A blurb about Living Gluten Free

Long ago, I wrote a post about living gluten free.

I often get questions about being GF and refer people to that blog post. I've gone back to read it and there is a lot more to share! Here goes.

-Finding GF food is so much easier! Ask for a Gluten Free menu at any and every restaurant you visit. It's likely that they have something for you.
-Udi's GF bread is AMAZING! They even carry it at Cub. Crazy.
-Bisquick just came out with a gluten free alternative. HolyBuckets. I am SO excited to try it!
-Yummy Noodles! http://www.tinkyada.com/
-Perfect Pizza!!! http://galacticpizza.com/



Since taking gluten out of my diet...
-I've easily maintained my weight 20-30 pounds below what it was while I was eating wheat.
-I am migraine free. (I used to have 1-3 headaches every week.)
-I actually get full! I noticed that when I eat wheat I eat constantly. It's like gluten causes constant hunger and cravings.
-I'm not as confused and foggy feeling.
-My skin is clearer.
-I have more energy.
-I don't feel like a rock.
-I think I'm less achy.


I few more motivators:
My dad was diagnosed and lost over 20 pounds.
My mom knows someone with the same experience who lost 70 pounds.
A friend no longer struggles with migraines.

A tip or two about willpower:
When my willpower is waning I eat wheat. (Gasp!) But there are rules! I chose a favorite food, set a date, look forward to it, get excited, and then I EAT IT! :)
...and then... I feel sick, gain a few pounds, get a few headaches, feel nasty, get constipated, wonder why I put myself through this and then suddenly! I have my willpower back!
I go through this very 3-6 months. If I don't do this I end up cheating occasionally and one time I started cheating daily. Just a little poison here and there. It made everything horrible -blech. It's a hard cycle to get out of. So do what works for you but make it work!


If you're thinking that gluten is doing nasty things to you I really encourage you try take a stab at living gluten free. It is estimated that around 15% of the world population is gluten intolerant! You can always be tested in the future, but think about what you can do for your body now! When you are constantly eating what is toxic to your body... think about the battle for health that you are putting yourself through! That's an incredible obstacle that is completely unnecessary!

Also~ you may not experience symptoms just like mine. There are many!many!many! different symptoms of gluten intolerance. For example -one that I haven't yet mentioned is that when I eat wheat I get some bumps on my knuckles, palms, and elbows. People have many different experiences. Living Gluten Free for Dummies is an excellent reference book!

I know I only have 3 1/2 year of GF experience but I welcome any questions you might have!