Quick update from me, on day 3, already. :)
Yesterday I noticed my toes cramping as if I was dehydrated, it happens - but I'm not, I'm keeping to the water goals. As I was looking over my calorie counting app I noticed it keeps track of protein, sodium and... potassium! Turns out, I don't think I get enough potassium in my diet - not because of this diet because the foods I've chosen this week are staples in my diet anyway - I think I just don't get enough potassium full stop. So this is really interesting to me and I'm going to watch not just calories and sodium but all the categories (its like looking at the back of a box). It shows you what you've had and the goal for the day and the difference.
Day 1 - I only got half the Calcium and Iron and Potassium
Day 2 - I got 3/4 of Calcium and Iron and 1/2 the Potassium
Vitamins A and C I got 100% both days. Protein I'm pretty close to target too.
Have I mentioned I don't exercise? It is not uncommon for me to have absolutely no energy. For 7 years I've blamed the kids (haha, sorry kids) - but now I'm wondering if a good multi vitamin would help. I know I know shouldn't we all be on a vitamin? I rarely take them though because they often make me ill - haven't found one I like.
ANYWAY, I'm rambling - but this 12 week experiment is proving interesting already and thought I would share. If anyone wants to know - I'm using myfitnesspal iphone app.
I think it's great, you're tracking & learning what your intaking each day. I think knowing what you're putting into you're body, is even more important then excercise. I read a quote once ( can't remember the place) but it stuck with with me. "You can't out exercise a bad diet" . Its so true. I don't love exercise either. But I'm walking with kids each night for fun at minimum if I can't get to the gym. Try small things & it all adds up. At work I walk on my 15 min break then at night if I squeeze in another 15-20 min walk with the kids I've met my 30 min daily goal. :)
ReplyDeleteBANANAS! A banana a day should help you hit your potassium levels. They are very high in potassium. Yes, high in carbs too but I think they're still so good for you. I'm agree with Megan, you definately can't exercise a bad diet. As for the vitamins, I have the same problem you do in that they make me sick as well. I should say, they used to make sick until I started taking them with lunch. I must have food on my tummy otherwise I will get ill. I typically eat something more substantial at lunch so it is the perfect time for me to take them. Try taking one with lunch or dinner and see if that helps.
ReplyDeleteExcellent job on working your diet and thanks for the update! It is great to see how you are doing.