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Daily Food Diary – Day 145 of 365

by annemariedemyen, posted in 2025, Health and Fitness

It is Day 145 of my Daily Food Diary.  🔥

Yesterday, Rory returned to work up our garden planters.  He helped Dan move one of the new planters to the front yard and Dan levelled it and filled it with fresh dirt.  I got flowers planted and helped as required. 

Altogether, we accomplished a ton of work, which was only made possible with Rory’s welcome assistance.

Garden planters worked up and topped up with fresh dirt.
Our new front yard flower bed
The gazebo ready for patio furniture and another (one of many) planters.

This week I hope to get the rest of the garden in, run to Unique Gardens for plants around the pond, pressure wash the patio furniture and get it in place, get the second new front yard  planter in place, and get the lawn trimmed and mowed.  A lot of the work will fall on Dan – or require his assistance, but it is all doable. 👍

After, we finished up yesterday, I sat down to enjoy my 2nd alcoholic beverage in two days.  

First off, I chose  an Absolute Ocean Spray cran-Raspberry vodka premixed drink.   I cannot eat dried cranberries.  I can drink cranberry tea.  Apparently, I cannot drink anything (possibly anything alcoholic?) that contains cranberry juice.  My abdomen swole up like a beach ball, pushed my hernia out, and the result was excruciating pain.  🤦

Second, I am not now nor have I ever been, a drinker.  I grew up in a home that was generally pretty much dry.  Dad had a bottle of Rye around.  As he got older, he would take one straight shot on cold morning, before heading out to shovel the walks.  Other than that he had a dozen beer – which he passed around on Christmas and Easter.  Mom had a bottle of wine to serve  with dinner – again on Christmas and Easter.  There was a bottle of Lemon Gin that someone left behind after a visit.  It lived there as long as I can remember. 

As a teenager, I went out drinking.  In Saskatchewan that meant heading out to the backroads with a case of beer.  If I ever drank half a beer, it didn’t stay down long enough to be memorable.  (No doubt due to the yeast content which I had no idea was an issue for me back then).

Throughout my first marriage – seventeen years of unholy matrimony,  I seldom had a drink.  It might have helped,  but I was too busy having babies and raising them, to sit around drinking.

Since I met Dan, I have drank more alcohol – not regularly and not much more.  If you rounded up every ounce of alcohol that I have drank in my lifetime, you wouldn’t have enough to keep an alcoholic happy through a long weekend.  

Funny story (as in peculiar – it wasn’t really funny)… In 2012 I was in the hospital for a solid month with pneumonia and a fully collapsed lung due to empyema which is an infection outside of the lung.   The doctors tried to treat it, drain it, and finally sent me to a cardiac specialist who used clot buster treatments to clear it up. 

From the emergency room to the specialist, I saw several doctors.  Going over my history,  they all said  that I am a very heavy drinker.  It wasn’t a question and every time I said I wasn’t, I am pretty sure they noted that I was in denial on my permanent health record. 🤦

I finally asked one doctor, point blank, why they all thought I drank and he said because the only people who get empyema are the extremely elderly (I was 57) and those who abuse alcohol.

If I had been aware of my severe intolerance  to yeast, I may have steered them in a different direction,  but that was not the case.  🤔

Daily Food Diary – Day 145

Breakfast:

(1) c coffee (2)

(2) scrambled eggs (fried in butter & olive oil) (234) (6 grams)

(3) slices bacon (130) (3.3 grams)

(2) hash browns (240)

Snacks:

(1/2) c bbq corn nuts (230) (1 gram)

(1)  Absolut/Ocean Spray cran raspberry (38)

(48) oz water

(2/3) c French Vanilla ice cream (183) (5.8 grams)

(7) pecan halves (46) (.6 grams)

(1) tbsp chocolate sauce (52) (.1 grams)

(1) tbsp caramel sauce (70) (.9 grams)

Supper:

(1) Turkey salad wrap – cheese tortilla wrap, turkey, Miracle Whip, green onion, celery, dill pickle & lettuce (248) (2.1 grams)

(8) Lay’s lightly salted ripple chips (116) (1.1 grams)

(8) Lay’s BBQ chips (86) (.5 grams)

Total net calories: 1320

Net calorie goal: 1243 – 1320 = 77 over 👎

Total saturated fats: 21.4 grams

Saturated fats goal: 13.75 grams 👎

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

Dan fixed a new lining for our WELCOME sign basket and I planted a couple of pansies and one portulaca in it. 😊

Daily Food Diary – Day 143 of 365

by annemariedemyen, posted in 2025, Health and Fitness

143 Days ago I began my mindful eating practice by tracking and posting my Daily Food Diary.   3 years and 3 months ago I began my current Health & Fitness Journey.

