Daily Food Diary – Day 307 of 365

by annemariedemyen, posted in 2025, Health and Fitness

Today is Day 307 of my Daily Food Diary. 🌟

For the past couple of weeks, I have been struggling with environmental allergies.   This week, I finally decided that I am better off dealing with the consequences of the allergies than the side effects of the anti histamines I have tried.

This week’s ‘alternative medicine’.

Quercetin: long-term relief, mast cell stabilizer, anti-inflammatory, reduces release of histamines

Face mask: moisturize, reduces effect of watering eyes and runny nose

Cucumber: (not shown) peel and slice, place on eyes to reduce burning

Two Sisters Lip balm: Beef Tallow lip balm used to sooth dry, cracked lips caused by constantly wiping nose with tissues

Local Raw Honey: helps build immunity to seasonal allergies, soothes throat and cough caused by post nasal drip, antioxidant

H20 : Keep hydrated, flush out allergens and histamines.

Aerobika: device used to clear mucus in lungs due to post nasal drip aggravating bronchiectasis

Black licorice: a health risk if consumed in quantity or for an extended period of time – check warnings!  Contains glycyrrhizin which is anti-inflammatory and antioxidant

I am feeling better so far.  Yesterday, I took Molly for another solo walk.  Getting out in  the fresh air helps and she gets easier to handle all the time.  I’m not sure if I am getting stronger or if she is just getting better. 🤷

In the afternoon, I was able to do my aerobics and treadmill.   I am happy with how much easier the treadmill sessions are getting for me.  I keep upping the speed, but still able to finish the session!

Today,  I am going to do another treadmill session and a light weight/cardio session.  I’m still using the right pound weights but happy to be crushing them!

Daily Food Diary – Day 307

Breakfast:

(1) c coffee (2)

(1) granola bar (160)

Lunch:

(1) enchilada (194)

Snacks:

(48) oz water

(12) oz 7 up (140)

(3) black licorice Twizzlers (68)

(1) tbsp raw local honey (40)

Supper:

(1) Arby’s Dbl roast beef no bun (200)

(2) tbsp horsey sauce (120)

(1) Gravy (35)

(1) sm crinkle cut fries (390)

(2) cheese sticks (220)

Total consumed calories: 1569

Total used calories: (358)

(30) min walking (104)

(30) min aerobics (174)

(30) min treadmill (80)

Total net calories: 1211

Net calories goal: 1208 – 1211 = 3 over 👎

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

9 thoughts on “Daily Food Diary – Day 307 of 365”

  4. You’re doing fantastic in every way, Anne and I have zero doubts that you’ll achieve every.single.health goal. that you set for yourself! Thank you today and every day for being my inspiration to “keep on keeping on”. I’m back to steadily increasing my morning walks in distance and speed here in south Texas, and am intent on my goal of competing in the speed walking competition here in the seniors Winter Olympics in Jan/Feb. I have you to thank for my daily dose of determination and focus! 🙏

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  5. I’m glad to hear you’re doing better. I always thought it seasonal allergies was a Spring and Summer thing. I didn’t realize it was an Autumn thing too. You’re the second person this week I heard who’s dealing with seasonal allergies.

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  6. Thank you for all of your kind words and encouragement Terry. That means so much to me. I’m glad you have been able to get back to your morning walks and that you are increasing your speed and distance. I am so excited that you are looking at competing in the senior Olympics. That is amazing after your accident/injuries in the spring. I will be cheering you on! 🙌🙌🙌

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  7. Thank you, Ab. They are for me, but it could be that there are so many leaves and small tree twigs falling in our yard (from the neighbours trees). I’m allergic to trees and our big hairy dog is on a mission to drag them all into our house. Plus with the forced air furnace on now, everything she drags in is spread everywhere. I live with a broom in one hand and a Swiffer in the other. But I am feeling much better today so here’s hoping . 🤞

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