I need to get back to a daily posting schedule, it improves my progress. I have two weeks to lose 3lbs for my DietBet. I am still hovering in the 140lb area. I guess maintaining is good, but I'm still 5+lb higher than I want to be. I've been eating on plan, but I haven't had any protein-only days, and haven't really made a concerted effort to much. I did get under 140 another time, on a day after I ate low-sodium and no carbonated beverages. I should cut down on calories a few times a week, and stop eating those two yummy sausages in the morning five days a week!
I am also having an attack of gout, I believe. I've never been diagnosed, but a few years ago I had a similar attack that affected my big toe. I used a classic home remedy, baking soda, and the problem went away for over a year. I've recently had problems with my middle toe, which has hindered my walking long distances. I don't know why it didn't click that it was gout again, but finally the light bulb went off. I had 1/4tsp baking soda and water yesterday, and it did get better, but it didn't go away. Today I had 1/4tsp right after waking up, and then another 1/4tsp two hours later. I saw a recommendation that 1/2tsp is fine, and I think that's what worked for me in the past. And I'm happy to report that the pain is almost completely gone right now! I hope it stays that way. I'll have some baking soda later just to make sure this "cure" takes.
