..by my body!
I went a bit overboard at the weekend, eating (and drinking!) far more than I should. Result, today is gout 
I can barely walk! This is my body telling me (again!) that too much of a good thing has consequences. All the time I've been eating sensibly and keeping the alcohol intake low I've had no problems. You'd have thought I would learn.......
Sorry to hear that, docmar, as I've heard it's excruciatingly painful, but it's a salutary reminder and I expect you'll learn from it.
I hope that you're feeling much better, very soon and are able to stay aboard the wagon 
Oh the dangers of getting smug! Yes, I know what I have to do and what I should have done. A high protein diet is definitely not for me any more
More water and less wine
Now all I have to do is stick to it....
Sorry to hear about the gout, hope it eases real soon
Have to ask - why is a high protein diet not for you anymore?
Wishing you better days ahead...
Ouch poor you I hope you get rid of the pain soon. Maybe this time will be the last time........
I doubt it, but the idea is to minimise the recurrence, and the best thing for that is to lose weight gradually and not go mad on meat! Which is a shame because I love meat and fish. Apparently vegetable protein doesn't appear to have the same effect, although I'm sceptical on that point. Oh yes, alcohol's a trigger too so more reinforcement on minimising that (sigh)
Today, my foot is just very sore as opposed to not being able to put any weight on it at all, so hopefully I'm on the mend.
Thank you for the sympathy, I appreciate it - from everyone!
It's a nice start :)
Newbie!
NHS Help?? 
Well it's a start !
It's been a while, back on the wagon!
