From the monthly archives: July 2008

50 Million Pound Challenge Day 11: Five Pounds

by Trula on July 24, 2008 · 3 Comments

Eleventh day on low sodium eating, dropped 5 pounds so far! 25 pounds to goal weight of 125 lbs. This post written by Trula Breckenridge. Thank you for visiting Supple Mama!

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One Of My Typical No-Salt Meals

by Trula on July 22, 2008 · 1 Comment

I am getting adjusted to eating low salt. It’s making me really taste food. Instead of food tasting bland without salt I’m able to pick up the nuance of the flavors now. I’m also experimenting around with different herbs and spices. This is a typical dinner for me now. This is rice, turnip greens (from [...]

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My Virtual Model

by Trula on July 20, 2008 · 2 Comments

Check out my virtual model, I like it because it gives me some idea of what I will look like at my goal weight: This post written by Trula Breckenridge. Thank you for visiting Supple Mama!

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My New Favorite Snack: Rice Cakes

by Trula on July 16, 2008 · 1 Comment

My daughter hipped me to rice cakes again the other day. I’ve been fretting and grousing about the house, complaining about all I can’t eat. She had some and informed me they are low salt! I checked the label and sure enough, they only contain 4% sodium (RDA). I’m not eating anything over 5%. They [...]

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50 Million Pound Challenge Day 2: Two Pounds

by Trula on July 14, 2008 · No Comments

Second day on low sodium eating, already dropped 2 pounds! yah, I know, water weight. Still good OFF of me. 28 pounds to goal weight of 125 lbs. Originally posted to my twitter This post written by Trula Breckenridge. Thank you for visiting Supple Mama!

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I Joined the 50 Million Pounds Weight Loss Challenge

by Trula on July 13, 2008 · 2 Comments

I joined the 50 Million Pounds Weight Loss Challenge to help me lose the rest of the weight. 30 pounds to go! You may recall my Fitness Challenge of 2007, I started at 210 pounds. Now currently at 155. Goal 125. I lowered my goal to 125 from 130 due to the weight I gain [...]

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Up a Pound, Blaming Salty Food

by Trula on July 13, 2008 · 2 Comments

I am up a pound this morning. Last night I had two pieces of pizza. I know, I know. I don’t do well with salty foods. But I figured just this once, and I wasn’t adding any salt to the pizza, blah blah, excuse excuse excuse. My ankles swelled up right away and this morning [...]

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Ticker Gone

by Trula on July 10, 2008 · No Comments

That ticker thingy was annoying me LOL. I have managed to lose a pound since last check it. I’ve been consumed with work and family stuff, all kind of stressing me out. Today’s Health Goals:Drink 120 oz waterOne serving meals, no secondsNO salt added to foodRaw veggies or air-popped popcorn for snacksBrush & floss after [...]

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Supple Mama Snack: Fresh Tomato w/Basil

by Trula on July 2, 2008 · 2 Comments

Since my ankle has been busted I’ve gained gained 3 pounds! because I haven’t been able to exercise and just been sitting around. Also I’ve been snacking on fattening non-nutritious things like potato chips. 3 pounds doesn’t sound like a big deal but you may recall my Fitness Challenge of 2007…if so you know how [...]

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It’s July! New Month, Staying On Track

by Trula on July 1, 2008 · No Comments

I’m so excited about this month. I am sure I will lose at least two pounds a week, so by the end of this month I should be at 145! I can do it. I have to go easy with my ankle for another week, then I can resume exercising. Until then I can do [...]

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