How did you feel after cutting out gluten or carbs?

Lexandrei
Lexandrei Posts: 38
in Food and Nutrition
Were there noticeable changes in the way you felt? And was it difficult for you to do?
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  • Fit_French
    Fit_French Posts: 134 Member
    I never felt different after cutting gluten, but cutting carbs tuns me into a nasty little thing! I just make sure my carbs are complex and im good to go!
  • jac_84
    jac_84 Posts: 128 Member
    I feel fantatic from cutting out gluten especially!! No more puffy/swollen feeling for me! Ive never felt better in my life!
  • Lexandrei
    Lexandrei Posts: 38
    I never felt different after cutting gluten, but cutting carbs tuns me into a nasty little thing! I just make sure my carbs are complex and im good to go!

    What happened when you cut out carbs?
  • missjoci
    missjoci Posts: 412 Member
    Cutting out gluten is tough, but a lot of people are sensitive to it. I feel amazing when I don't eat gluten. Less water weight, less tummy fat, less headaches, and more energy. I feel really good when I eat less carbs. I usually have more energy with lower or healthier carbs. Currently trying to cut some of those out!
  • ALNoog
    ALNoog Posts: 413 Member
    I feel awesome when going low carb!

    So much more energy. Less *****y and grumpy.

    But I have insulin resistance and pcos so it's a given that id feel better lowering carbs.
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    I felt quite a bit better after cutting out gluten. No more bloating, cramping etc.
    I find now I can have *some* and only certain things, like spelt, without issue.

    I've never really done low carb other than for a day or so, so I can't speak to that, though I do aim for slow carbs, good nutrient dense, high fiber carbs.
  • DannehBoyy
    DannehBoyy Posts: 546 Member
    I tried cutting out carbs for a day recently, and i was really snappy and angry lol. I wouldn't do it again personally but it might be different for other people :')
  • MrsLannister
    MrsLannister Posts: 347 Member
    I cut gluten for a few months so see if I was intolerant. The first week I had a severe headache and was tired all the time, then I felt normal. When I added gluten back in I didn't have any symptoms, so I am back on gluten.
  • queen_ana
    queen_ana Posts: 35
    When I cut gluten and the majority of carbs from processed foods, I do have to say I didn't "feel" any different at first but at the end of 2 weeks, I did notice that I had much more stamina and energy and I didn't feel as sluggish. I felt more AWAKE. I can't really see myself going back to gluten/too many carbs. It worked very well for me, but to each their own!
  • Discobanditt
    Discobanditt Posts: 1 Member
    I've been low-carb for about a week (net carbs making up about 6% of my daily calories) and I feel FANTASTIC. My energy has improved, my mood is much better, and I feel much more satisfied from my meals. I'm doing keto, though, which means that most of my calories come from fats. I can't speak to a high protein/low carb diet.
  • ashandstuff
    ashandstuff Posts: 442 Member
    Considering I have Celiac disease, not eating gluten made life MUUUUCH better to me.

    I don't recommend cutting gluten for more than a month if you are not gluten intolerant/celiac, it can lead to the development of an intolerance. Once you get it, you get it bad.

    And cutting carbs seems silly to me, since they are a necessary food group.

    I think a lot of people should honestly just go with cutting out the high fat content stuff like: fried foods, butter-rich pastries, and lots processed foods.
  • kgeyser
    kgeyser Posts: 22,505 Member
    I would cut someone if I cut back on carbs, but I have a friend who went gluten free. No verified medical reason, she just noticed she felt better without gluten. She hasn't had trouble with gluten free options in her own cooking or at gatherings, because we always make sure to have gluten free options. Going out to restaurants can make it a bit difficult because the town has not quite caught up with 2014 and there are limited options.
  • tennisdude2004
    tennisdude2004 Posts: 5,609 Member
    Were there noticeable changes in the way you felt? And was it difficult for you to do?

