Ive quit coffee too

Yay for you!! I'm so glad you're having success with your modifications. It is a great feeling, isn't it? Definitely makes you appreciate each and every day...

So happy for you...

Nikkie

Yeah...some positive news from our happy little group. Good for you. I feel pretty good these days too, although still very weak from the hospital stay. Seen the rheumy yesterday, all tests came back NEGATIVE so she thinks it may have just been a virus or a flare. Damn, I don't think I like flares if they are that bad. Wants me to go back on the plaquenil and the areva. I told her I will do the plaquenil but will not go back on the areva for at least 2-3 months until my sons cancer issues are resolved, I cannot end up back in the hospital with my husband out of town with a sick child, can't do it. I don't think she liked my response but damn....it is my body....my life and my choice and it is time she realizes that I am taking control. Gonna see the family doctor next week and ask for a referral to another rheumy in another city, I need to know if the treatment plan she is taking is the correct one, I don't think it is personally but I guess we will see. Anyway....don't want to be a grumpy whinner so....am very happy that Imrmom you are feeling great. I think I will have to start eliminating some things from my diet as well....starting with wheat, coffee and my pepsi problem as I have absolutely NO ENERGY at all. Been hogging out on fresh fruit these days but I am a serious carb freak.....any suggestions anyone?

Lela~

Nutrition is one of those slippery slopes that we all struggle with. My philosophy is try to stay as natural as possible (and within your budget) and make your calories count. I'm a sweet freak from way back...i've never met a cake or a bowl of ice cream that I didn't admire...however...I try to incorporate lots of natural protein into my diet and drink lots of water. I love fruits and veggies too. I work full time, so all natural is not realistic for me. I buy pre-packaged apple sauce and frozen lean cuisines for my lunches. I love the little 100 calorie packs too. I eat oatmeal and yogurt for breakfast...and try to keep cheese sticks and cottage cheese on hand. I do have protein bars occasionally...I particularly like CLIF bars. I have backed down to about one can of diet soda per day...but, don't always have that. I try to have a hot, home cooked meal for dinner and I try to eat a little something about every 3ish hours to control my blood sugars. I'm not diabetic, but I feel better when I do that. I splurge and have occasional treats and when we eat out, we eat at a sit down restaurant....not fast food. I did have some chicken nuggets when we went out of town over the new year holiday...but, I ran those off!! LOL.

Hope these little suggestions help!!

N

Thanks guys !! Im a carb addict too and I love potatoes. Baking powder bisquits mmmmmmm.
Im trying brown rice again ,Ill make myself like it I hope. Im totally off Pepsi ,it was diet too and I think that is sooo bad the aspertame.

You know the craving for potatoes is linked to arthritis. I crave potatoes, I could eat them every damn day and I just can't do the diet pop thing, it is the real pepsi for this girl. Feeling a little under the weather today, tired, achy and felt a bit fevered, but no fever. I really need an energy boost, I am so tired of just vegging. Any suggestions?