Tag: active aging

Daily Food Diary – Day 205 of 365

by annemariedemyen, posted in 2025, Health and Fitness

It is Day 205 of my Daily Food Diary! 🙌

I am posting a bit later than usual this morning because I went to see my respiratory therapist for my annual lung function test. 

The test itself is not going to win any awards – or bring up any discussion of oxygen tanks 🤗, but it was a good appointment.

Katie cut me some leeway for the muscle I pulled during a coughing fit yesterday.  It was painful when I did it, and much worse after I had a hot bath.  But Dan rubbed CBD oil on the affected area three times and I put an ice pack on it twice.  It is much better today, but still tender enough to be an issue doing all the deep breaths for the tests

Also, this past week has been horrid for humidity and forest fire smoke – both of which have a detrimental effect on my breathing.   The good news is that today the humidity is down and the smoke is gone!

I told Katie that I was feeling much better this year because I had gotten a handle on my diet – especially my sugar consumption.  I mentioned that my Daily Food Diary helped immensely in making me more mindful of what I was eating. (Especially my ‘throughout the day’ snacking).   She said she had a relative who was struggling with her diet, and she was going to mention this to her.  Then she said how much she enjoys my appointments because she always learns something new.   I appreciate how much I have learned from Katie over the years, but it made me feel really good that I have been giving something back.

Finally, I don’t usually wear nail polish but I had done my nails for Genie & Alec’s wedding last week.  I had to remove the nail polish before I went for my appointment.  I noticed that my nails are significantly stronger and healthier since I started taking collagen supplements a couple of weeks ago.   That was a bonus that I was not expecting this soon! 👍

Daily Food Diary – Day 205

Breakfast:

(1) c coffee (2)

(1) c Honey Nut Cheerios (147)

(1/4) c 2% milk (28)

Lunch:

(3/4) serving nachos

(1) almond flour/chocolate chip cookie (50)

(48) oz water

Supper:

(7) oz ribeye steak (490)

(1) tbsp BBQ sauce (25)

(1) sm. Baked potato (80)

(3) tsp butter (103)

(1/4) c green onion (10)

(1) c fried mushrooms (44)

(1) ear of corn (78)

Total net calories: 1229

Net calorie goal:  1229! 🙌

Seriously, I got that dead-on without even trying. 🙂

* Highlighted items contain significant collagen or significantly  contribute to the production of collagen

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

Daily Food Diary – Day 199  of 365

by annemariedemyen, posted in 2025, Health and Fitness

It is Day 199 of my Daily Food Diary and it is 1 week until I turn seventy!

This morning,  Dan was scheduled to pick up  granddaughter  Maddy and drop her off at work.  Since he would be at the southern end of the city, he offered to take me out to Dutch Growers.

Dutch Growers, one of our city greenhouse/landscaping businesses was large when it was in the city.  Now that it has moved to a more rural location, it is massive.

They sell everything Yard and Garden, plus clothing, accessories, jewellery, house plants and home decor.   They have a large four season building that leads to several large enclosed greenhouses.  

I was looking for a specific plant spray (which they do not carry).   But, I had my eyes open for something that I would appreciate for my seventieth birthday present.  I could probably have spent a few thousand dollars on waterfalls, planters,  and fairy statues, but I managed to resist such temptations.

I do have a sizable elephant that I picked up there years ago.

I did walk out  with a serious case of lung congestion.  We were not halfway home before Dan asked me if the humidity in the greenhouses had bothered me. 🤦

Seriously, I have asthma, bronchiectasis, and COPD – and I was so enthralled by all of the huge plants, decor, and miscellaneous goods that I hadn’t even noticed.  (Although, I certainly should have known going in).

It is great that between my daily workouts, my medications, and my general attention to diet, I can forget about my chronic respiratory issues.   But on occasion,  that does come  back to bite me on the butt!