By far, the most gratifying result of this journey  is realizing the incredible difference it has made to my overall strength and stamina.   My best days, are those in which I complete a household or yard task that I know would have been difficult, to impossible,  for me three years ago.

Yesterday was NOT one of my best days. 

Yesterday, it was still too wet outside to have grandson Rory come over to work up our garden planters.   But, it was nice out so I went out to start setting up a few planters that I have around the yard.

I started by planting the portulaca that I grow in the planter on the garage wall. (Portulaca is the only thing that survives here.)

I also started cucumbers in two large planters that Dan bought me this week. (They are larger than they look, and mobile enough to be moved around should they need more, or less, sun.

Dan worked up this one planter – around his Bleeding Heart, so I planted strawberries and a couple of little flowers.  (Molly, stood by ready to help).

Finally, I decided that I wanted to try some ‘planting bags’ alongside the house.   I didn’t want them right on the ground, so I figured the sections of tree trunk that were stacked at the back fence, would make ideal bases for them. 

Since Dan has been having painful issues with his shoulders, this was to be a ME project.  I do not want him to make the pain in his shoulders worse!   The antibiotics and prednisone from my recent bronchitis should be out of my system by now, so I felt GOOD to GO!

I went into the garage to get the furniture dolly.  It was at the back of the garage – behind the new planters that Dan has been assembling.   I managed to lift it, roll it, and stumble my way through the first planter.  When I got to the second planter, Dan took it  from me, stopped at the compressor to top up the tires, and handed it back over.

I rolled off into the back yard.  There was one section of tree trunk that was sitting on the ground.  After a few unsuccessful attempts, I managed to get it on the dolly.   I pulled it between the two tables, around the wheel barrow, and off the back yard into the side yard. (There is drop there the height of a railway tie.  In fact there is a railway tie there to hold the backyard in place.) With one mighty tug, I got the dolly over the tie.  A small bounce knocked the tree trunk off the dolly, but I got it back on, and headed around the corner to the side of the house where Dan helped me to set it in place.

Dan went to the back fence to set the next section of tree trunk on the ground and I repeated the process of getting it to its destination. 

The third section was notably heavier.  Dan got it to the ground, I picked it up with the dolly and moved it to the railroad tie.  I gave one mighty tug and it sat there  –  up on the  backyard level.  I was at the  side yard level.  I got a death grip on that dolly and gave a mightier tug.  It bounced down – and bounced right back up to the back yard.  I went with it.  In an elegant move that only another Martel could relate to, I stumbled around until I was back on my feet.  My third attempt was successful.

I got the fourth section across the backyard and over the tie without incident.  I didn’t even pretend to help Dan set it in place.  By that point, I was just ready to accept defeat.

To add insult to injury, I noticed that between all the recent rain and the returning sunshine, the lawn I worked so hard to mow last weekend needs to be redone. 😢🤦

Daily Food Diary – Day 143

Breakfast:

(1) coffee (2)

(2) classic Eggos (180)

(2) tsp butter (69) (4.7 grams)

(1) tbsp Maple Syrup (55)

(2) sl. Low Sodium ham (104) (1)

Snacks:

(48) oz water

(1) pear (103)

(1) peach (51)

Supper:  

(12) air fried chicken wing flats (397) (5.8 grams)

(2) egg rolls (380) (2 grams)

(6) Gyoza (200) (2.5 grams)

(2) tbsp Frank’s extra hot sauce (0)

(1) tbsp  Gyoza dipping sauce (15)

Total net calories: 1319

Net calorie goal: 1243 – 1319 = 75 over 👎

Total saturated fats: 13.75 grams

Saturated fats goal: <13.75 grams 👎

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

Daily Food Diary – Day 141 of 365

by annemariedemyen, posted in 2025, Health and Fitness

It is 141 Days since I started posting my Daily Food Diary and this is the 1st Day that I almost forgot to do it!

