Almost 7 years ago I was diagnosed with Rheumatoid Arthritis- I stopped everything including Meat, dairy, flour, sugar, oil. Fruits, nuts, veggies, thats it. I lost 75 lbs in 8 months, and feel better now at almost 36, than I did when I was in my teens. I take methotrexate once a week, no more prednisone, celebrex, etc. PM if interested in other food alternatives.
i had to go vegetarian when i spent a month overseas after highschool. i was already scrawny enough, and i couldnt cram enough goat cheese and tomatoes down to maintain my weight. now that im fat i should try it again