Daily Food Diary – Day 199

Breakfast:

(1) c coffee (2)

(1) granola nut bar (160)

Lunch:

(2) c romaine lettuce (15)

(2) green onions (16)

(3) oz canned chicken (150)

(1) tbsp Dilly Dip  (80)

(25) No Name barbecue potato chips (270)

(6) candy coated mini Easter Eggs (130)

* I swear, the bag is ALMOST empty

(48) oz water

Supper:

(2) c chilli with meat & beans (452)

(1) plain paratha (240)

(3/4) c ice cream (180)

(1) tbsp dark chocolate sauce (52)

(1) tbsp caramel sauce (130)

(9) pecans (59)

Total net calories: 1574

Net calorie goal: 1229 – 1574 = 346 over 👎

* Highlighted items contain significant collagen or significant contribute to the production of collagen

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

My garden meditation zone (pre Molly)

Daily Food Diary – Day 184 of 365

by annemariedemyen, posted in 2025, Health and Fitness

It is 184 Days since I began keeping and posting my Daily Food Diary. 

It is 3 years and 4 months since I began living my Health and Fitness Lifestyle.  

It can be difficult, and honestly scary (terrifying),  to  begin the journey from being an exhausted, sickly,  weak, overweight, aging, couch potato to being a  healthy, happy, fit, strong, and  active senior. 

When you have multiple chronic lung issues , constantly struggle to breathe and your heart pounds every time you shuffle from your rocking chair to your snack cupboard, it is easy to imagine a heart attack if you attempt anything more strenuous than putting on your socks.

When you are born with collagen issues  and have failed at every effort to build any muscle or develop any coordination, failure is no longer a possibility – it is a probability.

Somehow, when you combine your two biggest fears – dying or failing (which has become an ultimate death sentence) – you can succeed. 🙄

When I began it wasn’t easy.  But, I did something I had never tried before.  I began where I was – at a point where I was comfortable. 

The first day of living my Health and Fitness Lifestyle I danced (shuffled around)  to one Buddy Holly song.  Five minutes tops.  And I built on that, gradually – until now I am doing aerobics six mornings a week, walking our dog Molly daily (weather permitting), and doing light weights and cardio three afternoons a week.   Plus I can, and I am, living a relatively active life – off the rocking chair and out of the snack cabinet. 

Exercise supports collagen synthesis – even for someone who has genetic collagen issues or anyone whose  collagen production has decreased due to aging.

Anyone who suffers from joint pain can  struggle to keep  active and fit.  This article by the Arthritis Foundation might help you to get started on your own fitness journey,  with the help of collagen supplements and/or  adding more foods that contain collagen, or support the natural production of collagen,  to your daily diet.

Can Collagen Supplements Help Arthritis? https://share.google/ILbq9yniGJb0a8JGu

We took a break on our walk this morning to allow Molly a short run at the off leash dogpark.

Daily Food Diary – Day 184

Breakfast:

(1) c coffee (2)

(2) eggs (160)

(2) tsp butter (69)

(1) tsp olive oil (40)

(1) oz marble cheese (113)

(1) serving homemade hash browns (80)

(2) tbsp bacon bits (60)

(60) oz water

Supper:

(5) oz barbecued pork chop (241)

(1/2) pkg ramen noodles (220)

(1) corn on the cob (90)

(3) tsp butter (103)

(1) serving rhubarb torte (286)

Total net calories: 1291

Net calorie goal: 1229 – 1291 = 62 over 👎

With our temperatures soaring yesterday afternoon, daughter Jen took Maddy and Prim to Regina Beach to cool off . 
Thank you Maddy for the cheeky photo of Prim!

Daily Food Diary – Day 183 of 365

by annemariedemyen, posted in 2025, Health and Fitness

Today is Day 183 of my Daily Food Diary.  I am half-way there without missing a single day! 💃

Today  is also granddaughter Gabby’s 20th birthday!

Happy Birthday, Gabby and good luck in your 3rd year of psychology studies. 