In my defense (no excuses):

1) Yesterday, was a ROUGH day.  We had one more day of cold rainy weather and my lungs decided they were done.  I did get my workout done and laundry.  Dan made supper and did the dishes.  I went to bed at 7 pm and woke up at 5am to a much better day.

2) Today is grandson Lucas’s birthday.  We won’t be seeing them for a few more days, but when I got up I was focussed on sending him birthday wishes and a few dollars to spend on a gift from us.

Lucas (L) with his brother Cason – Happy 10th Birthday Lucas!

3) This morning I had an 8:30 appointment with my respiratory specialist.  I still have a lot of infection to clear up – especially in my left lung, but with better weather and the new sinus meds  I am on – it should happen!  Also chances are slim to nil that I will drown in my own mucus when I am under anesthesia for my hernia operation.  I am still on the waiting list (since February) but that is ok.  It gives me longer to clear up my lungs and a better chance of recovery from the anesthetic and the hernia.

4) On the way home, we stopped at the Dollar Store.  I hadn’t been to a Dollar Store for ages, so I may have gotten a bit carried away.  I put together a new bouquet for Dan’s parents’ grave, got a new solar frog for our garden (and some green paint because it  is just pale grey), a new hair clip, and a new book  to make notes of the Buddist wisdom that I have been studying this year – core values, breathing techniques, and the like, plus a few odds and ends.

My new notebook & frog. 

5) Finally, tonight is granddaughter Maddy’s last band concert of the year.  So, she called me about some last minute changes to the plan, I have to do my workout and my sinuses, AND take Molly for a good walk so she won’t destroy the place while we are gone tonight.

Maddy’s School is just a few blocks from us, so very convenient for attending concerts and such.

All in all, just more going on than I am used to!  I was about to start my workout and remembered to do my blog.  141 Days and still counting!

Daily Food Diary – Day 141

Breakfast:

(1) c coffee (2)

(4) slices shaved ham (57)

(2) potato patties (240)

Snacks:

(24) oz water

(20) raspberries (20)

(20) lightly salted Lays ripple chips  (291) (2.7 grams)

(6) mini chocolate Easter eggs (85) (2.5 grams)

(1/4) c hickory smoked almonds (160) (1 gram)

Supper:

(5) oz Lean ground beef burger (257) (4.8 grams)

(1/2) tomato (11)

(1/5) c red onion (13)

(2) mozzarella sticks (127) (3 grams)

(8) on rings (270) (2.2 grams)

Total net calories: 1355

Net calorie goal: 1243 👎

Total saturated fats: 16.3 grams

Saturated fat goal: 13.75 👎

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

Daily Food Diary – Day 135 of 365

by annemariedemyen, posted in 2025, Health and Fitness

It is 135 Days since I started my 365 Day Food Diary! 🎉 I am DONE my entire round of antibiotics and I only have 2 more days of Prednisone! ☺️

With chronic respiratory issues, this has NOT been my first rodeo with antibiotics and Prednisone, but for whatever reason, this has been a rough one.

Yesterday, I was finally feeling pretty good once I got past the high humidity in the morning.   I had a great aerobic workout and I got some kitchen deep cleaning done. 

My only issue was a serious appetite ALL day.  I don’t know if my body needed the calories to recover, if  I haven’t been drinking enough water, or if it was the Prednisone talking – but I was HUNGRY all day.

I had a good enough breakfast, and lunch, but supper was over the top.  I chopped everything up for the stir fry and Dan came in and offered to cook it.  It was amazing. It was dessert worthy amazing!

I blew through both my net calories and saturated fat goals for the day,  but there you go.   In the past two weeks, I only totally missed one workout, we took a few walks, and I was somewhat productive even on my worst days. 

