Sodium vs Water

This morning, I finally hit 35 lbs lost! This is a major mile marker and I am feeling so giddy with excitement. I cannot believe I've been able to keep it up this long. Things have definitely become more habit than will power, so living this healthy lifestyle has been much easier than I had ever dreamed of.

I have about 10 more pounds until my BMI reaches the normal zone for my height 5'4.5".

During the past few weeks, I've been noticing my sensitivity to sodium intake. Being Korean, most of the Korean food I love are highly packed with sodium and extremely spicy. I love it, but I realized I can't enjoy them too frequently without feeling super bloated. On days I have more sodium than usual, I noticed that the increased water weight and slight constipation gets me feeling super bloated, not to mention that the scale decides to gain a few extra pounds. But knowing that my body reacts to sodium in such way has helped me not to feel frustrated when the scale shows a slight increase. I know that in just a few days it will shed naturally. But considering that this sodium business creates such uncomfortable body reactions, I have to consider that perhaps it is not good for my health.

Water. I can testify about the treasures of water. And looking back, I spent most of my life dehydrated. No wonder I had such a weird addiction to junk food. When I'm dehydrated, my body triggers an urge, but unless I deliberately allow myself to hydrate back up, I take this "urge" to stuff myself with sugary drinks and other junk food. Yes well because water can be so... Boring. But after working out this relationship I have with water, I'm more dependent on it then ever before. When I'm well hydrated, I don't have cravings. Even when I'm hungry, I have a level headed hunger for good clean food. When I'm hydrated, I can workout without cramps or feeling sluggish. When I drink that water, my system is cleaned and polished, running at its optimal performance. My fundamental component to weightloss and staying healthy is water. I would recommend this to anyone who is trying to get back in shape.