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Thinking about going wheat free

hippietofugirl
hippietofugirl Posts: 430
edited December 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Hi ya'll!

If you're wheat free (and its NOT because you have a gluten intolerance, or some other medical reason) could you tell me why, if it has helped you lose weight or feel better and what your macros are? I realize that some people may think its just a fad diet but nothing I've been doing for the past 6 months has really done a whole lot for me as far as weight loss, so I'm just reevaluating my diet to see if switching things up may help

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  • hippietofugirl
    hippietofugirl Posts: 430
    bump?
  • MuddyEquestrian
    MuddyEquestrian Posts: 366 Member
    I'm wheat free and LOVE it. I'm doing it to help aid in getting my internal inflammation down, but diet wise it was a great choice as well. I'm less bloated, have more energy, less headaches, I sleep better and just overall feel much better, plus the pounds fall off easier. There's just no reason NOT to do it!
  • sabrajanebrown
    sabrajanebrown Posts: 23 Member
    I'm wheat free and love it. I have had a great time researching new recipes using almond, soy, amaranth, coconut and other nut meal flours. I can make cupcakes, sweet breads, biscuts and other great breads using these flours. I notice I am not bloated anymore. I also notice that the weight is practically falling off. My headaches are gone and I don't feel sluggish an hour later after eating a sandwich with wheat bread. Then again, I cut sugar out of my diet too and only eat Stevia, honey and Xylitol. I eat quinoa instead of rice as well.
  • hbaby2
    hbaby2 Posts: 34 Member
    I just started and I'm on day 3. I've lost 2.5 lbs so far. :). Im doing it to get over my plateau and maintain. I know I need to lower my carbs and losing the wheat helps a lot for me! This is far less restricting then Adkins. I love it....although hard to give up beer. :). Also, I plan on not doing any gluten free processed stuff. I need to stay away from that to be successful.
  • hbaby2
    hbaby2 Posts: 34 Member
    Just bumping. :).

    Down 4 total already! I am amazed especially since I have been on a plateau for 3 mths now trying everything. I feel great. :)
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