It is 100 DAYS since I began my 365 Day Daily Food Diary. 💖
100 days and by yesterday’s numbers, I am not terribly impressed. Not only did I consume MORE than double my processed sugar goal, but today my lungs are noticeably paying for it. A few years ago, this would have been one of those days to consider throwing in the towel and giving up this obviously futile effort.
But, this isn’t three years ago. This is NOW. This is not an “All or Nothing” exercise. Even on my worst days, this is an “ALL OR SOMETHING” exercise.
Despite a couple of bad decisions yesterday, I am celebrating the good decisions that I make everyday. The few of these, and handful of those, that I pass on throughout the day. The carbonated drinks that I pass on every day. The healthy salads that I make, when I would prefer something less nutritious. All of the SOMETHINGS that I do every day to prove that I am being more mindful of what I consume, than I was before I started this exercise.
The bottom line is, I am not throwing in the towel. This exercise is working – even on the bad days when a few maraschino cherries and a little wee Sesame Snap don’t seem like a bad idea. 🙄
Daily Food Diary – Day 100
Breakfast:
(1) c coffee (2) (4.7 mg)
(1/2) grapefruit (41)
(1) tsp sugar (16) (4.2 g)
Lunch:
(1) hotdog (160) (55 mg)
(20) Salt & Vinegar chips (185) (267 mg) (.7 g)
Snacks:
(48) oz water
(1) c Lemon Ginger tea
(1) Sesame Snap (150) (3 mg ) (9 g)
Supper:
Chef Salad:
Lettuce, tomato, radishes, cucumber, black olives, green onions, (2) oz ham, (2) boiled eggs, (1/4) c shredded cheese, (1) tbsp sunflower seeds, (1) tbsp salad dressing, (2) tbsp fried fried onions. (665) (1024.5 mg) (3.3 g)
(2) scoops French Vanilla ice cream (160) (30 mg (3 gr)
(1) tbsp Choc syrup (33) (22 mg) (5.9 g)
(6) maraschino cherries (60) (12 g)
Total Net Calories: 1441
Calorie goal: 1269 – 1441 = 172 over 🙄
Total Sodium: 1976 mg
Sodium goal: 1500 – 2300 mg
Total Processed Sugar: 58.1 grams
Processed sugar goal: < 25 grams ☠️☠️☠️
That’s it for today. Take care and have a great day! 💞🌞
Seclusion 101 with AnneMarie 
Wow! A hundred days of your focus and discipline! Keep going and keep inspiring us all! 🙂
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Thank you, Treacy! 💞
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The lady on a podcast I listened to when I lost weight the first time said that when you goof up and over eat, you should make the next best decision. When you get a flat tire you don’t intentionally slash the other 3. That’s what it’s like if you give up after one diet mishap.
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That a good rule to follow regardless of what you are aiming for. I worked with a guy (my age so like 50’s / 60’s at the time. He would slash the other 3 tires every time. (Figuratively speaking) 🤦
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No one said this would be easy and it isn’t. But don’t beat yourself up too badly as we all need some ice cream in our lives!
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I think I’ll lay off for a bit! 😊
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A treat is a treat! I read all your blogs but not always on the appropriate day! I still think you aren’t getting enough food but the numbers say otherwise. Sigh!
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It is so bizarre how misleading food can be. Regardless, of what you are eating. 🤔
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You are very brave to post this every day! I wrote down everything I ate for 2 days. I was ashamed of myself but I am going to try again. Something about having to write every bite down does make you think. Well, sort of in my case!
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At first I was mortified at the thought of posting the between meal snacks that I would reach for. But, that helped me to break the habit of snarfing down mindful snacks. It’s all good now. 🙂
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