Trust me, my diet isn't almost perfect, It IS as perfect as a human can get after being obese most of my life. Our doctors are pleased as punch that, we are able to follow this eating plan. Alan lost all his weight. I'm amost to my goal. It's harder for me because I'm diabetic (I have a friend who can't stopping snacking at night, her sugar is always 265, she won't talk about it, she won't get the right meds). I've struggled with weight all my life. Finally the lightbulb went off in my head and I don't screw around with my diet anymore.

When you see NEUROPATHY and, I only have the beginnings of it, I DON'T WANT IT TO GET WORSE!!!

I will do whatever I have to do to maintain my health. And so will Alan. If that means, no more junk food, not too much of this or that, well so be it.

Ever watch the Discovery Channel on tv? I don't know if you get it where you live but they do these tv specials on obesity and my goodness, some people way over 1000 lbs.

It's heartbreaking to see someone so ill, with neuropathy, and vascular problems and they always say "I can't stop eating".

We are just thankful (even though it took us all these years) to get it right.

And by the way, I know what a blog is but WHERE CAN I DO A BLOG?? that you can see my recipes???

Let me know, okay??

Mel

there are different site that offer free blogs...but...you could start your own thread here.

What do you mean, I can start my own thread here??? This is a peripheral neurathy board, right? Is there a blog board too???

Or am I just plain dumb??? lol

mel

it is a pn forum...but you are more than welcome to start an "off topic" OT thread right here on pn. not all threads have to be just about pn. it ishow we all get to know each other better. like on the ms forum...we have a reality show thread.

or you can post on the social chat forum.

you have lots of friends here melody. plus countless people who just read the board who would love to enjoy your recipes. i know i have my muffin pan ready.....

Oh yes, I just noticed the social chat forums. Very nice people are on these boards. I myself use the computer boards from time to time.

I mean, who would have thought years and years ago, that we could reach out and help each other through tough times, learn stuff, learn about computers, host forums, etc. etc.

I myself host the Parent of Young Adults with Aspergers on the Delphi Forums.

Everybody needs help once in a while. And here comes Alan into my kitchen to grab one of my muffins. lol... Just out of the oven.

This time I made them with Pure Orange Extract and blueberries. He loves em. Not bad if I say so myself and they don't impact my sugar or my weight. I only have one a day and they are medium size, not the giant ones with 300 to 400 calorie laden ones you buy in the supermarket.

Nothing smells better than a batch of muffins when it's snowing outside.

So anytime you wish a recipe for anything I might have mentioned, just pm me and you'll be mixing up a batter in no time.

take care,
Melody

Oh, Dr. Goldfarb's medical assistant called this morning. Dr. is calling Alan on Monday to set up a follow up and his first home infusion.

This should be a hoot!!!!