The MS Recovery Diet by Ann Sawyer and Judi Bachrach

I was dx'd in Oct 2001. I'm 32 and I use a wheeled walker around the house and a scooter outside. Been on the diet since February 2009. I've had some marginal improvements (less numbness in my legs, a ton of energy, etc) but I didn't feel like I was getting the results I was hoping for, so I cut out all carbs (gf grains and starchy vegetables) and fruit. What am I struggling with the most? Fruit. Namely: bananas. I think I have sugar issues - in fact, I know I do because when I eat a banana, my legs get cold. My husband isn't doing the diet with me - and strangely enough, all of the other stuff in the pantry doesn't tempt me. But I can't fault him for wanting to eat fresh fruit. And when it's in the house, it's all I can think about - so pathetic. I know.

I'm doing really good, except for the stupid bananas!

Part of me just wants to ride it out until I get the results from my ALCAT test - a little costly, but an extremely comprehensive allergy test. But that's so slack. I've gone this far, what's one more thing?

I just need some motivation - part of me justifies it with, "Well, whatever I eat will be out of my system soon enough... and the symptoms will wear off". But I could use that logic to scarf down a cheeseburger and a milkshake. Why is that one thing my breaking point? Gah! I'm so frustrated. And disappointed in myself.

One more thing - how do you keep from not being hungry an hour after you eat when all you eat is protein, veggies and nuts?

Susie