Tag: by the numbers

Daily Food Diary – Day 222 of 365

by annemariedemyen, posted in 2025, Health and Fitness

Today is Day 222 of my Daily Food Diary.   222 seemed like an auspicious number so I decided to run it past Google.

The number 222 signifies Balance, Harmony, and Trust.  That sounds pretty good to me!

I started my morning by taking Molly for her morning walk.   It went well – better than usual, so that backed up Google’s prediction for the day. 😊

Daughter, Jennifer and I are taking her dog Sasha to Pet Value today to introduce her to their dog bath.  We’ll see how powerful Number 222 really is.

Molly with Sasha.  Sasha isn’t short of sass and attitude (even when she’s not the big dog).

Yesterday, I learned something new about my eating habits. 

Left to my own devices, I am an evening snacker.  I knew that from the night shifts that Dan used to work and the Dart Nights he goes to in the winter since he retired.   Alone, I could mindlessly munch my way through countless empty calories. 

Now that I am more mindful and accountable for what I consume in a day, that is not so much of an issue.  But, I have a new one! 

This summer, Dan has been golfing quite frequently.  I am fine with that.   He sees his friends, gets out in the fresh (somewhat) air, and is relatively active.  It is all around healthy, quality time for him.  I have my time to do my workouts, read, do my nails, whatever.

The only problem is, supper is generally much later than I am accustomed to.  Even, if I have a good breakfast and lunch – or a hearty brunch, I am ready for supper by 6:30.  By 7:30 I am starving!  I am in a losing battle with any random snack that crosses my path.  Even if I have a good  mid-afternoon snack, it is a struggle until supper is served.  🤦

Daily Food Diary – Day 222

Breakfast:

(1) c coffee (2)

(2) scrambled eggs (182)

(3) slices bacon (130)

Snacks:

(3/4) c ice cream with pecans, chocolate sauce, and caramel syrup (421)

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

(48) oz water

Supper:

(4) oz pork cutlet (240)

(12) crinkle cut fries (82)

(1/2) c gravy (50)

(1) mini cucumber (green) 10

Total net calories: 1168

Net calories goal: 1222 – 1168 = 54 under

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

Daily Food Diary – Day 103 of 365

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

It has been 103 days since I started tracking my ‘numbers’ on  my Daily Food Diary.  When I started this adventure, I did not have any solid goals or expectations, but I have found it to be educational and beneficial.

I began the year at 133.5 pounds with an  ultimate goal of reaching 115 pounds.  I am 5′ – 1″ with a smaller frame.   115 pounds is pretty much perfect for me – and where I can fit into my  favourite jeans. 

I have been doing ok working towards my weight  goal, but I have been struggling to get under 128 pounds.   Yesterday, I weighed in at 126.4 pounds!  😁

This month, I have been tracking and struggling to get my sodium and processed sugar consumption under control.  On day 100, my sugar maxed out at 58.1 grams. (I am trying to keep it under 25 grams.)   My last three days have been – 2.5 g, 5.6 g, and 9.9 g.  I was happy about that, but what I was really happy about was the numbers on my Oximeter last night.  My pulse registered at 70 BPM and my blood oxygen was up to 99%.   (Typically 90 to 92%). My lungs were noticeably, and thankfully,  clear. 

Yesterday, my processed sugar crept up a bit.  Today my lungs are somewhat more congested and  my weight is up 4 ounces. 🙄

I am definitely motivated to make more of an effort to avoid PROCESSED SUGAR.  I believe everyone should avoid processed sugar as much as possible.    For me,  I think it is worse due to my compromised lungs and my intolerance for yeast.  Sugar feeds yeast so there is definitely a connection.

I do know it is well worth continuing my focus on processed sugar  for the remainder of this month.

Daily Food Diary – Day 103

Breakfast:

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

(2) eggs (160) (140 mg)

(1/8) c milk (15) (14.3 mg) (1.5g)

(1/2) tsp olive oil  (20)

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

(4) slices thin sliced bacon (173) (739 mg)

(1/2) tomato (11) (3.1 mg)

(1/8) tsp salt  (291 mg)

Snacks:

(1) c Tumeric Tea

(48) oz water

Supper:

(23) shrimp (shrimp ring) (263) (1117 mg)

(2) tbsp seafood sauce (40) (237 mg) (6.9 g)

(2) radishes (3) (7 mg)

(1/4) c broccoli (10) (13.8 mg)

(1/4) c green onions (12)

(1/2) c cauliflower (14) (9.3 mg)

(1) tbsp Dilly Dip (80) (110 mg) (.5 g)

(6) multi-grain crackers (60) (471 mg)

(5) Triscuits (100) (133 mg)

(6) Vegetable things (40) (85.7 mg) (.6 g)

(1) tbsp onion chip dip (10) (59.8 mg) (.4 g)

(1) oz Aged cheddar (113) (198 mg)

Total Net Calories:  1365

Net Calorie Goal: 1269 – 1365 = 106 over 😕

Total Sodium: 3629.8 mg

Sodium goal: 1500  to 2300 mg 😕

Total Processed Sugar: 9.9 grams

Processed sugar goal: <25 grams 👍

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