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Daily Food Diary – Day 108 of 365

by annemariedemyen, posted in 2025, Health and Fitness

It is 108 Days since I started keeping my Daily Food Diary.

Over the past 108 days, I have made some disturbing revelations about my consumption habits and the foods that I assumed were healthier (or less unhealthy) than they are.

I have also learned a few ‘good to know’ things.  Mrs. Dash seasoning is not only salt free, it is also processed sugar and chemical free!  Hard taco shells are relatively low in sodium and contain no processed sugar.   I am still learning and appreciating the ‘Lose It!’  App that Terry from  http://radicallyretired.com  introduced me to.   AND… I am still enjoying following Dr. Mark Hyman, who  shares a wealth of nutrition  information on LinkedIn. 

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/drhyman_a-study-in-plos-medicine-just-confirmed-what-activity-7318714865034899457-gRUM?utm_source=social_share_send&utm_medium=android_app&rcm=ACoAAEX04IEBYVjQ3nVnIhzxWf3ysVJtCMfnJLo&utm_campaign=copy_link

I am excited to celebrate Easter with my first blossom of the season.  I cannot plant my seedlings for another month so I’m not too sure how this will pan out in the long run but I thought it was exciting enough to share. 🥰

Morning Glory! 🌞

Daily Food Diary – Day 108

Breakfast:

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

(3) slices bacon (130) (554 mg)

(15) tater tots (233) (333 mg)

Snacks:

(1) c Lemon Ginger tea

(24) oz water

(1) pear (103) (1.8 mg)

Supper:

(3) Taco Shells (195) (82.5)

(6) oz ground chicken (238) (128)

(1) tsp olive oil (40)

(1) tsp taco seasoning (13) (373 mg)

(1/2) c lettuce (3) (1.4 mg)

(1/2) tomato (12) (3.1 mg)

(1/4) c green onions (10)

(10) Doritos (127) (191 mg)

Total net calories: 1152

Net calorie goal: 1255 – 1152 = 103 under 👍

Total Processed Sugar: 0 Grams

Processed sugar goal: < 25 grams 👍

Total Sodium: 1672.5 mg

Sodium goal: 1500 to 2300 mg 👍

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

Daily Food Diary – Day 102 of 365

by annemariedemyen, posted in 2025, Health and Fitness

It is 102 Days since I started my Daily Food Diary in an effort to become more mindful of what I consume.   It is also Three Years & Two Months since I started this Health & Fitness Lifestyle that I have adopted.

Over the past few years, I have joined different Facebook Groups.   Shortly after I started working out, I joined one that is for those who follow David Goggins.  For me, his work pushes me past my comfort zone and challenges me to continually expand my potential.  In three years, I have come much further than  I would have imagined possible.  For a lot of the other members, their goal seems to be about proving the superiority of their political views.  🙄

When, I broke my arm a couple of years ago, I joined a ‘fractured humerus’ group.  I know everyone is different, as is every injury.  But I was amazed that within nine weeks, I was fully healed, while the majority of members were still confined to a recliner 24/7.  I had to wonder if they would ever heal,  if they never moved.  It seemed to me that my level of  activity had given me an edge. 💪

Lately, I joined a group for people with bronchiectasis.   I have struggled to find information on this condition – even from health professionals.  Most ‘chronic lung disease’ research seems to be aimed at COPD.   Many of the new members in this group seem to find likewise.  They join  asking for tips on what they can or should be doing.   Other members offer advice on what tests they should request,  which medications are most effective, and which lung clearing devices to purchase.  I find it bizarre that they do not  mention exercise, diet, or stress control – all of which are far more important than anything for me. 🚶🍎 🧘

I have gotten some valuable information  from the different groups that I have joined, but I struggle to stay engaged.  It seems that for the most part, I am on my own specific path for this Health and Fitness Journey.  As long as it is working for me,  I guess it doesn’t matter, but it seems odd  – because what I am doing does work for me. 😊

Daily Food Diary – Day 102

Breakfast:

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

(1/2) grapefruit (41)

(1/2) tsp sugar (8) (2.1 grams)

Lunch:

(2.1) oz chicken breast (89) (27.4 mg)

(24) Lightly salted Lays potato chips (134)  (48 mg) (.5 grams)

Snacks:

30 oz water

(1) c Hibiscus tea

(1/4) cup unsalted peanuts (83) (3.8 mg)

Supper:

(4) oz pork chop (130) (190 mg)

(1) tsp olive oil (40)

(1) c Rice. (242)

(1) tbsp soya sauce (15) (610 mg)

(1) c peas (111) (156 mg)

(2) tsp butter (69) (63.3 mg)

(2) sq 85% dark chocolate (125) (3 grams)

Total net calories: 983

Net calorie goal: 1269 – 983 = 286 under 👍

Total Sodium: 1103.2 mg

Sodium goal: 1500 to 2300 mg  👍

Total Processed sugar: 5.6 grams

Processed sugar goal: < 25 grams 👍

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