Well it sounds as if you've got a good Dr, which is good

Hmmm pred and dieting, its such a two edged sword that drug. It worked wonders for me, but I hate the side effects. When I first went on it everyone said, oh you will put on weight and you face will blow up for sure. I really watched what I ate, low fat, sugar etc. I was fine til I had a flare up and was back on 40mg daily, then I was ravenous all the time, that was when I started putting on the weight. Now I have to really ask myself, are you hungry or is this the pred talking, its hard I must say.....
hope this helps a little
Kate