Gabby truly is an amazing young lady.  Everything she does, from and for,  her education, to dancing, to basketball, to work, to friends, to family and especially to  being the BEST BIG SISTER to Lucas and Cason, she does with enthusiasm, love, determination, and her quirky goofy sense of humour. 

This month my health and wellness focus is collagen.  There are multiple natural foods that contain collagen or aid in the natural production/synthesis of collagen. 

I prefer to get the nutrients my body needs from the foods that I eat.   That being said, I do take Vitamin D daily because A. I live in Saskatchewan and B. It is particularly helpful for respiratory health.  With asthma, COPD, bronchiectasis, and sinus issues, I need all the help I can get. 

I also take Vitamin B12 for my blood and Lutein for my eyes.

This morning, a regular visitor to my blog,   Martha  from  https://walkingchestercom.wordpress.com commented that  she has been taking collagen supplements for her knees (joints) and she has experienced wonderful results.  Since this is collagen month – I decided this would be a great time to add them to my wellness routine.  It generally takes six weeks to notice any significant improvement from any change in supplements, exercise program, or diet so I will give it a couple of months to determine if it helps me.

It is going to be a warm day for us today  +33 degrees celsius (91F).   It doesn’t seem like a great day for baking Rhubarb Torte,  but rhubarb is high in vitamin C, which is good for collagen production  and I was up until midnight last night peeling the two grocery bags of rhubarb that granddaughter Maddy dropped off yesterday.  So, baking it is,  today. 🤷

Daily Food Diary – Day 183

Breakfast:

(1) c coffee (2)

(3) crumpets (240)

(2) tsp butter (69)

(2) tsp raspberry jam (33)

Lunch:

(2) oz Piller’s shaved ham (57)

(2) oz marble cheese (227)

(6) Kirkland multigrain crackers (140)

(48) oz water

Supper:

(2) c spaghetti & meat sauce (574)

(10) Dorito tortilla chips (140)

(1 1/2) dill pickles (1)

(3/4) c Chapman’s French Vanilla Ice Cream (208)

(9) pecan halves (105)

(2) tbsp dark chocolate sauce (105)

(1) tbsp caramel syrup (130)

Total Net Calories: 1687

Net calorie goal: 1229 – 1687 = 458 over 👎

* Highlighted items contain significant collagen or significantly assist in collagen production/synthesis

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

Daily Food Diary – Day 182 of 365

by annemariedemyen, posted in 2025, Health and Fitness

Today is Day 182 of sharing my Daily Food Diary. 🥰💃

This month, my focus is on COLLAGEN.  Since I am celebrating my 70th birthday later this month, this focus was a natural for me.  Most people recognize collagen for it’s role in skin and hair care – especially as we age.  

But college affects far more that our skin and hair – as noted in this quotation taken from an online article posted by The Cleveland Clinic.

https://share.google/YSN7onJmkUuvxPbQc

“Collagen is the most abundant protein in your body. It accounts for about 30% of your body’s total protein. Collagen is the primary building block of your body’s skin, muscles, bones, tendons and ligaments, and other connective tissues. It’s also found in your organs, blood vessels and intestinal lining.”

Collagen production tends to decrease as we age so this is naturally when most people start to notice it (or the lack thereof).   Genetic conditions, such as  Ehlers Danlos syndrome (some forms of which are life threatening),  create collagen challenges from birth. 

When collagen levels are inadequate to function as they should, all kinds of fun things can happen to make life interesting.   There are the obvious wrinkles, thinning hair, and fragile nails.  There are the  unstable joints and weakened muscles which create mobility and dexterity issues.   There are circulation and breathing issues as  blood vessels and airways lose elasticity and stability.   There is even  vertigo caused by the weakness of the connective tissues that are supposed to be supporting the small bones in our inner ears.  There is pain, often excruciating pain, from muscle cramps to migraines to intestinal issues and more. (Fortunately pain is something that seldom  affects me, personally).

