A couple of thoughts related to the last few posts here...

A good friend of mine was dx'd with roseasa (sp?) recently. His doctor said that it was a sign of gluten intolerance and he went to a gastro doc and after some tests it was confirmed.

I have always wondered about this for myself and one of my doctors mentioned it to me a long time ago. By coincidence, I went to the derm about a week ago for something else and got the same dx..Additionally, I too have oily skin (even for my age).

Another doctor put me on a low carb and very healthy diet and the redness in my face is down AND I'm finally losing weight.

I record my calorie intake at least every day or so on the Fit Day website.

I seem to be eating very resonably...a little on the low side. This happens almost naturally when you eat a lot of vegetables.

As a side note....I got it in my head that I will allow myself three wild food days a year: Christmas, my birthday and my(our) anniversary. So, this past Christmas I ate whatever I wanted including several desserts.

It took about two days to feel better afterwards and for the cravings to get better.

I don't have too many cravings normally....usually a small all natural fruit smoothie helps.

It's still kinda hard....but eliminating sugar, bread and grains isn't as hard as other things and best of all...it is working.