I keep a daily journal of what I eat. Over the years I've learned a great deal how ANY food that has even minimal processing can be a big negative to my system.
Natural flavoring tops the list. While it must originate from an actual naturally occurring plant/item the method of extraction varies and is not disclosed on the label.
Solvent extraction can leave residue and that residue can cause negative reactions. A case in point is Decaf coffee; I have to be ever vigilant to avoid solvent extracted Decaf as I literally break out in acne reminiscent of a teenager. Lot of reading and trial and error but I've pinpointed many products I simply can't eat without experiencing problems.
That said to say this; I'm not concerned with the sudden gain as I've no doubt it's inflammation caused by a new (and amazingly delicious) salad dressing. I set it to the side and I'll know in about 2 days if it was the culprit.
Sooòo, PLEASE stop beating yourself up when you have a sudden uptick on the scale and seriously begin to deconstruct your food. Knowledge is power.
|
186.5 lb
Lost so far: 5.3 lb.
Still to go: 26.4 lb.
Diet followed reasonably well.
|
Diet Calendar Entries for 15 March 2024:
|
2088 kcal
|
Fat: 116.48g | Prot: 102.14g | Carb: 164.57g.
Breakfast: Asparagus , Red Onions, Dr. Bronner's Organic Virgin Coconut Oil, Egg, Bob's Red Mill Flax Seed, Brown Rice (Medium-Grain, Cooked), Butter. Lunch: Trader Joe's Bread & Butter Pickles, Kraft Mayo Real Mayonnaise, Tuna in Oil (Canned), Alvarado Street Bakery Sprouted Multi Grain Bread, Red Onions. Dinner: Tomatoes, Scotsburn Butter, Cheddar Cheese , Alvarado Street Bakery Sprouted Multi Grain Bread, Spinach , Campbell's Italian-Style Wedding Soup. Snacks/Other: Spanish-Style Hot Chocolate Drink (Made with Milk). more...
|
|
2509 kcal
|
Activities & Exercise:
Bicycling (fast) - 15/mph - 15 minutes, Walking (exercise) - 3.5/mph - 1 hour, Resting - 14 hours and 45 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...
|
gaining 1.0 lb a week
|