There is no magic pill or medical intervention available to ‘fix’ collagen synthesis deficiencies.   For now, the only treatments available deal with  managing the symptoms and  the health issues caused by the collagen failure.

But, there is good news!  A lifestyle focussed on exercise, diet, and stress management can do a lot to increase collagen production and efficiency in our bodies – especially if aging or benign collagen disorders is the root cause.

Since this blog is my Daily Food Diary, I will be highlighting foods that are rich in collagen and foods that support collagen synthesis within our bodies. 

Because much of my Health and Wellness Journey, that I started three and a third  years ago, involves fitness and stress management, I will be touching on them regularly as well – especially as they relate to collagen production and dealing with collagen deficiency issues.

Me and our dog Molly, who is a BIG part of my fit & healthy lifestyle.

Daily Food Diary – Day 182 of 365

Breakfast:

(1) c coffee (2)

(1) tsp butter (34)

(1) tsp olive oil (40)

(1) c homemade hash browns (80)

(2) eggs (160)

(2) oz ham (160)

(2) green onions (16)

Snacks:

(1) apple (95)

(1/3) c mixed nuts (216)

(1/6) c dry roasted peanuts (131)

(48) oz water

Supper:

(1) c pork fried rice – pork, rice, celery, onion, mushrooms *, soya sauce, olive oil, butter  (363)

(2) c chicken stir fry – chicken, red onion, red pepper, carrots, mushrooms*, Bok choy, cabbage, garlic, olive oil, teriyaki sauce (264)

(12) oz carbonated water

*There are specific types of mushrooms, such as Shiitake mushrooms that do help with collagen synthesis.

Total Net Calories: 1208

Net calorie goal: 1229 – 1208 = 21 under 👍

That’s it for today.  Take care and have a great day! 🤗🥰🌞

Our first Laverna blossom 🥰

Daily Food Diary – Day 181 of 365

by annemariedemyen, posted in 2025, Health and Fitness

It is 181 Days since I started maintaining and posting my Daily Food Diary! 💃

Today is also July 1st, which means it is Canada Day. For myself and my fellow Canadians. 🇨🇦

It is also means that it is a full SIX months that I have been posting my Daily Food Diary – without a single miss! 💪🥰

Each month, I choose to focus on one nutritional aspect of my diet.

In January, my goal was to track everything that I consumed each day.    I learned that I am a grazer – and the bit of this and bits of that throughout the day were notable!  My main  goal was never to lose weight, but becoming mindful of what I had been eating  did help me do just that.   Since January 1st, I  have dropped from 133.5 pounds to 121.8 pounds.  That is a loss of 11.7 pounds in six months.

In February, I tracked my Net Calories  –  everything I consumed each day minus calories burnt working out and walking.   I learned how easy it is to consume a LOT of calories from fast food, prepared foods,  and desserts. 

In March, I tracked protein.   I learned I eat a lot of protein rich foods.  I do aerobics every morning, walk regularly,  and lift light weights three afternoons a week.  I am working to build muscle and strengthen my bones, so I am ok with the extra protein (as long as it is within reason).

In April, I tracked sodium and processed sugar.  I thought I was doing fairly well at limiting the consumption of both.  I was wrong.  I was still consuming far too much.  I struggled throughout April but I am doing far better now.

In May, I tracked saturated fats.  Again, I learned I was consuming far more than I realized.  That too has improved in the past couple of months.

In June, I took note of the fruits and vegetables I was consuming.  According to the Canada Food Guide, my goal was a total of seven servings a day – not counting potatoes or mushrooms.  I thought this one would be easy.  Again, I was wrong.  Seven servings a day is a lot and my body did NOT deal well with it – especially the fruit.  I will keep trying but … we will see.

