tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1198125453064456988.post5482217098698693252..comments2023-07-14T06:02:42.282-04:00Comments on Happy Weight After: Day 8 of Phase 5: Anime Motivation for Those Fighting the Fat, For Those Under Assault by Cravings or Urges or Food Thoughts, For Those Who Made the Decision to Be Healthy....!Princess Dieter aka Mirhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01121450857817115011noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1198125453064456988.post-89343262705095437922011-02-15T14:05:48.104-05:002011-02-15T14:05:48.104-05:00Diandra, thanks. My main salt culprits are cheese ...Diandra, thanks. My main salt culprits are cheese (number one), the shaker (number 2), canned artichoke hearts, and kalamata or Spanish olives, salsas, jarred marinara sauce, and take-out Thai (as I rarely have Chinese anymore, that's pretty much the culprit). This weekend it was dipping vegetable sushi in soy sauce/pickled ginger and salting protein sources (eggs, cihcken, meat) and cheeses on salads (feta). I buy unsalted nuts, and my diet lately is high in fresh foods, so the salt comes from ME adding it in some way or using sauces/condiments (soy sauce, salsa, lite dressings).<br /><br />I used to balance my salt intake with coconut water and fruits, but now a 1200 calorie plan with limited fruit and much, much less indulgence in coconut water (crazy high in potassium) and no potatoes (rarely anyway) means I have to dependo n the fruits and vggies for mmy potassium. Some days, I know I"m lopsided (sodium higher than potassium, imbalance)<br /><br />Later, ladies.Princess Dieter aka Mirhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01121450857817115011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1198125453064456988.post-25553330065052049812011-02-15T10:39:58.161-05:002011-02-15T10:39:58.161-05:00Darn straight! We do need to never back down: push...Darn straight! We do need to never back down: push, push, push. It'll get us where we need to be.<br /><br />Hang in there, salty lover! Push! Push! Push! Haha!<br /><br />*hugs*Chubby McGeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01314736525363564330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1198125453064456988.post-75410557262569802162011-02-15T03:49:40.079-05:002011-02-15T03:49:40.079-05:00Have you tried scanning your food habits for food ...Have you tried scanning your food habits for food with high/low sodium and potassium levels? It might be interesting to see whether your craving changes depending on your sodium and/or potassium intake. (Remember, these are very important for our nerves to function well.)<br /><br />(I used to have scary meat and chocolate cravings right before my period, and these days I often substitute food that's high in iron, like broccoli.)<br /><br />It appears that average products containing more sodium include<br />* bread<br />* egg white<br />* cheese<br />* olives<br />* smoked fish<br /><br />Potassium can be found, among other things, in<br />* potatoes<br />* spinach<br />* salads<br />* parsley<br />* avocados<br />* figs<br />* nuts<br /><br />Maybe there is something you could use to make the cravings less severe?Diandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14570498251611083259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1198125453064456988.post-67627851279179331932011-02-14T23:50:31.951-05:002011-02-14T23:50:31.951-05:00I think I just screwed up and erased my comment. S...I think I just screwed up and erased my comment. So here it is again but the second never sound as good as my first thoughts.<br />I love this post. Very interesting and thought worthy. Thank you for sharing.<br />I know that you can do this, I know that you have the will power, the motivation, the know how to do what's best for you and your body. Keep up the great wirk girl.<br />Take care and have a blessed evening.Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15956818436541141380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1198125453064456988.post-45715812791247449112011-02-14T18:03:46.652-05:002011-02-14T18:03:46.652-05:00*cue the Rocky music* You can do it because you&#...*cue the Rocky music* You can do it because you're a fighter. And you'll never give up. Never give in.<br /><br />*cue Star Wars music* Do or do not. There is no try.<br /><br />Great motivational talk today. Thanks! And Happy Valentine's Day.Kelly the Happy Texanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05141980277979631252noreply@blogger.com