Please note: This is JUST a weight loss jump start plan. Before I get any lectures on healthy habits/weight loss, let me acknowledge that I KNOW that this isn't an every day thing and that many times "fad diets" or "jump starts" are looked down upon. That being said, I have an event coming up, and have fallen off the wagon the past few months. My ultimate goal weight is 140-145. I am doing intermittent fasting for the next 20 days, in hopes of losing about 16lbs.

That's about 4lbs every 5 days. I know that is an extreme amount, but I have a lot of bf to lose.

Right now I'm at 166, and am aiming for 150 by the end of the month. I am also trying to quit "bad sugars" cold turkey.
Wish me luck! Any others who have fasted to jump start your weight loss goals, let me know! Tips/encouragement are helpful!

I would like to ask the guys out there that have gout, how did you manage your diet?

My husband is 40 and is about 10 lbs above ideal weight. He had 2 severe gout attacks in the last 4 months. He took medication, he does not eat red meat, eats chicken 1x a week and fish 2x a week. I am not sure this is right for him, but he insists he is doing it properly.

The docs are making us confused, one said avoid red meat only?! To me his best shot is basically becoming vegetarian.
What are your thoughts and experiences?

Thanks