Fall down, get back up, repeat.  But the falls get fewer  and the get back up comes sooner.  It is progress. 👍

Daily Food Diary – Day 135

Breakfast:

(1) c coffee (2)

(1) sausage patties (190) (5 grams)

(2) Classic Eggos (180) (1.5)

(1) tsp butter (34) (2.3 grams)

(1) tbsp Maple Syrup (55)

Lunch:

(48) oz water

(1) BBQ chicken thigh (160) (1 gram)

(1/2) c potato salad (220) (2 grams)

Supper:

(1 1/2) c white rice (363) (.2 grams)

(8) oz stir-fry (pork tenderloin, leek, red onion, mushroom, carrots, celery, cabbage, baby Bok choy, water chestnuts, terriaki-oyster-soya sauce, black pepper, crushed hot peppers).  (349) (3.8 grams)

(3/4) c French Vanilla Ice Cream (240) (7.5 grams)

(1) tbsp Chocolate sauce (52) (.1 gram)

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

Total net calories: 1736

Net calorie goal: 1243 – 1736 = 493 over 👎

Total saturated fats:  24 grams

Saturated fats goal: 13.75 grams 👎

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

Daily Food Diary – Day 128 of 365

by annemariedemyen, posted in 2025, Health and Fitness

It has been 128 days since I started my Daily Food Diary.   In 128 days, I have missed zero daily entries,  or posts on Jetpack (WordPress). 💃

People do not succeed in reaching goals, or in life, by hiding behind excuses.  That is one of life’s basic truths. 

That being said, yesterday’s diet goals were a complete miss.  While excuses cannot turn my results into a win, I do have a few to share. 🙂

* Starting my morning with a medical appointment – a less than stellar one that resulted in three prescriptions (one that may be a permanent addition to my daily routine), a requisition for a chest x-ray and an appointment for a check up in two weeks.  ⚕️

* Having taken my first dose of the antibiotic I received, I was hit by some bizarre side effects.  I felt like I had been punched between my eyes and felt dizzy. 🥴

* Since I felt rather off, I passed on my daily aerobics and walk.  That meant I had zero calories to subtract from the calories that I consumed.  😒

* We took Molly to the vet for a tic treatment and to get one of her ears checked out.  While there the vet did her upcoming annual checkup, identified a fungal ear infection and prescribed medication, and provided her with a tic prevention as well as one for worms.  Molly came away with a clean bill of health and kudos for being such a big, beautiful, happy, friendly, calm girl.  I came away with a $442.00 bill. 🙄

* And finally, we got home and I received the sundress I had ordered. Size Small. AND.. It fits perfectly! 💃 🎉🎉🎉

So there you have it, a few hits, a celebration, and a miss on my daily diet goals.  I am not terribly upset.  I, am delusional enough to  think days like this help  to keep my body from going into starvation mode. (That will never happen. 😂)

Daily Food Diary – Day 128

Breakfast:

(1) c coffee (2)

(1) cornmeal muffins (130)

(1) tsp butter (34) (2.3 grams)

Lunch:

(3) oz dark skinless turkey (150) (1.9 grams)

(6) Hint of Lime tortilla chips (150) (1 gram)

Snacks:

(48) oz water

(1) pear (103)

(7) raspberries (7)

Supper:

Taco Time Takeout:

(1) Small Mexi-Fries (265) (3)

(1) crisp Meat Burrito (428) (6)

(2) Hard shell tacos (432) (9.8)

Total Net Calories: 1701

Net calories goal: 1243 – 1701 = 458 over 👎

Total saturated fats: 24

Saturated fats goal: <13.75. 👎

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

Daily Food Diary – Day 126 of 365

by annemariedemyen, posted in 2025, Health and Fitness

It is 126 Days (18 weeks) since I started my Daily Food Diary.   My ultimate goal setting out on this adventure was more about improving the nutritional value of what I consume each day, than any effort to lose weight. 

That being said, today I weighed in at 124 pounds! That is nine pounds down from the 133 pounds that I weighed on January 1st of this year AND 36 pounds down from the hefty 160 pounds that I weighed three years ago, when I kicked off my Healthy Active  Lifestyle.  💃

I do have a general goal to eventually reach my ‘best weight’ of 115 pounds.  That is where I feel and look my best.  But, being my best is more about how fit and healthy I am.  That is where daily exercise, proper nutrition, adequate sleep, and stress management all matter. 

