lose the wheat, lose the weight

I never cut out dairy.. but did cut down.

I consume a lot of dairy, still losing weight.

Not to put TMI on the table.. but with cutting out processed bread.. whole wheat... beans... etc... I am no longer gaseous.
That's about the only thing it did for me.

beans + nonfat yogurt = no gas either. I use beans in gluten free baked items, the chocolate brownies I make are made with black beans. I personally have no gas problems from it either (the portion is not large), and eating it is fine as long as calories in are less than calories out. I measure the sweet items very carefully so dessert always remains 100-150 calories. Which for me, portion and calorie control alongside regular exercise are really the only things that work.

Seriously, what worked the best for me diet-wise was a good food scale, obsessively measuring calories and adjusting serving sizes accordingly. I eat pretty much anything other than gluten due to my celiac disease. I eat in moderation, log everything that passes my lips, not too many carbs but not low carb either, make sure I get enough protein, dietary calcium from lowfat dairy sources, and fiber. It is working for me, but its just one celiac's opinion

I disagree completely. Whole grains (oatmeal, whole grain bread, whole grain pasta, etc) are staples in my diet.
Now lose the REFINED carbs, then we're talking.

I never cut out dairy.. but did cut down.

I consume a lot of dairy, still losing weight.

Not to put TMI on the table.. but with cutting out processed bread.. whole wheat... beans... etc... I am no longer gaseous.
That's about the only thing it did for me.

beans + nonfat yogurt = no gas either. I use beans in gluten free baked items, the chocolate brownies I make are made with black beans. I personally have no gas problems from it either (the portion is not large), and eating it is fine as long as calories in are less than calories out. I measure the sweet items very carefully so dessert always remains 100-150 calories. Which for me, portion and calorie control alongside regular exercise are really the only things that work.

Seriously, what worked the best for me diet-wise was a good food scale, obsessively measuring calories and adjusting serving sizes accordingly. I eat pretty much anything other than gluten due to my celiac disease. I eat in moderation, log everything that passes my lips, not too many carbs but not low carb either, make sure I get enough protein, dietary calcium from lowfat dairy sources, and fiber. It is working for me, but its just one celiac's opinion

That's what works for you and that is wonderful. But doesn't work for everyone else. I eat yogurt too... but if I eat grains... I am gonna have gas.

I use a food scale as well. So....??

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I'm not celiac, but am wheat-sensitive. Causes no end of digestive/intestinal issues.
Dunno if it really does much pro/con wrt weight

I own a horse.

I limit my wheat - I find that it makes me feel bloated and get gassy. Two things not conducive to me being happy.

I own a horse.

Precisely.

I cut out eating broccoli and cauliflower. I've lost over thirty pounds so that must be the reason.
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<rolleyes>
I still eat bread though...

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Some people metabolize wheat just fine and experience no side-effects. Those of Scots-Irish descent may find they are the ones who have a lower tolerance to wheat and wheat by-products. This isn't to be confused with Celiac Disease. Celiac causes people to become violently ill when they consume wheat, and wheat by-products.

Having said that, there are many people who have an "Intolerance" to wheat and/or gluten. An intolerance implies unpleasant side-effects that aren't life threatening. The following are my symptoms when I eat wheat gluten, more than on rare occasions. I get hives on my arms and face. They itch and I now have faint scars from scratching them. I become bloated and experience constipation. My immediate reaction is what I call "brain cloud." I become very tired and I have a hard time concentrating. The number one sign of wheat intolerance is regret! And you know what I'm talking about if you are wheat intolerant. If you don't, lucky you... now go away and hush-up.

There have been studies that show people who are allergic or intolerant of wheat actually crave more of the thing that is making them ill. The body is trying to produce an antibody, and as we all know the vaccine IS the illness from which you are trying to protect yourself. Thus, eating pasta or bread is often a simple pleasure that tuns into a vicious cycle of over consumption and illness.

Those who are intolerant to wheat pasta and bread might find "gluten free" options more tolerable. I happen to do best when I eat modest amounts of gluten free alternatives.