JULY is my birth month.  On the 26th, I will be 70 years old!  To celebrate, I am going for a fun focus.  This month, I am going to incorporate foods rich in collagen and ones that encourage collagen synthesis.  Collagen is necessary for healthy skin, hair, and nails.  It is also necessary for maintaining connective tissue, healthy joints, and strong muscles.   It is  important as we age – when our natural collagen production drops.  And it is particularly important when you are affected by a  genetic collagen disorder.   🙄

Dan and I started July off right  with an early morning  walk with Molly.   Coincidentally, regular exercise also helps collagen production and synthesis.

Molly & I at  the Regent Park Pool

Daily Food Diary – Day 181

Breakfast:

(1) c coffee (2)

(3) crumpets (240)

(2) tsp butter (69)

(2) tsp jam (100)

Lunch:

(1) Sun ripened tomato tortilla wrap (200)

(1/4) c shredded marble cheese (114)

(3) steps bacon (130)

(1)  tomato (22) (1 SVG)

(60) oz water

Supper:

(1) Sm. Taco Time Mexi Fries (265)

(1) Taco Time Crisp Meat Burrito (428)

(2) Taco Time Hard Shell Tacos (520) (1 SVG)

Total net calories: 1802

Total net calories goal: 1233 – 1802  = 569 over 👎

Fruits & Vegetables: 2 servings

Fruits & vegetables goal: 7 servings 👎

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

Happy Canada Day!

Daily Food Diary – Day 173 of 365

by annemariedemyen, posted in 2025, Health and Fitness

It is 173 Days since I started posting my Daily Food Diary. 

It is also 4 months since I was placed on the Waiting List for repair of my epigastric hernia.    I was told by my surgeon’s receptionist that it would probably be about  eight weeks to get a surgery date confirmed.  😐

The wait doesn’t bother me.  In the meantime, I have been working to improve my respiratory health so things will go as well as possible when I am dealing with the anesthesia.  

My hernia is generally painless.  When it does get pushed out, I can usually deal with it.  There was one painful situation that sent me to the hospital emergency room for assistance, but I have been careful since that experience so have avoided a return visit.

The only issue I do have, is that I decided to put a pause on exercising using weights until after I have my surgery.   Lifting, and holding, even seven to ten pound weights, was one thing that was almost guaranteed to bother my hernia…and it was only for a few weeks.

Obviously, the wait could be indefinite at this point and in the meantime I am losing upper body strength. 🙄

So, I have decided to (cautiously) step back to my five pound weights and restart my afternoon strength building workouts.  Wish me luck! 🤞

Daily Food Diary – Day 173

Breakfast:

(1) c coffee (2)

(3) sl bacon (130)

(2) eggs (160)

(2) potato patties (240)

(1/2) tomato (11) (1 SVG)

Snacks:

(1) peach (58) (1 SVG)

(1/6) c dry roast peanuts (162)

(1/6) c mixed nuts (108)

(1) c licorice tea

(36) oz water

Supper:

(4) vegetable spring rolls (500) (2 SVG)

(4) shrimp nests (210) (1 SVG)

(3) riblets (49)

(2) pc’s buttermilk chicken (84)

(5) Gyoza (225)

(1) tbsp Gyoza dipping sauce (15)

(1) tbsp plum sauce (35)

(1) tbsp shrimp sauce (20)

(1) tbsp Dilly Dip (80)

(1) PC Butterscotch Pudding Cake (153)

Total net calories: 2243

Net calories goal: 1238 – 2243 = 1005 over 👎

Fruits & vegetables: 5 servings

Fruits & vegetables goal: 7 servings 👎

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

Daily Food Diary – Day 163 of 365

by annemariedemyen, posted in 2025, Health and Fitness

This is the 163rd Day of posting my Daily Food Diary.   It is also our 4th day of being away from home.

Traveling and spending time with family makes for a nice break from being home.  It also makes managing one’s diet a little more challenging. 

