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31-03-2017 08:04 PM
31-03-2017 08:04 PM
Hello Everyone
Saw a Dietician yesterday -- and she talked about Self care -- Food, salt, sugar and water
How much water do you drink a day ??
How much salt do you have a day ??
Sugar -- how much a day ?? do you have fruit and veges everyday , salad
she has challenged us to eat mor heathlier in the month of Apri
Who is going to join me or have some wonderful hints and tips to share
31-03-2017 09:31 PM
31-03-2017 09:31 PM
Hi @Shaz51 - great idea. I normally eat very healthily but found myself indulging a bit lately due to stress. Not going to be easy with Easter this month but I'm in.
Drinking only water and herbal tea.
No processed food.
Lots of fruit and veges
Whole grains
Lean meat and other protein sources such as beans, eggs and tofu.
Yoghurt
A little bit of slack if I'm eating out.
Getting 10000+ steps of walking in every day.
01-04-2017 08:59 AM
01-04-2017 08:59 AM
hello @Shaz51
I will join the group.
i have started eating too many sugary foods. I will cut down on my sugar intake.
I dont add salt to most foods, dont use it in cooking.
water i do drink lots but find myself forgetting when feeling unwell. so will concentrate on that.
vegetables and fruit same when travelling ok eat lots, when declining health dont have energy.
so my self care will be keep a journal of my food, salt, sugar, water intake daily.
what are your goals Shaz?
01-04-2017 10:16 AM
01-04-2017 10:16 AM
@Former-Member@Shaz51
Count me in. A new month so as good a time as any for an overhaul.
My diet is pretty healthy but I intend to cut out processed food as much as possible save for the occasional treat or when dining out. Lots of water and herbal tea. Fruit and veges. Lean meat and meat alternatives. Whole grains. Yoghurt.
As well as walking my 10000 steps a day, I am including more exercise. If you're looking for alternatives to the gym, I can recommend Qi Gong. I do it by following a DVD I bought years ago. Just started up again today and didn't realise how much tension my body was holding.
01-04-2017 01:40 PM
01-04-2017 01:40 PM
Sorry about the repetitive posts. Had some technical difficulties but seems to be all working fine now.
01-04-2017 03:26 PM
01-04-2017 03:26 PM
That will be great @soul, @Former-Member
that is a good idea @Former-Member, about keeping a food diary
For me , she wants me to drink more water
less sugar in my tea , and less coffee
eat more fruit even if it is tin fruit of fresh
Oh @Darcy, I don`t buy ice cream anymore as my hubby will eat it all in no time
well today , i went to the shop to buy some salad and ham for lunch and then I made a mistake of going to the bakery to buy bread -- he he and came out with something not sooo healthy --ooops
01-04-2017 03:42 PM
01-04-2017 03:42 PM
How are you going Today @soul, @Former-Member for the ist day
01-04-2017 03:57 PM
01-04-2017 03:57 PM
hello @Determined, @Faith-and-Hope, @Anony18, @Darcy, @Rose96
01-04-2017 04:05 PM
01-04-2017 04:05 PM
01-04-2017 04:13 PM
01-04-2017 04:13 PM
@Shaz51 - doing well. Having cleansing detox smoothies. And exercising gently.
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Supporting and promoting the well-being of mental health carers and their families.
Mental Health Carers Austalia.
Our Mission
To be the voice of mental health carers to enable the best life possible.
Get In Touch With Us
We're here to support and promote the well-being of mental health carers and their families
Mental Health Carers Australia is the only national advocacy group solely concerned with the well-being and promotion of the needs of mental health carers.