Support for low-fat high-fiber diet

I've not heard of the UGG slippers and will google them too. But I just thought I'd add-- on shoe type, with plantars fasciitis, we need a shoe that doesn't slip. For me, that's eliminated any shoe that doesn't have a back or a strap around the ankle--except for "show." Not for work, walking, real life!!



I'm a barefoot gal, too, but I've had to get over that. TEVA's work well for me because they have both an arch that's similar to my natural arch and a strap. The custom insert is designed to be an exact reverse copy of your arch placed in an anatomically correct position; that's why the pain goes away--the arch is supported. The plantars fascia goes all along the bottom of your foot from the heel to the ball--right thru the arch.



Make sure whatever you buy has arch support that's comfy for you. If you got slippers with a back, you could wear the custom arch supports inside. My PT told me once I got my arch supports, I could wear even cheap shoes because I'd have my expensive arch support. Yeah, I keep changing mine from shoe to shoe. What a pain. I think my trouble has resurfaced because the custom arch, after several years, doesn't fit my one foot very well any more for some reason--our feet do keep changing.



You can occasionally buy a shoe that has an arch that's similar to yours and to your custom orthotics. The forever search for the magic shoes. If you find a pair--buy more than one!!!

Ginger,
Thanks so much for the info. I have an appt for the custom orthotics next Friday. I am anxious to get some help. When I wear my new shoes all day, my heel hurts a little, but the rest of my foot hurts now.
I love my Teva's and hope to use them this summer.
Denise

Tina,

Good job on the WW so far today!!! I knew there was more to you than donuts...

Try the frozen water bottle thing - I really think that has been helping - two of the last three mornings I woke up and walked to the bathroom with no pain!!! (just a little stiff)

Kari

Tinairene,

Have you ever tried a night splint? I too have pain when lying in bed, so I don't expect much when I get out in the morning. However, since I've worn a night splint the middle of the night pain has gone away and I don't have any trouble in the morning. (I'm still working on lots of walking--some days are better than others.)

There's some soft kind of night splint that just made my foot arch up and was sooo narrow at the toe that I got more aches!! You'd need one that's made out of a hard surface, stiff on the bottom for sure, and keeps your foot from pointing ballet-style in the night. Your foot either stays at 90% to your leg or slightly less to keep your plantars fascia stretched to normal.

I like Birks too but the surface is too hard for me and mine have no backs, so I wear them only to water flowers or if I'm doing something that won't include much actual walking--like eating out, visiting friends.

Listen, girls...I'm telling you...Nothinz are the best! I didn't say much about them on my post about the fat-free fudgsicles, but I had a bone spur which was work-related. I stopped doing that job and it SLOWLY got better, but I'm still very protective of my heel.

I bought my Nothinz at our local Birkenstock store, but they can be ordered online:
http://www.shoes.com/product.asp?p=50177...CMP=OTC-Bizrate

I was having some pain in my ankle and since I've been wearing Nothinz (virtually all the time), it's disappeared! They're like a clog but have a strap you can use for stability if you want. They look like Crocs but are MUCH better! The inside is kind of like a Birkenstock. They're VERY lightweight, and are made of a material that never loses its shape and will never have an odor. They're very spongy feeling so they absorb impact from walking VERY effectively, are skid-resistant, and they become more pliable with your foot in them because of foot warmth. They clean w/ soap and water or you can put them in the dishwasher. They come in a variety of colors and a part of the proceeds goes to fight pediatric cancer! They cost $30 and it's free shipping on the above web site. And they are the MOST comfortable shoe I've ever, EVER worn, including my walking sneakers (Reebok DMX Max)!!

Hope this info helps!

Hugs, Liza

LOL...yes they are, Rose!
How many of your shoes can you wash in the dishwasher?? (I sound like a salesperson for the company, don't I? I swear, no affiliation!!)

Hugs, Liza

ladies, hello....

i am back from going awol from the diet and eating my way across manhattan.

unbelievably wonderful food, i thoroughly enjoyed myself.

salsa rose! i love it. i would love to take a class like that.

frozen shoulder cowgirl, not good. i have/had it and did well by the pt, hope it helps you too...sooner rather than later...

tina, three doughnuts?
really?

denise, if a couple of pieces of wrapped candy take you down...well...i don't think that is going to happen. enjoy!

hope to get settled and caught up over the weekend, its

raining

again for the millionth day in a row. tulips and rain.

it is spring isn't it?

have a great weekend!

laura

Thanks for the encouragement ladies.

I went to Costco with my friend yesterday on my day off. I really thought about what I would buy this time instead of buying things on a whim.
I ate breakfast before going (for a change) so I was not starving and buying everything in sight, I totally ignored the samples.
As you know, I am severely lacking in willpower these days and therefore did not buy anything that I consider dangerous, if they are not in the house I can't eat them.

So...onward to the weekend, always difficult for me because of the lack of structure, at work I have certain times for meals and no snacking in between times. Praying for willpower

Laura, glad you are back and had a marvellous time. I hope to get to NYC one day.

Enjoy your W/E girls, Tina

Hi Ginger,

I have a prescription for a Plantar Fascia night splint, funny you should mention that. I am going to see about it on Monday. I have the Birks with a kind of cork sole, a bit softer and with the warmth of the foot it kind of molds to your foot.

Thanks for the advise, Tina

Good job at Costco.

I belonged there for awhile. It busted my budget. Everything came in big packages, I always spent $100 when I went there, and I still needed to do other shopping.

Then we got ready to sell our house and move and I started cleaning out the kitchen. I kept finding 1/2 empty packages of things I'd bought there -- that I ended up throwing out.
In the meantime my local grocery started stocking larger sizes of some essentials like tp and chicken breasts, so I dropped the Costco membership.

I know there are people who swear by it, but it just didn't work for me.

Hey Ladies!!! Betweem feet, fat and shoulders we are a group of Misfits!!! Too funny when you think about it! I have never worn UGGs but boy they look comfortable. I had a meeting and brought donuts, they didn't eat them, DH wouldn't take them to work. So three is a small number to what I ate! Yep I know I have to get over it and get back on it!

I bought my daughter a pair of UGGS boots for Christmas, she lives in them. Super warm and comfortable for our hard Canadian winters.

Damn donuts!!

Tina

Tina - my grandma used to make that with kibbah - I was too young to eat tomatoes and green beans together but might have to give it a try now that I've "matured"!



Good job on the staying on track!

This is my favorite recipe for green beans:

1 pound fresh string beans, stem ends removed
1 TB olive oil
1 tsp. Old Bay Seasoning
1/3 cup pecans or walnuts, chopped

Boil green beans for about 3 minutes, drain.
Saute green beans in oil for about 1 minute, sprinkle on pecans or walnuts and Old Bay. Cook about 2 more minutes or until beans and nuts are slightly browned.
Serves 4. 123 calories per serving

These are wonderful with the green beans from my very own garden-I can't wait to start planting!
Denise

hi ladies,

you are doing so well. Today I was looking for fennel but could not find any. Instead I bought super nice looking beets. Sofar I had them only out of a glass jar, pickled.
Now I have to figure the internet recipes to find out how to make a dish out of them.
Lots of antioxidants in red beets.

I ran today and feel fit, I just wish I was 10 lbs lighter.
At least that way it is "weight" bearing exercise lol

Tonight we try Salmon, mashed potatoes and broccoli (which I love, dont know about the fish part though..)

Hope you have a very nice evening!

God Bless