by Jennifer O.
Member since:
January 18, 2009

My salt update!

April 17, 2009 10:50 PM UTC
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Well, now that Easter has come and gone I figured that I would update everyone on my salt promise I made for Lent.  I gave up adding salt to any food but didn't worry about going low sodium or avoiding food that was presalted.  So, I completed my promise for Lent!  And I am happy to report that I have still not added salt to anything yet so I am going to try to hold out for the long haul I think.  I haven't had my blood pressure checked again but overall I am down about 15 pounds I believe give or take so that is very much a good thing!

 

Now I have to worry about drinking more water....baby steps!

Comments: 47

Sandra H. Apr 17, 2009, 10:53pm UTC
Sounds like you are doing great! Congratulations on the weight loss!
Larry H. Apr 17, 2009, 10:55pm UTC
GOOD FOR YOU KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK..
Are you saying by not adding additional salt to your diet you have lost 15 pounds? is that right? I am wondering because i am having a difficult time loosing weight and am wondering if salt intake is part of my problem.
cotton headed ninny muggins Apr 17, 2009, 10:59pm UTC
Good job!
Jo N. Apr 17, 2009, 10:59pm UTC
Congrats on the weight loss!
Jennifer B. Apr 17, 2009, 11:02pm UTC
Good job
Jennifer W. Apr 17, 2009, 11:04pm UTC
You are doing a great job.
Solskin Iam Apr 17, 2009, 11:05pm UTC
salt can cause you to retain water.....i have a real problem with edema so i gave up the extra salt a long time ago........tis rare to eat a potato chip :(
Jeana Bolin Apr 17, 2009, 11:05pm UTC
Good for you!
Carla B. Apr 17, 2009, 11:11pm UTC
That's great! We limit the amount of salt we add to stuff, but do add it occasionally. I'm lucky in that I always hated that my mom salted stuff so much, so I don't really care for it much now. My husband has no opinion either way.
Ginny W. Apr 17, 2009, 11:13pm UTC
Yes, during my water fast I drank bouillon broth and gained 8 pounds in one day.

Salt can cause bad water weight retention.

Congrats Jenn!

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Marsha C. Apr 17, 2009, 11:27pm UTC

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DesertDarlene L. Apr 17, 2009, 11:45pm UTC
I had to do that for health reasons and I didn't miss salt one bit. I had to add it back when my blood pressure fell a little on the dangerously low side and I couldn't bring it back up without some help.
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I am glad that you were able to complete your promise for Lent and that you've had positive health benefits for doing so. Hopefully your blood pressure will be much better.
Jacquie M. Apr 18, 2009, 12:01am UTC
wtg
timi A. Apr 18, 2009, 12:02am UTC
Good job.
Mary G. Apr 18, 2009, 2:05am UTC
Congrats on the weight loss.
Claudia B. Apr 18, 2009, 2:07am UTC
Smart idea! Keep up the good work.
Jennifer O. Apr 18, 2009, 3:19am UTC
Thanks for all the encouragement and yes minipin just stopping the additional salt made a huge difference...more than i ever realized!
Karen R. Apr 18, 2009, 3:31am UTC
That's great!
Melissa R Apr 18, 2009, 7:28am UTC
Good Job! I am not Catholic, but one year in college my roommate was so I gave up soda for lent to help support her giving up chocolate. I made it half way... but not the whole time.
Beth J. Apr 18, 2009, 8:55am UTC
Good job.
Nora C. Apr 18, 2009, 10:12am UTC
Good for you. I've never added salt to anything (I don't particularly like the taste), but I sure could stand to lose the weight!
Oh wow!! I did not know it would make a difference like that. I will have to try it. maybe it will help me out. I knwo I did not like at all when I hoped on the scale and it said I gained weight.....I would much rather loose...and I have had chips over last weekend which i don't normally eat at all.
Ginger C. Apr 19, 2009, 12:58pm UTC
Sounds like your headed in the right direction! Good for you!

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Rhonda W. Apr 19, 2009, 1:39pm UTC
That's great!

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Amber C. Apr 19, 2009, 3:19pm UTC
That is wonderful. I'm trying to be extra careful about sugar. I've lost 10 pounds in a month and a half, but I have far more to go!

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Nancy Biri Apr 19, 2009, 3:20pm UTC
Congrats
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Angela A. Apr 19, 2009, 8:06pm UTC
That's awesome!
I hope you keep up the good work.

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debra g. Apr 19, 2009, 8:55pm UTC
Thats great,Keep up the great work.
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♥ Liza ♥ K. Apr 19, 2009, 10:18pm UTC
Awesome news. Points Nation
Georgiana S. Apr 20, 2009, 1:13am UTC
good job
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Dorine H. Apr 20, 2009, 1:47am UTC
Well done!
Renita P. Apr 20, 2009, 2:42pm UTC
wow. Down 15 lbs just from not adding salt? I never add salt and can't lose.. hmmm..maybe I should start adding it! ha!
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Ruth Luce Apr 20, 2009, 4:21pm UTC
Fantastic!

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Penny M. Apr 20, 2009, 7:18pm UTC
Baby steps are good! glad to hear about your weight loss...keep it up!!! PN
Susan Roberts Apr 20, 2009, 7:57pm UTC
good for you!
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Nancy S. Apr 21, 2009, 9:59am UTC
That's great. We all get to much salt in prepared foods. Points nation.
Barbara M. Apr 21, 2009, 10:50pm UTC
That's great, Jennifer!
Linda T. Apr 22, 2009, 1:29am UTC
Once you stop adding salt you find you don't miss it too much.
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Sharon C. Apr 22, 2009, 12:57pm UTC
That is great!!!

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necee t. Apr 22, 2009, 2:32pm UTC
great job... baby steps are just fine... Blessings...
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Elizabeth S. Apr 22, 2009, 7:26pm UTC
That's fantastic. Congratulations.

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Courtney C. Apr 23, 2009, 7:07am UTC
Nice job
Debby C. Apr 24, 2009, 2:55pm UTC
let me get this straight, you lost 15 lbs just by not adding salt? Oh man, I gotta try this. I've lost about 35 since cutting out corn syrup and anything else with any kind of corn by product! Ya buddy!!

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