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Daily Food Diary – Day 90 of 365

April 1, 2025April 1, 2025 by annemariedemyen, posted in 2025, Health and Fitness

It’s been 90 days – THREE FULL MONTHS since I started my Daily Food Diary and began posting it on here.🎊

In March, I have been tracking and noting my protein consumption. I am surprised that I not only meet, but often surpass, the daily recommended amount of protein. From what I have read, too much protein can cause digestive issues. Since I seldom have digestive issues since I quit eating yeast, I am not really concerned. I think that between my lung issues and my genetic collagen issues, chances are I just use/need more protein in my diet. If an issue ever shows up on my routine blood work, I may have to revisit that thought.

Last night we rounded off the month with a meal to a local Buffet Palace. It is hardly fine dining, but good, basic food – and one restaurant where I can avoid yeast quite easily.

Today starts a new month and a new focus. For April I am going to track my SALT and SUGAR consumption. This one’s going to hurt. I love both and I know neither are good for anyone – especially anyone with multiple lung conditions that cause mucus issues. 😢

Food Diary – Day 90

Breakfast:

(1) c coffee (2) (.3)

(1) c Shreddies (200) (6)

(1/4) c milk (31) (2)

(1) tsp sugar (16)

Lunch:

(1) Boiled egg (78) (6.3)

(1) tbsp Miracle Whip Lite (37) (.1)

(1/4) c green onions (10) (1)

(1) c lettuce (6) (.4)

Snacks:

(1) c Hibiscus tea

(52) oz water

Supper:

(1) Sm bowl of potato/ chicken, potato soup (113) (2)

(1) Salad Plate – Lettuce, Broccoli, Red onion, Tomato, Cucumber, cheese, Salsa, Pickled Beets, Brown Beans, cole slaw (233) (7.1)

(1) Teriyaki chicken thigh (skinless) & drumstick (430) (47)

(1/2) c French Fries (165) (3.2)

(1/4) c gravy (31) (4.4)

(1) c mixed vegetables (green & brown beans and corn) – zero butter, salt, pepper or flavor (44) (1.5)

(1) pc apple crisp (151) (4)

Total Calories: 1546 – 106 (aerobics) = 1440

Calorie Goal: 1269 – 1440 = 171 OVER

Total Protein: 75.2 grams

Daily Protein Goal: 46-58.5 grams

* It was that scoop of brown beans from the salad bar that put me over the top. 😯

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

Daily Food Diary – Day 88

March 30, 2025March 30, 2025 by annemariedemyen, posted in 2025, Health and Fitness

On January 1st, I started tracking everything I consume each day and posting it in my Daily Food Diary. I have never been great at keeping New Years resolutions, but I approached this more as a commitment and 88 days later, I am still on track! 😊

Yesterday, our main meal of the day was a family affair. Dan and I spent most of the day tidying up the house and getting supper together.

**Their Mom Jen with her fiance Tanner**

I struggle taking family photos. To be honest, I think it is the family that I have to work with. The photo of Genie on her own went well enough. (Her fiance Alec was at work) The other three were a challenge. How hard is it for TWO people to face the same direction at the same time? By the time I got to Dan and Ronan, they were all over the place. I am pretty sure they were trying to be difficult. I got one shot of Dan looking at the ceiling while Ronan was looking at the floor. 🙄

All in all, everything went as well as can be expected when you get a lot of family into a small house. Supper went particularly well. They all said our first attempt at pulled pork was a win. The girls chose the menu, with a bit of tweaking. Jen requested the brussel sprouts and Dan and I added buns and yeast free paratha bread for anyone wanting to build a pulled pork sandwich. It all worked.

Food Diary

Breakfast:

(1) c coffee (2) (.3)

(1) c Raisin Bran Crunch (190) (3)

(1/4) c milk (31) (2)

Snack:

(1) c Licorice tea

(30) oz water

Supper:

(3) oz pulled pork (150) (2.2)

(1/2) c cole claw (74) (1.2)

(1) baked potato (139) (3.7)

(3) tsp butter (10) (.1)

(1/4) c green onion (10) (1)

(1/2) c brussel sprouts (28) (2)

(10) asparagus spears (33) (3.6)

(1) pc ice cream cake (613) (10.4)

Total Calories: 1373

Less 106 (26 min. Aerobics)

Net Calories: 1267

Calorie goal: 1269 – 1267 = 2 under 👍

* I can’t believe half of my calories yesterday came from DQ Blizzard Ice Cream Cake. The cake was a 10″ round cake (calories per DQ nutrition menu – 7360) cut into 12 equal pieces. One piece 613 calories. 😳

Total Protein: 47.5 grams

Daily Protein Goal: 46 to 58.5 grams

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

Daily Food Diary – Day 84 of 365

March 26, 2025March 26, 2025 by annemariedemyen, posted in 2025, Health and Fitness

It is 84 days (11 Weeks) since I started my Daily Food Diary. It is incredible how quickly the weeks go by.

When I started this diary, we were heading into a brutal winter. We have left that behind as we now head into spring. Yesterday, we had our back door open so we could let the fresh air in and Molly could come and go on her own.

Spring is easily my favourite season of the year! It is the promise of summer – without the bugs. It is ultimately great grass and trees, flowers, and sunshine! What is not to love?

Daily Food Diary – Day 84

Breakfast:

(1) c coffee (2) (.3)

(1) c Raisin Bran Crunch (190) (3)

(1/4) c milk (31) (2)

Lunch:

(1) Granola Bar (160) (3)

(12) oz water

Snack:

(1) c licorice tea

Supper:

(12) oz carbonated water

Chef Salad…

(2) c Romaine Lettuce (12) (.9)

(2) Radishes (3) (.1)

(10) slices cucumber (10) (.4)

(1/2) tomato (11) (.5)

(1/4) c green onions (10) (1)

(3) oz baked ham (140) (14)

(1/3) c shredded cheese (137) (8.4)

(2) hard boiled eggs (156) (14.1)

(1 1/2) tsp sunflower seeds (135) (4.5)

(3) tbsp Peppercorn Ranch dressing (165)

(2) tbsp French’s dry fried onions (200) (8)

Total Calories: 1362

Less 126 calories for 30 minutes aerobics

Net Calories: 1236

Daily Net Calorie Goal: 1269 – 1236 = under 33

Total Protein: 60.2 grams

Daily Protein Goal: 46 to 58.5 grams

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

**Happy Belated Birthday to Madison, who turned 15 years old the day BEFORE her sister Prim turned 13.** 🤦🎂
**Grandma and Grandpa have ALWAYS known this because Mom went to the hospital as soon as we finished celebrating your second birthday.** 🙄🎂

It is impossible to believe our little girls have grown up so fast! We love you both and we are so proud of both of you!