Hi @johnbishop, Intermittent fasting helped me lose some weight, but after a few years, it bothered my stomach so I went back to three meals a day, small portions, and I hardly ever snack. PMR and GCA made me anorexic - no appetite - so I went down to 93 pounds. On prednisone, I've gained back 7 lbs. I do eat carbs, though, healthy ones and healthy fats, olive oil, avocado oil.
I think the whole body vibration machine I use daily helps me keep my weight down, though more weight is healthier for the bones, I think.
I've been making yogurt since the 70s. Here's how I make it now.
Heat a half gallon organic 1% or 2% milk with 3/4 cup of milk solids (Bob's Red Mill) blended in to about 118 degrees F. Let cool, covered, until it reaches 115 - 118 degrees F. Mix in about 11/2 tblsp yogurt from the previous batch, plus a L. Reuteri and an Acidopholus capsule. Put into 3 glass containers, cover, wrap in towels and put containers in an insulated bag or carrier. Let sit about 5 hours, more for a tangier yogurt. This yields a week's supply for my husband and me. Yours in health, Teri