Since travel day, which was pretty bad,  I have been managing fairly well.  The only problem has been with water.   We have spent time here at son Dan’s before, but this time I cannot handle their water. 🤦 Last night,  I figured it out.    Fortunately, we had a two gallon jug of filtered water from home in the Jeep.   I switched to that and  all is good.

This morning Dan & son Dan are gone to a golf tournament.  I got Lucas off to school 0n time.   Cason made his own breakfast, ate, and got himself dressed for the day. 👍

I’d say the day is going smoothly so far – except for the three problem children. 🙄

Cornelius (L) and Bacardi (R)
And Molly!

Molly and Bacardi love to get each other going, and this morning they were  wound up from the get go.  Cornelius isn’t up for the shenanigans so he contributes to the chaos by yipping and yapping at the other two until they turn on him.   They are all on a break at the moment – but it is only  for the moment. 🤫

Granddaughter Gabby, is getting ready for work so I should run downstairs, get dressed, and be ready to workout when she leaves. So far so good! I haven’t been walking due to smoke and rain, but I am getting my morning aerobics done.  All or something!

Gabby! 💕

Daily Food Diary – Day 163

Breakfast

(1) c coffee (2)

(1) c Honey Nut Cheerios (147)

(1/4) c  2% milk (28)

Lunch:

(3) sm. Riblets (100)

(1/2) c macaroni salad (80)

(1) c raw vegetables (18) (2 SVG)

(24) oz water

Supper:

(2) gin & tonic (220)

(4) oz ground beef burger  – no bun (243)

(1/8) c marble cheese (57)

(1/2) c brown beans (300) (1 SVG)

(1/4) c macaroni salad (80)

(1) c raw vegetables (18) (2 SVG)

(12) oz water

Total net calories: 1327

Net calories goal: 1238 – 1327 = 89 over 👎

Fruits & vegetables:  5 servings

Fruits & vegetables goal: 7 servings 👎

That’s it for today. Take care and have a great day! ☺️💕

Daily Food Diary – Day 157 of 365

by annemariedemyen, posted in 2025, Health and Fitness

This is Day 157 of my Daily Food Diary. 🤩

It is hard to believe that in less than 157 short days, we went from this….

Walking around Waterfall Park with Molly

To this ….

Finished planting garden! ☺️

I am super happy about getting the garden in.  We have some yard maintenance left to do, but it will happen.

This year, I added more perennials to the garden… strawberries, asparagus, and rhubarb.  At this point, we are looking at what will work for our future selves –  what will be sustainable and maintainable.

I love spring, I love our yard, and I love working in the dirt and seeing it come to life .  But realistically, it is getting harder every year and we have to deal with.

My lungs are struggling to deal with what Mother Nature is handing out – especially these days.   Humid days, smokey days, dusty days… Fresh cut grass,  pollen and tree seeds. If it’s not one thing,  it is another. 

Notice tree seeds around the base of steps and by bricks.

After I finished the garden yesterday, I tackled the tree seeds.   Our neighbours on each side of us have one big beautiful tree each  (elm possibly).   In the spring, they shed millions (billions possibly) of seeds, which land in our yard – in every nook and cranny and creating drifts of allergenic plant life on our patios.   Besides the grief they cause my lungs, every seed that finds a speck of dirt will sprout.  By the time we see a sprout, it has roots a foot long – each one a battle to uproot. 

Yesterday, I dragged out the shop vac and vacuumed our patios and walkways….   (I  do the garden by hand).

Shop vacs are not my friend.  They do not follow, they come with long extension cords to trip over.  And best of all, much  like campfires – no matter where I am relative to a shop vac, the exhaust is in my face.  In this case,   the exhaust being fine dust and tree seed bits. 

The good news is I got the bulk of the little beggars.  The rest will ultimately hitch a ride on  our large  fluffy dog and come to live in our house – on floors and furniture and bedding. 

