I did gain oh boy did I. In my town only thing I could find was some flours no premade food. So I had to learn to replace with Veggies, I only eat lean meats. I don't know why some people gain and some lose.

I'm sort of back and forth with it. If I don't watch it and eat to much processes gluten free stuff, I gain. But if I keep with veggies, and fruit I can maintain or loose.

Once the malnourished effects from the gluten faded, I noticed my body started hanging on to everything it could. I gained for a bit and then had to start paying attention more. My metabolic rate and fitness levels dropped drastically over the time that I was ill and I paid for it.

I have lost weight being GF but if you're going to go GF you still have to watch your carbs. I occasionally eat rice, GF spaghetti, GF hotdog and hamburger buns, and GF bread. I mainly eat fruits, nuts, veggies, meat/poultry/fish, and drink water, green tea (unsweetened), and black coffee.

I lost at first...then gained...and now it is just a constant battle to lose an ounce. I know some people fall in that "tiny, malnourished" category, but I feel like I have always been in that "fatty, malnourished" category. One of my big issues is that after a bout of tummy troubles, I end up hungry again since I am empty- but I also know that I did at least absorb some of the calories. Digestion starts in the mouth, so that "but it went right through me" argument doesn't always hold up. I feel like I am super careful with my diet, and mostly all that does is keep me from gaining. Le sigh. To be one of those people who gives up soda and loses a ton of weight.

I had to go GF in May 2011, at first I did gain a few pounds because I was clinging to GF pretzels, donuts, breads etc. I felt I needed to replace what I was use to having in my old diet. But in 90 days I was over those things, first they were higher in calories and second they are way expensive. I have been gluten free for over a year with only one accidental gluten attack, I still buy GF bread for work lunches and occasionly I buy a GF pizza crust for the rare pizza. I learned you can easily stay gluten free and lose weight with lots of veggies, beans and lean meats. I thought gluten free was the kiss of death for good eats, but discovered I felt so great being GF, (I had more energy for the needed exercise) that it turned out to be the kiss of life. Life for me has seriously changed for the better. I can't amagine living another other way. I had to give up beer but GF beer Ugh not worth it, I rather drink a margarita Cheers

PS I forgot to mention that my blood pressure is now perfect and my cholestrol dropped 45 points. yay me!

Hi,
I was just wondering if anyone has experienced since they have been on gluten that it has been hard to loose weight? I have been gluten for 2 years now and I have high blood pressure and diabetic so I don't eat a lot of there sweet stuff and i stay a way from the pasta too. I know there food is a lot higher in sugars and sodium so i really try to watch that. I like to exercise so been doing that but it seems like that isn't working either. I get on the scale and there is one more pound that i have gained. I do drink lots if water and no pop and sometimes green tea unsweetened. This is very frustrating for me so if anyone can give me any kinda ideas to try I would love to hear them.

thanks

I've lost 12lbs... but I don't miss breads like I thought I would. I've only had gluten-free pasta a handful of times in 3 months and it was enough to satiate my need for it. I've focused on eating clean, smoothies, smaller portions and relying on my food scale.

You will go back and forth with weight with your cycle/hormones but that is normal. I have. Just stay on track with calories and you will win the race here. Just remember it's a slow race with some ups and downs. Don't let it discourage you.

Good luck!

You may be allergic to something else. It is very common for a GF person to have more than one food intolerance.

Long story short, I was now lactose intolerant. Soy is another common one too. You might consider that possibility.

My Dr. suggested I go GF and dairy free. I've had a lot of problems with soy also. I think I have that Celiac disease guts fell really bad for a long time. I've had lots of tests.

I think you probably got some good advice about cutting dairy out as well. Sometimes after about 6 months to a year of being on a strictly gluten-free diet, people start healing and foods their body previously rejected are digested more easily. I eat cheese and am able to have a little ice cream without trouble now, and when I first went g/f, I was very sensitive to dairy.

You've given me hope. LOL. I really hope there is a time when I can add cheese back in without swelling up.

I've heard this from others but I lost 19 lbs. in the first month alone. I'm now down 43 lbs. and I haven't been exercising (my doctor reminded me today to start exercising . . . and I should. . . maybe . . . I'm so lazy ( ) I went to a clean eating diet and took out fast food, caffiene, and most all restaraunt dining. I think the difference with me is I don't sub in a lot of gluten free pasta, sugary sweets and such. I eat a lot of veggies and protein now. There isn't much fruit (maybe 1 or 2 a day).

Just remember gluten free cake is still cake.

I have lost weight (13 pounds), but I have also changed up the way I do g-f now. When baking, I try to incorporate higher fiber flours that have lower GI's. For example rice flour is just as bad as white flour when you look at it on the GI scale. But almond and coconut flour are so much better...higher in protein and fiber and lower GI. I have also gone from being a vegetarian (of 18 years) to eating meat again. I eat protein at every meal. I use less sugar, more honey and stevia. I have lost weight, and not because I am trying particularly. I think it is because eating higher fiber and more protein keeps me satiated longer. What matters is that I feel better. So, I plan to just eating the foods that work for me and not call it a "Paleo diet" or "G-F diet"...it is just the way I eat.

What she said! ^^

Le sigh. To be one of those people who gives up soda and loses a ton of weight.

Agreed!

You may be allergic to something else. It is very common for a GF person to have more than one food intolerance.

This for sure... I did an allergen elimination diet with a nutritionist. For 30 days, I did not have gluten, dairy, corn, soy, eggs, or nightshades. I'm not done testing, but I am totally intolerant to eggs so far.