in the spring/summer months when I am up earlier and having supper later. I tend to have three distinct meals then, so less snacking.

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