Becoming a “SaltWatcher” in December
The Idea:
A month or so ago I had tried to do a low sodium diet. I believe it helped me lose weight, and I know it helped my overall health. However, I got off track and never got back to it. But in December, I want to try to do this again and so I have made this “plan”. I don’t want to remove sodium totally from my diet, and I do not expect perfection. 1500-2300 mg is good for me. I also want it to fit into my lifestyle, and something I will stick to, so I don’t plan on cutting out any foods from my diet-like tuna or eggs.
The Plan:
Planning my meals, or most of the day’s meals the day before really helped me before. I think I will stick to that this time too. I am also going to do some research, maybe even look for books at the library. I am going to make a list of healthy, “free” foods. These foods will not be “free” of course, and I will count them in my calories but I just want a list of foods that are low in sodium that I can count on to eat everyday and use in my meals and snacks. Like apples, kiwi, baked potatoes and so on are some of the “free” foods I am thinking of.
The Attitude and Motivational Tools:
Before when I tried low sodium, it was very difficult. Many days I went over my range, and did not feel very successful. Instead of saying to myself, “Wow, my sodium is already 3,000mg, why don’t I just have chips since I am already beyond the range” I am going to avoid that! It is just like with calories, being over your goal doesn’t mean you should binge and get back on track next week.
Instead of focusing on the days I do not make my goal, I will celebrate the days I do meet it! I am going to put a sticker on the calender for each day that I stay in my sodium goals. Then at the end of the month (each month assuming I continue with this) I will count these days up. Then I will try to beat that score the next month, and do better if I can!
So even if I only succeeded for like 7 days…instead of feeling like a failure, I will try to do better than that 7 the next month, maybe going 8 or 10 days the next month!
This is my plan so far. I don’t know if it is a good one, but if you know any other advice or low sodium food ideas, please share them! Thanks.
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Hi Dagny
A low sodium diet is so healthy for you. All that extra salt makes you retain fluid, makes you feel bloated and makes the weight loss that much tougher
I am on restricted sodium.
I’m allowed 2 grams, or 2000 mgs. of sodium. Its really hard to find yummy snacks, but just keep checking your labels, there some things out there.
Breton makes a low sodium/low fat cracker that is so YUMMY!!!!
Also here in Michigan we have a Nacho Chip that is salt free, and Paul Newman’s salsa is very low sodium. I hope this helps a bit, I LOVE my salt, and its so hard to discipline yourself, but I have faith in you…YOU CAN DO THIS!!!
Hugs
Jane
Oh my goodness, I just posted this huge comment and it didn’t go through
It went like this, Hi Dagny
I am on a restricted sodium diet. I can have 2 grams, or 2000 mgs. Its tough, but there are some healthy snacks out there.
Always check your labels!!! By picking a low sodium diet, you will retain less fluid, feel less bloated, and lose weight more easily !!!
In Michigan here we have Nacho Chips, which are sodium free, Paul Newmans salsa is low in sodium. Also Breton makes a low sodium/low fat cracker which is so yummy!!!
I know you can do this, I have faith in you!!!
Hugs
Jane
Hi Dagny, please check your moderation folder, I’ve sent 2 messages and they won’t go through
Awesome sweetie! Sorry I didn’t get to read this earlier. Keep on doing it girl! Much love to you.
Good luck!! Please let us know how it goes!
Hi Dagny, Jane here, nice to meet you
I’m on a low sodium diet so I hope I can help. I’m allowed only 2 grams, or 2000 mgs per day.
My husband and I check labels everytime we shop. We’ve found a yummy nacho chip which is sodium free, Paul Newmans Salsa is very low sodium. Breton also makes a yummy fat free/low sodium cracker.
Remember Mrs. Dash can turn out to be your best friend!!!!!!!
Hugs
Jane