Tag: nutrition journey

Daily Food Diary – Day 21 of 365

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

It is Day 21 of my Daily Food Diary.  Three weeks since I began recording my intake and sharing it here on JetPack. 😊 (I cannot begin to express my appreciation for those who have checked in and especially those of you who have been regular visitors to my blog.  Your support and encouragement goes a long way to keeping me on track!)

My diet still needs improvements,  but daily tracking has already helped me to up my water intake substantially in the past few days.  This has had two major positives for me. 

Number 1 – My between meal snacking has decreased naturally and easily.

Number 2 – My sinuses have improved significantly, which in turn is beginning to improve my sleep and my lung function.

The best thing about building healthy habits is how easily one good thing leads to another. 🤗

Our cold weather snap broke yesterday, so with the our sun shining and feeling good, I went outside to feed the squirrels.   I also took Molly’s new Frisbee to play fetch with her.  Molly does not play fetch particularly well but I did get fresh air and a bit of exercise (fetching Molly’s Frisbee) in addition to my regular morning workout. I’ll take that as a win!

An older pic of Molly heading outside not to play fetch.

Food Diary – Day 21

(1) c coffee

(1 1/2) Cinnamon swirl pancake with cream cheese icing and maple syrup

(1 1/2) slices of thin sliced bacon

(12) oz water

(12) oz water

(1) c tea

(12) oz water

(12) oz carbonated water

(1) pork chop

(1 1/2) c Sidekicks Herb and Butter noodles

(1 1/2) c Brussel sprouts with butter, salt, and pepper

(12) oz water

(1) c tea

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

Daily Food Diary – Day 20 of 365

by annemariedemyen, posted in 2025, Health and Fitness

Good morning! It is a much better morning today thanks to a significant improvement in our weather.  We are looking to reach minus 3 C (3 degrees below freezing) by this afternoon.  Much better than the ‘feels like’ minus 39 to 49 that we have been experiencing.

Obviously, our snow will not be going anywhere today, nor will I be lounging in our gazebo.

Also, last night I checked my Sask Health account and was somewhat surprised that the results from the ultrasound I had done yesterday morning were already posted.  There were no surprises in the results.  A hernia repair will be in my foreseeable future. 

Food Diary – Day 20

(2) c coffee

(1 1/2) cinnamon swirl pancakes with cream cheese icing and maple syrup ***

(3) Thin slices bacon

(12) oz water

(12) oz water

(1) c tea

(12) oz water

(12) oz water

(12) oz carbonated water

(1) lg chicken Caesar salad with dried fried onions in lieu of croutons

*** My bad was getting Dan to take me to our nearby Smitty’s for breakfast after my ultrasound.  I did eat only HALF of my order – but I saved the other half for this morning. 

I love Smitty’s Cinnamon Swirl Pancakes but I forgot to tell the waitress that I don’t eat whipped cream. Fortunately, I was able to scoop it off with my spoon and set it aside, but I felt bad wasting it.  I know our restaurants are struggling with higher food costs and lower sales.

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

Daily Food Diary – Day 15 of 365

by annemariedemyen, posted in 2025, Health and Fitness

I am not running on a lot of sleep so hopefully my blog won’t be too painful to follow this morning.   Fortunately I typically  get a solid night’s sleep,  because I do not operate well on a lack of it.  😴

Moving on… Still on the topic of proper hydration, I am passing along  some information that my friend Dwight Hyde sent me this week.   I strongly recommend visiting Dwight’s blog –  http://fadedjeansliving.com He covers a range of topics, most of which are timely and informative.   Dwight himself, is a super good guy from Colorado.  He is one of those truely solid, down to earth,  Americans that we can all relate to.

Dwight, sourced this info on ChatGPT.  I haven’t checked it out yet but it is a free app and apparently quite informative.

Staying hydrated is essential for overall health and plays a roll in managing inflammation.  Here’s how:

  1. Flushes out toxins: proper hydration helps the kidneys and liver effectively flush out toxins that can contribute to inflammation.
  2. Supports joint health: Water keeps the cartilage in your joints hydrated and cushioned, reducing the risk of inflammation and discomfort in these areas.
  3. Promotes healthy circulation: Adequate water intake ensures proper blood flow, which is vital for delivering nutrients and oxygen to tissues and removing waste products.
  4. Aids in digestion: Hydration supports a healthy gut, which is linked to reduced systemic inflammation.
  5. Balances ph levels: Drinking enough water helps the body’s ph balance, preventing conditions that can lead to inflammation.

I have a couple of my own tidbits to add to the list:

  • Adequate hydration helps to thin  mucus and makes it easier for one to deal with especially for those of us who live with the fun-ness of respiratory issues (such as my own sinusitis,  COPD, asthma, and bronchiectasis)
  • Adequate hydration helps to moisturize  dry skin:   Although I am still struggling to reach my personal water intake goals, my skin is feeling better already for the efforts I have made. 👍

Daily Food Diary – Day 15

(1) c coffee

(4) slices thin sliced bacon

(2) scrambled eggs

(2) potato patties

(8) oz water

(1) c tea

(16) oz water

(1) sm plate of leftover roast beef with horseradish, potatoes and gravy, carrots, onions, and celery

(12) oz carbonated water

(1/2) bowl of microwave popcorn

(16) oz water

(2) shortbread cookies

I still came up  short on my water intake goals with 52 of 64 ounces, but that is better that I have done in the past – and with every reason to keep pressing forward ONE DAY I will crush it!

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