I have been struggling with my morning exercises for the past couple of days.  The following video popped up on my You Tube feed yesterday.  It is one I hadn’t tried previously.   I found it motivating so am sharing the link for anyone who is looking for a boost to their daily workout.

* I do not, and never have, promoted any product or video for any financial kickback.  If I share anything like this, it is just because it worked for me.  🙂

Daily Food Diary – Day 126

Breakfast:

(1) c coffee (2)

(1) oatmeal/bran/apple muffin (164)              (.6 grams)

(1) tsp butter (34) (2.3 grams)

Lunch:

(25) Lightly salted ripple chips (270) (1 gram)

(3) oz dark turkey meat (150) (1.9 grams)

Supper:

(4) oz lean ground burger (307) (7.6 grams)

(1/2) c baked brown beans (196) (2.5 grams)

(2) cornmeal muffins (290) (2 grams)

(2) tsp butter (69) (4.7 grams)

(1) PC bacon (43) (1.1 grams)

(1) tbsp habanero cheese (25) (1.1 grams)

(1/4) c mushrooms (11)

(1/4) cooking onion (3)

(1) tsp olive oil (40) (.7 grams)

(1) side salad (90) (1)

Total net calories: 1528

Net calorie goal: 1244 – 1528 = 285 over 👎

Total saturated fats: 26.5 grams

Saturated fats goal: 13.75 grams 👎

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

Daily Food Diary – Day 122 of 365

by annemariedemyen, posted in 2025, Health and Fitness

It is 122 Days since I began my Daily Food Diary.  This is Day 2 of my focus on tracking  saturated fats.

In March, my focus was on tracking protein in my diet.  I learned that my diet is high in protein.  This did not really surprise me, as I feel like a dishrag if I do not have my protein.

In April, my focus was on tracking sodium and processed sugar.  I learned that any amount of processed sugar has a detrimental effect on my respiratory health and that I consume a lot of sodium.

This month, I am focussing on saturated fats.   Eliminating saturated fats is important for everyone for heart health, so that obviously includes me!

The challenge here is that animal based products, be it meat, eggs, cheese, milk, etc. are high in saturated fats – except for fish which I prefer to avoid .  Plant based, high protein food,  like brown beans,  are low in saturated fats but high in processed sugar. 

This month it will take time, effort and research to maintain the protein in my diet while reducing the saturated fats,  while eliminating the processed sugar, and while cutting back on sodium.  

Once I have a handle on these four areas of concern in my diet (protein, sodium, processed sugar, and saturated fat), I can start working on all of the vitamins and minerals that we tend to receive from our vegetables and fruits. 

I do not expect to ever reach a perfect palatable place in my diet.  It is always going to be about balance.  But I do expect that as long as I keep up my Daily Food Diary, I will keep learning and making positive adjustments, that will serve me well throughout 2025 – and beyond.  ☺️

Daily Food Diary – Day 122

Breakfast:

(1) c coffee (2)

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

Lunch:

(2) chicken drumsticks (401) (5.8 grams)

(1/2) pkg spicy chicken ramen (190) (3 grams)

Supper:

Nachos:

(6) oz extra lean turkey (221) (2.6 grams)

(1) tbsp taco seasoning (40)

(25) salt free tortilla chips (260) (1 gram)

(5) black olives (18) (.2 grams)

(1) jalapeno (4)

(1/4) c green onions (10)

(1/2) c red pepper (23)

(1/2) c shredded Habanero cheese (240) (12 gram).  (we didn’t have a lower saturated fat option – but I did use half as much cheese as I usually do)

Total net calories: 1354

Net calorie goal: 1247 – 1354 = 107 over 👎

Total saturated fats: 27.1 grams

Saturated fat goal: 13.75 👎

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

Daily Food Diary – Day 120 of 365

by annemariedemyen, posted in 2025, Health and Fitness

It is 120 days since I started my Daily Food Diary.

Looking at the results of my calorie counting and sodium and processed sugar tracking yesterday, it doesn’t look good for my progress in this exercise.   But, results do not always tell the entire story.

Last night, I was planning a supper that would have had me meet my nutritional goals for the day.  But plans change.

At lunchtime yesterday, Granddaughter Prim texted to ask if she and her sister Maddy could come for supper.   We went from a supper for two to a ham and scalloped potato family meal – and I hit the ham hard.