While I feel like I am about one bad day away from respiratory failure, I am doing fairly well.  My blood oxygen was 96 percent this morning.   By the time I clear my lungs, I will be ready to do my aerobics and get on with my day.  My rainy, humid day…😁

Daily Food Diary – Day 157

Breakfast:

(1) c coffee (2)

(1/2) grapefruit (39) (1 SVG)

(1/2) tsp sugar (8)

Lunch:

(1/2) c egg salad (118) (1/2 SVG)

(1) c Romaine lettuce (1/2 SVG)

(18) Onion & Garlic chips (232)

(60) oz water

Supper:

(12) oz carbonated water

(4) oz barbecue lean ground beef   (243)

(4) oz macaroni salad (258)

(1/2) tomato (11)

(1/2) c onions (30)

(1/2) c mushrooms (23)

(1) tbsp horseradish (7)

*** Total vegetables (1 SVG)

(1) serving Apple Crisp (227) (1 SVG)

Total net calories: 1092

Net calories goal: 1238 – 1092 = 146 under 👍

Total Fruits & Vegetables: 4 servings

Fruits & Vegetable goal: 7 servings

That’s it for today.  Take care and have a great day! ☺️💕

Daily Food Diary – Day 151 of 365

by annemariedemyen, posted in 2025, Health and Fitness

This is Day 151 of my Daily Food Diary. This is also June 1st! 😁💞

In May,  I was tracking my  Total Net Calories – calories consumed minus calories burnt exercising each day.  I was also tracking my Saturated Fats consumption.

In June, I will keep tracking my calories, but instead of tracking anything detrimental or beneficial, I am going to set a goal of eating 7 servings of fruit and/or vegetables each day.   The recommended number of servings, per Canada’s food guide ranges from 7 to 10, depending on age and sex.  For women over 51, seven is the magic number.

We will see how that works out!  I love almost all vegetables, but I am no fan of fruit!

Practice run yesterday morning.  😌

According to the Weather Network, we can expect another wildfire smokey day today.  Fortunately, it was fairly clear at 6 am so Molly and I were able to spend an hour outside cleaning up, feeding squirrels, and watering the plants and seeds I planted this week.  Molly wasn’t much help but she had fun stealing my mini plastic watering can, tossing it up in the air, batting it around with her paws AND chewing on the spout whenever she caught it. 😜

Daily Food Diary – Day 151

Breakfast:

(1) c coffee (2)

(1) pear (103)

(1) peach (51)

(1/2) c pineapple (42)

(4) strawberries (15)

(1) granola bar (160) (2.5 grams)

Snacks:

(48) oz water

(25) onion garlic potato chips (310) (1.5 grams)

(1) Lemon oatmeal cookie (68) (.6 grams)

(1) tsp honey (21)

Supper:

(4) sl. Shaved ham (54) (.5 grams)

(1) oz marble cheese (113)  (5.7 grams)

(2) devilled eggs (4 PC) (252) (5.2 grams)

(5) Triscuits (100) (.4 grams)

(6) Vegetable thins (40) (.4 grams)

(5) multigrain crackers (140) (.5 grams)

(5) grape tomatoes (25)

(1) mini cucumber (10)

(1/2) c cauliflower (20)

(1) tbsp Dilly Dip (80) (1.2 grams)

Total Net Calories: 1445

Net calorie goal: 1238 – 1445 = 207 over 👎

Total saturated fats: 13.75 grams

Saturated fats goal: 20.5 grams 👎

Summary for past 6 Days:

Net calories: 318 under goal total for 6 days

Saturated fats avg per day: 20.5g  (goal 13.75 grams per day)

Sodium avg per: 1846  mg (goal 1500 – 2300 mg/day)

Processed sugar avg per day:  23 grams (goal < 25 grams per day but as little as possible!)

Protein avg per day:   68.1 grams

(goal 46 to 58.5 grams per day)

*** By focussing on fruits and vegetables in June my saturated fats, processed sugar, and protein consumption SHOULD drop. 🥰

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