Well, I am at that wonderful age where no matter what you do, your body starts to betray you. I had my bone density scan in Dec and the results were not as good as I was expecting. I have had to start taking Fosamax once a week and 1200mg of Calcium and 2000 mg Vit D3 daily. Ouch! That hurt my feelings. I thought I was healthy with all of my calculated eating and workouts.
NEW PLAN: I have given up Diet Coke! It was a love of my life and was the only vice I could enjoy guilt free with no calories.
Or so I thought. Because I drank DC instead of calories in other beverages, I have depleted my body of needed vitamins and minerals and therefore fueling Osteopenia. But...it is not too late! I have been off of DC for 3 weeks. Have not bought a fountain drink in 3 weeks! THIS IS HUGE for me. I have been drinking diet soda of some form since my teen years: Diet Rite Cola/ Tab/ Diet Coke. This is a part of me that is now gone!
It was my reward for workouts and anything else I could do to earn a fountain DC. Good bye my ole friend.
Now: I am trying to drink everyday: OJ/Chocolate milk and tons more water and water drinks. Yes...I have had to adjust my caloric intake for the extra calories but I am hoping it will all be worth it.
I have been trying new items that are calcium fortified and Vit D fortified. Not sure how those will pan out. I already tried Fiber One choices but they are like eating Styrofoam. Strike them from my grocery list.
Hummus is really good. I am enjoying that.
Greek Yogurt is not my fav. I think I will stick with my Dannon lite n fit.
Tried Almond Milk today, since I am not a milk lover. Added a touch of chocolate syrup and it was palatable.
So....food and drink has become a top priority with me. I used to just count the calories and maintained correct portions, gave up fried foods, cut the sugar, tried to get the veggie/fruit servings each day. Now, I am looking to add food that promote healthy bones and include calcium and vitamin D.
Feel free to make suggestions. I am kinda a picky eater but I am trying to branch out and try new things.
1 comment:
Great job!
Eat your egg yokes, don't leave them out!
Also, kale (i have never tried it) is a vegetable with Calcium/Vitamin D and I have seen where people cut them up and roast them and eat them like chips. If I find the directions I will send it to you. I know you love some crunchy chip! They might taste great it hummus!
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