Prim and Maddy

We always enjoy time spent with any of our grandkids.  Last night,  we had three big wins to celebrate as well!

1) Maddy who has been struggling with her math,  got the results of her latest math test since starting to work with a tutor  (a retired math teacher who Genie introduced her to) … 48 out of 50!  Big win for Maddy!!

2) Prim and I started talking about obesity and restaurant food.  It might seem like a  strange subject for a thirteen year old, but she instigated it.   That led to her checking out nutritional information for one of her favourite restaurants and comparing a Veggie Burger and a Deep Fried Chicken Burger.  The clear winner (nutritionally)  – Deep Fried Chicken Burger had lower calories, sodium, and processed sugar.  We both learned something new – which is always a win.  And it was a big win for Prim because she learned that, especially when it comes to food – better choices are not always that obvious.

3) The girls’ sister Genie dropped by for a short visit and to drive the girls home after supper.

Left, Genie last June.  Right, Genie last night.

Genie has struggled with health issues since she was born – partly genetic, partly due to being born prematurely.   The last couple of years have been particularly difficult for her.  Since giving up yeast and starting to feel so much better,  I have been trying to convince Genie to try that as well.  In the past few months, she decided it was worth trying.  The proof is on her face! Her bloating is gone, she is feeling much better, and she is so much happier.  It wasn’t all about the yeast, but it was a big win for Genie – and one that encouraged her to adopt other positive changes.

It is always good to see the grandkids.  It is even better when we see them learning  how much power they possess – to deal with the challenges that life hands them and to earn the wins that life has to offer .  🌹

Daily Food Diary – Day 118

Breakfast:

(1) c coffee (2) (4.7 mg)

(1/4) c milk (31) (28.7 mg) (3.1 grams)

(1) c Raisin Bran Crunch (190) (210 mg) (20 grams)

Snacks:

(44) oz water

(12) oz carbonated water

(1) oz BBQ corn nuts (124) (277 mg)

(1) oz Spicy dill pickles (170) (221 mg)

(1) oz smoked almonds (310) (90 mg)

Supper:

(2/3) c scallop potatoes (15) (620 mg)

(1/2) c corn (62) (10.9 mg)

(1) tsp butter (34) (31.7)

(6) oz old fashion ham (238) (1497 mg)

(1) side salad (90) (115 mg)

Total net calories:  1290

Net calorie goal: 1247 – 1290 = 43 over 👎

Total Processed Sugar: 30.9 grams

Processed sugar goal: < 25 👎

Total Sodium: 3106 mg

Sodium goal: 1500 to 2300 mg 👎

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

Daily Food Diary – Day 118 of 365

by annemariedemyen, posted in 2025, Health and Fitness

It is Day 118 of my Daily Food Diary. ☺️ This month I have been tracking the calories, processed sugar, and the sodium that I consume every day.

I still have work to do on my processed sugar and sodium consumption. However, I have learned which foods I need to avoid or eliminate from my diet.  And.. I have made a couple of positive changes this month.  I have switched from salted nuts to unsalted peanuts and I have started eating Lightly Salted chips – at least sometimes.

For May,  I will switch things up and track saturated fat.  That should be interesting, since I will still be counting calories and avoiding sodium and processed sugar.  And of course, I always avoid yeast! This is getting to be a juggling act.  It is getting difficult to consume enough calories each day, when I am avoiding everything that contains calories!

Yesterday, was election day in Canada.  I am glad that is finally behind us!

I am super happy with how our trip to our voting station went yesterday.  It was only about one kilometer from here so we decided to take Molly and walk over there. (We took turns going in to vote and staying outside with Molly).   Anyway… We got halfway there and realized we had forgotten 💩bags for Molly.  That is never a safe gamble to take.  I power walked home and back to where Dan and Molly were waiting for me.

The exciting part… That extra kilometer, made in record time, did not bother me  at all! I did not struggle to breathe, and there was no muscle or joint discomfort.  My blood oxygen was 98% last night.   And, even this morning, I am fine.  That is what makes this all worth while!