    I cut out most grains and a majority of my normal added sugars, I'm eating about 100g of carbs - the transition from medium carbs to low was difficult for about 2 days.

    Now I have a constant stream of energy, all of my carb cravings have gone - I don't even miss the things I cut, and now I'm not normally hungry till gone noon.

    Also I only ever need to eat more carbs for exercise when I'm doing sprints.

    Good luck.
  • toxikon
    toxikon Posts: 2,383 Member
    I've been doing keto (20g net carbs per day, high fat, moderate protein) for over a month and I feel AMAZING. My energy has improved like crazy, I never feel bloated or gassy anymore and I'm losing weight and sticking to calories really easily. Sometimes when you first go low carb, as your body is adjusting you feel flu-like symptoms. If you stick with it for over a week or so, the symptoms go away!
  • Mof3wc
    Mof3wc Posts: 126 Member
    I felt like a whole new person after cutting out gluten, but I have celiac and I was incredibly sick at that point.

    No idea about low carb. Haven't tried it. Don't plan on ever trying it.
  • mank32
    mank32 Posts: 1,323 Member
    I felt quite a bit better after cutting out gluten. No more bloating, cramping etc.
    I find now I can have *some* and only certain things, like spelt, without issue.

    +1
  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
    I did a gluten elimination diet to see if some of my fatigue/joint pain might have been caused by gluten sensitivity. No difference whatsoever. Which is good because I love to bake.
  • devil_in_a_blue_dress
    devil_in_a_blue_dress Posts: 5,214 Member
    Um, cutting out gluten is really senseless unless you are intolerant.

    I feel better eating more protein and less carbs, but I am in noway low carb. Balance and sustainable lifestyle.
  • daliyanin
    daliyanin Posts: 93 Member
    I cut out gluten as I am gluten sensitive. I initially went to the Dr. to find out what causes my migraines (I have had them since I was a kid). I started my gluten free lifestyle after Christmas... and i feel great! After the initial shock, it got easier and easier. I feel better, I've lost weight, and (knock on wood) have not had a migraine since!

    That said, I will not cut out carbs because they are still necessary and there are many other sources to get that too.
  • tennisdude2004
    tennisdude2004 Posts: 5,609 Member
    Um, cutting out gluten is really senseless unless you are intolerant.

    I feel better eating more protein and less carbs, but I am in noway low carb. Balance and sustainable lifestyle.

    Until you try cutting it you don't know if your intolerant - If you've always eaten it where is your baseline for normal.

    I would suggest that anybody wants to try it, it would be a sensible choice. If you're one of the lucky ones that gluten makes absolutely no difference to (mild or severe) then get it back into your diet.

    If it does make a difference, well at least you know and if eating the gluten out weights the discomfort then much away.

    Good luck
  • Phaedra2014
    Phaedra2014 Posts: 1,254 Member
    Cutting out gluten was the biggest favor I did for myself. I have health conditions that flare up with gluten and never realized the two were connected.

    I eat and feel better with lower carbs, higher protein and fats in my diet.
  • ander4mm
    ander4mm Posts: 1
    I started a Gluten free diet last year and at first I had a bit of withdrawals but it was SO worth it! I had much more energy, my brain felt less foggy and I felt incredibly better overall- not to mention the incredible weight loss as a plus!
  • apriljackss
    apriljackss Posts: 96 Member
    I have PCOS and based on my research I decided that I would try to cut out gluten to see if it improved my symptoms. I went round and round with a gastroenterologist a few years back about some intestinal issues I was having, but they could never pinpoint a cause. Either way, since going gluten free about 3 weeks ago, I've dropped 8 pounds, I feel less bloated, my clothes fit better, I don't get tired after meals anymore and I'm hoping it will help improve my chances of conceiving. I'm not trying to get pregnant yet (got engaged in November, wedding next spring) but I want my body to be as healthy as possible when I do decide I'm ready to TTC.

