*Important Note* & Cherie's Journals for June 30th, July 1st, and July 2nd XO

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Hi!

I have my journals for Sunday - Tuesday here - -

One *Important Note* -

(Never know, maybe some of the info below can help others here, too?

Here goes - -

Due to allergies, I can't always include a lot of dairy products every day.

I have to play it by ear, as advised by my GP (who is a lung specialist, and

treats me for my allergy problems) and by my Endocrinologist (who treats my

thyroid problem).

As per my GP/allergy doc - - if I am feeling congestion beginning to build, I

should have few or no dairy products until the congestion is cleared away.

It's not just a question of milk fat creating congestion, which it does - -

it's that a little congestion can be a complication if I suddenly have an

allergy attack on top of that....*sigh*

As per my Endocrinologist - my thyroid is, essentially, *DEAD* .... I take a

higher level of thyroid medication than the average person with a slow

thyroid, because it is not working at all...The medication robs calcium from

my body, so I must take Fosamax (which is a medication to help build up bones

that are prone to or show signs of osteoporosis) ***PLUS*** I have a regimen

he approved, whereas I take 3 calcium supplements on days when I have added

some dairy products to my menu, and I take 4 calcium supplements on days when

I have very little or no dairy products on my menu....

.....So, whether my daily journal seems to reflect it or not, I always get

enough calcium in my daily menu - - because I have specific instructions

from my doctor that makes certain I do. *By the way - I just had tests for

both doctors, and the calcium level in my blood was very good. My docs both

keep tabs on everything.

Thanks for reading that! (((big hugs))))

Now, for my last 3 journals (my family has a vacation week - sorry they are

late)...

Cherie's Journal - Date: 2002-06-30 Day: Sunday Points Range:

22-27

Breakfast - What you ate: Points: 5.70

1/2 cup Egg Beaters (230 mg sodium) 1.20

1 Golden Brown Lite Sausage (115 mg sodium) 1.40

8 oz orange juice 2.00

1/2 cup skim milk 1.10

(= 345 mg sodium) 0.00

Lunch - What you ate: Points: 5.90

3/4 cup WW Macaroni Salad w/tuna (243 mg sodium) 4.50

1/2 cup Friendship Light Buttermilk (63 mg sodium) 1.40

water 0.00

(= 306 mg sodium) 0.00

Dinner - What you ate: Points: 12.00

2 BBQ Ribs with no extra sauce (750 mg sodium) 10.00

baked sweet potato (15 mg sodium) 2.00

1 cup steamed green beans (20 mg sodium) 0.00

2 cups 0 point veggie salad (100 mg sodium) 0.00

2 TBS red wine vinegar + oregano 0.00

(= 885 mg sodium) 0.00

Snack - What you ate: Points: 3.30

1 slice Kraft 2% Pepper Jack cheese (390 mg sodium) 1.30

1 medium banana (2 mg sodium) 2.00

Day's Total = 1928 mg sodium

Points Used = 26.9

Drank 8 cups of water

I met the challenge

Also: Took Multivitamin + Calcium Supplement

Housework

Walked around mall for several hours.

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Cherie's Journal - Date: 2002-07-01 Day: Monday Points Range:

22-27

Breakfast - What you ate: Points: 4.80

English Muffin (200 mg sodium) 2.30

1 TBS Temptee Cream Cheese (35 mg sodium) 1.40

1/2 cup skim milk (65 mg sodium) 1.10

coffee 0.00

(= 300 mg sodium) 0.00

Lunch - What you ate: Points: 5.40

1 cup LF yogurt (190 mg sodium) 3.40

1 medium banana (2 mg sodium) 2.00

water 0.00

(= 192 mg sodium) 0.00

Dinner - What you ate: Points: 14.30

2 BBQ Ribs with no extra sauce (750 mg sodium) 10.00

baked sweet potato (15 mg sodium) 2.00

1 cup steamed green beans (20 mg sodium) 0.00

2 cups 0 point veggies salad (100 mg sodium) 0.00

2 TBS red wine vinegar + oregano 0.00

1 Kudos Snicker bar (105 mg sodium) 2.30

(= 990 mg sodium) 0.00

Snack - What you ate: Points: 2.00

1 nectarine (2 mg sodium) 1.00

1 plum (2 mg sodium) 1.00

1/2 cup V8 (310 mg sodium) 0.00

Day's Total = 1796 mg sodium

Points Used = 26.5

Drank 8 cups of water.

I met the challenge

Also: Took Multivitamin + Calcium Supplement

1 1/2 hours of housework

Walked around mall for several hours.

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Cherie's Journal - Date: 2002-07-02 Day: Tuesday Points Range:

22-27

Breakfast - What you ate: Points

1 serving Quaker Quick Oats 2.50

1 cup skim milk (130 mg sodium) 2.20

coffee 0.00

water 0.00

(= 130 mg sodium) 0.00

Breakfast Total Points: 4.70

Lunch - What you ate: Points

1 3.2 oz can Herring Kipper Snacks (190 mg sodium) 4.40

1 whole wheat pita (150 mg sodium) 1.10

1 TBS Temptee Whipped Cream Cheese (35 mg sod) 1.40

water 0.00

(= 375 mg sodium) 0.00

Lunch Total Points: 6.90

Dinner - What you ate: Points

1/2 cup Egg Beaters (230 mg sodium) 1.20

1 Special K FF Waffle (140 mg sodium) 1.10

1 TBS maple syrup 1.00

ICBINB spray 0.00

2 Golden Brown Lite Sausages (230 mg sodium) 2.70

8 oz orange juice 2.00

1 Celebration chocolate (10 mg sodium) 1.00

1 peach + 1 plum (10 mg sodium) 2.00

(= 620 mg sodium) 0.00

Dinner Total Points: 11.00

Snack - What you ate: Points

1 cup V8 (620 mg sodium) 0.00

2 1/2 cups air popped corn 0.50

Mrs. Dash Garlic & Herb seasonings 0.00

3 cups canned tomatoes + 2 Tbs FF sour cr (130 sod 2.60

Snack Total Points: 3.1

Day's Total = 1885 mg sodium

Points Used = 25.7

Drank 8 cups of water.

I met the challenge

Also: Took Multivitamin + Calcium Supplement

Walked around mall and & Noble for 2 hours.

1 hour of housework