Hey guys,
I'm almost at my week four of 20 grams of carbs and I feel really good. My energy has heightened and I've learned theres much out there I can really eat, not just hamburger meat and chicken. Well, here is my deal. In the past I guess I never really worried too much about my sodium intake and I didnt realize that now, I really need to start looking at sodium labels! (I've started now and will continue!) Well, I've been exercising and eating properly YET last night and this morning I weighed myself and I was up 3 pounds! I was like AHHH! What is going on!?! I was very much freaking out. Well, I remember reading in posts how many people can gain weight from retaining water from too much sodium intake. I've been thinking about it and YES I have been eating too much sodium. Last night, (I THINK THIS REALLY DID IT!) I had shrimp pan-fried in butter and SOY SAUCE. I know I used alot of the soy sauce, so I'm thinking this contributed to the gain. I've been drinking TONS of water in the past and of course today so I can hope to flush it out. Do you think this is why I've gained weight? I'm a lil worried that I'm doing something wrong and getting SCARED with what I'm seeing on the scale. =( And another question, how much sodium can I really eat (Cause its soo hard to go sodium-free) in order to not affect my weight or make me bloated. Basically I guess, whats a healthy level that some of you eat in one day? And I know, the less the better, but realistically an estimated amount? (this might be a dumb question) Thanks everyone.
Brittany