    Ya never know until you try so I recommend it if you think there's a chance that you have a sensitivity to it. Worst case scenario, it does nothing for you and you incorporate it back into your diet.
  • ILiftHeavyAcrylics
    ILiftHeavyAcrylics Posts: 27,732 Member
    Oh, I also wanted to mention that I found it much harder to stick to my calorie goal when gluten free. Gluten free options tend to have more calories and specifically more fat. So be aware of that. Also I get fullest from bread/carbs, so when I try to cut those things I end up really hungry.
  • eric_sg61
    eric_sg61 Posts: 2,925 Member
    Cut out carbs?
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  • weather_nerd
    weather_nerd Posts: 93
    I cut wheat out of my diet as an experiment. I was suffering from sinusitis, bad headaches, low energy, brain fog and nausea. My symptoms disappeared. I find now that even the smallest bit of wheat indulgence and the symptoms come back twice as bad.
  • must_deflate
    must_deflate Posts: 183 Member
    I always feel better, sleep better, and have more energy after I cut out simple sugars and grains (including whole grains).

    But it takes several days of "withdrawal" to get to the point where I feel OK. If I go "off the wagon" it can be difficult to get back on.
  • devil_in_a_blue_dress
    devil_in_a_blue_dress Posts: 5,214 Member
    Um, cutting out gluten is really senseless unless you are intolerant.

    I feel better eating more protein and less carbs, but I am in noway low carb. Balance and sustainable lifestyle.

    Until you try cutting it you don't know if your intolerant - If you've always eaten it where is your baseline for normal.

    I would suggest that anybody wants to try it, it would be a sensible choice. If you're one of the lucky ones that gluten makes absolutely no difference to (mild or severe) then get it back into your diet.

    If it does make a difference, well at least you know and if eating the gluten out weights the discomfort then much away.

    Good luck

    Oh, I was unaware that gluten intolerance or sensitivity couldn't be diagnosed by a doctor or had a set of recognized symptoms. And that you just have to try being GF to know.

    If you have some of the symptoms or another medical condition that can be exacerbated by gluten, by all means it makes sense to try it out. But if you don't, self-diagnosing as sensitive or intolerant because you went GF and "feel better" is head scratching. It could be other changes you make doing that period that are contribution to feeling "better" -- not just the absence of gluten.
  • JoRocka
    JoRocka Posts: 17,525 Member
    I went processed bread/carb free for 6 weeks- and the first week I was legit sick- call it the grain flue I guess. Woke up at 4 AM with severe stomach cramps.

    I got over it. I went almost keto- you get used to it- I personally like low carb for cutting- it works better for me. But it's not easy.
  • tennisdude2004
    tennisdude2004 Posts: 5,609 Member
    Um, cutting out gluten is really senseless unless you are intolerant.

    I feel better eating more protein and less carbs, but I am in noway low carb. Balance and sustainable lifestyle.

    Until you try cutting it you don't know if your intolerant - If you've always eaten it where is your baseline for normal.

    I would suggest that anybody wants to try it, it would be a sensible choice. If you're one of the lucky ones that gluten makes absolutely no difference to (mild or severe) then get it back into your diet.

    If it does make a difference, well at least you know and if eating the gluten out weights the discomfort then much away.

    Good luck

    Oh, I was unaware that gluten intolerance or sensitivity couldn't be diagnosed by a doctor or had a set of recognized symptoms. And that you just have to try being GF to know.

    If you have some of the symptoms or another medical condition that can be exacerbated by gluten, by all means it makes sense to try it out. But if you don't, self-diagnosing as sensitive or intolerant because you went GF and "feel better" is head scratching. It could be other changes you make doing that period that are contribution to feeling "better" -- not just the absence of gluten.

    Hey, your diet your choice - you're an adult.

    Do or don't do what you want.

    Nobody is saying you have to cut or reduce anything.

    The lady in this article is doing a study of one and giving her observation.

    - Oh and recommendation - doesn't equal command, so yes I would recommend everyone give it a go - if they want to.

    Just saying :smile:

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