While I was in the polling station, I ran into someone I actually know – and really like. And… Since our polling station was at a high school we saw a lot of teenagers.  They were all friendly, polite, and happy to see Molly.  A couple of them even came over and visited with me and Molly –  the entire time that Dan was inside.   They were both  charming and they kept Molly totally distracted! (A good thing because she usually gets rather stressed when Dan has to leave us on our own when we are out and about).

Daily Food Diary – Day 118

Breakfast:

(1) c coffee (2) (4.7 mg)

(2) Eggo waffles (180) (300 mg) (4 grams)

(1) tsp butter (34)

(1) tbsp maple syrup (55) (12.5 grams)

(2) slices back bacon (50) (425 mg)

(1) tsp olive oil (40)

Snacks:

(30) oz water

(1) c Matcha green tea

(1) Asian Pear (180)

(4) strawberries (15) (.5 mg)

Supper:

(1) Hamburger – Thick & Juicy. (290) (440 mg)

(1) slice Havarti cheese (70) (160 mg)

(4) oz potato salad (154) (332 mg) (4.9 grams)

(24) Lightly salted Lays chips (134) (48 mg)

(1) tbsp Philadelphia onion chip dip (23) (75 mg)

(1/4) c mushrooms (12) (.8 mg)

(1/4) c onions (15)

Total net calories: 1095

Net calorie goal:  1247 – 1095 = 152 under 👍

Total Processed sugar:   20.4 grams

Processed sugar goal: < 25 grams 👍

Total Sodium: 1817.7 mg

Sodium goal: 1500 – 2300 mg 👍

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

Kept on my kitchen window ledge, this little vase was a gift from granddaughter Genie to my mother (many years ago).  The carnation came from the spray on my Father’s casket (1993).  The rosebuds came from my Mother’s. (2013).

Daily Food Diary – Day 105 of 365

by annemariedemyen, posted in 2025, Health and Fitness

It is 105 Days since I started my Daily food diary.  That is 15 Weeks ! 🥳

I have learned a few lessons in these past few weeks.  The biggest thing that I have learned has been  how getting a handle on yeast and sugar is going to make a huge difference to my health in general – but specifically to my respiratory health.   I have been avoiding yeast for a couple of years and that has made a big difference, especially to my digestive health.    These last few days,  I have been avoiding as much processed  sugar as possible.  That has already made a huge difference to my respiratory health. 

I have been diagnosed with asthma – a genetic disease, which is triggered by stress and allergies.  I can manage that by taking preventative inhaled steroids, rescue inhalers, stress management, and avoiding allergens (like fresh cut grass).   I have also been diagnosed with COPD, bronchiectasis, and bronchiolitis.  They all have understandable causes.  Management, has been  an issue.  The issue with all of them is the amount and consistency of the mucus that they produce.  If I can get a long term solution to that with diet and hydration, it will be a gamechanger for sure.   I seem to finally be on the right track.  That is so much more than I could have hoped for when I started this Daily Food Diary fifteen weeks ago!

Food Diary – Day 105

Breakfast:

(1) c coffee (2) (4.7 mg)

(2) slices back bacon (35) (500 mg)

(2) potato patties (240) (420 mg)

Snacks:

(48) oz water

(1/8) c Dill Pickle Peanuts (113) (146mg ) (.5g)

(1/8) c unsalted peanuts (43)

Supper:

(1 1/2) c Rice (363)

(3) oz pork tenderloin  (125) (62.1 mg)

(1/4) c red onion (15)

(1/2) c canned mushrooms (20) (333 mg)

(1/4) c red pepper (12) (1.5 mg)

(1) c Bok Choy (60)

(1/2) c celery (8)  (40.4 mg)

(2) tsp olive oil (79)

(1/8) tsp seasoning salt (190 mg)

(3/4) tbsp soya sauce (11) (458 mg)

(1) tbsp butter (103) (95 mg)

(3) spring rolls (135) (330mg) (2.2 g)

(1) egg roll (100) (270 mg) (2 g)

(1) tsp plum sauce (6) (5 mg) (1.3 g)

Total Net Calories: 1283

Net calorie goal: 1259 – 1283 = 24 over 🙄

Total Sodium: 2854.7 mg

Sodium goal: 1500 to 2300 mg 🙄

Total Processed Sugar: 6 grams

Processed sugar goal: <25 grams 👍

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