My understanding is that if this works for me, I will notice within a month so I am going to commit to a 6 week trial. It will actually mean upping my carbs a bit and eating fish as my only meat protein. I need to get focused on some bean recipes and it will take a lot of will power to up my veggies rather than eating too many whole grains - I do love my grains!
I have read conflicting opinions about dairy. I think I will continue with the no-fat Greek yogurt and avoid anything else. I am going to give soy beverages a try on my oatmeal. I have also read conflicting things about tomatoes and potatoes - I can't imagine giving up tomatoes (especially with all the basil growing in my yard!) so I will allow those and skip potatoes.
I am also going to track my meals and calories. I have been given the challenge to write about my efforts - so this seems like the logical place. So - that will be my focus over the next few weeks.
All that said, my research has also shown that the simple act of losing weight does a lot to relieve the symptoms of arthritis - especially in the areas where I have it - feet and knees. So I am not unaware that the way I lose weight may not have any more impact than the simple fact of losing weight. I am interested in pursuing a healthier approach, becoming more self-aware in my food choices and I hope that this experiment will be a good start to that goal.
