Gluten Free Family

Sounds good

I've been eating pure gluten for protein! I've lost 15 kgs (~33 lbs) so far, feels great.

MackieDrew wrote: »

I've been eating pure gluten for protein! I've lost 15 kgs (~33 lbs) so far, feels great.

Maryslim54 wrote: »

Just became Gluten free two months ago, have lost a total of 16 pounds. Feeling great, if you need motivation let's join together and be successful

That sounds awesome for your family. I went gluten free when I cut my daily carbs to <50 grams last October and it was a game changer for me 63 at the time. Now I wish I would have known to have done it 40 years sooner before I caused so much body damage eating like that.

abear8mythumbs wrote: »

I have Celiac's and would really appreciate guidance on weight loss with this disease, given gluten free products are higher in calories.

To those sarcastic or just trolls who have been eating all gluten and losing weight, golf clap to you. I'm glad you enjoy pointing out how it sucks to have a disease that doesn't allow you easy access to foods.

Just curious, I was wondering why you think gluten free foods are higher in calories. I was searching and found these lists:

Allowed foods

Many basic foods are allowed in a gluten-free diet, including:

Fresh meats, fish and poultry that aren't breaded, batter-coated or marinated
Fruits
Most dairy products
Potatoes
Vegetables
Wine and distilled liquors, ciders and spirits

Grains and starches allowed in a gluten-free diet include:

Amaranth
Arrowroot
Buckwheat
Corn
Cornmeal
Gluten-free flours (rice, soy, corn, potato, bean)
Pure corn tortillas
Quinoa
Rice
Tapioca

Fortunately for bread and pasta lovers with celiac disease, an increasing number of gluten-free products are available. If you can't find any at your local bakery or grocery store, check online. There are gluten-free substitutes for many gluten-containing foods.

Seems like pretty healthy food that is nutrient dense.

Appreciate your thoughts. I'm waiting for the results of a biopsy to see if I have Celiac's.

Packerjohn wrote: »

abear8mythumbs wrote: »

I have Celiac's and would really appreciate guidance on weight loss with this disease, given gluten free products are higher in calories.

To those sarcastic or just trolls who have been eating all gluten and losing weight, golf clap to you. I'm glad you enjoy pointing out how it sucks to have a disease that doesn't allow you easy access to foods.

Just curious, I was wondering why you think gluten free foods are higher in calories. I was searching and found these lists:

Allowed foods

Many basic foods are allowed in a gluten-free diet, including:

Fresh meats, fish and poultry that aren't breaded, batter-coated or marinated
Fruits
Most dairy products
Potatoes
Vegetables
Wine and distilled liquors, ciders and spirits

Grains and starches allowed in a gluten-free diet include:

Amaranth
Arrowroot
Buckwheat
Corn
Cornmeal
Gluten-free flours (rice, soy, corn, potato, bean)
Pure corn tortillas
Quinoa
Rice
Tapioca

Fortunately for bread and pasta lovers with celiac disease, an increasing number of gluten-free products are available. If you can't find any at your local bakery or grocery store, check online. There are gluten-free substitutes for many gluten-containing foods.

Seems like pretty healthy food that is nutrient dense.

Appreciate your thoughts. I'm waiting for the results of a biopsy to see if I have Celiac's.

I think they mean higher calories for gluten free foods in pasta, cakes, muffins and other prepackaged foods. Which is true. I just got my diognosis last Friday for celiacs and I have been looking at the calories in gluten free foods and non gluten free products. Gluten free products that are prepackaged have double the amount of calories. And the serving sizes are also less in gluten free foods. My husband and I have been looking into it due to newly being diognosed. I'm sticking to a more natural diet, much like the one you posted above. But I think that's what was meant by the comment you're referring to.

alyshalise wrote: »

abear8mythumbs wrote: »

I have Celiac's and would really appreciate guidance on weight loss with this disease, given gluten free products are higher in calories.

To those sarcastic or just trolls who have been eating all gluten and losing weight, golf clap to you. I'm glad you enjoy pointing out how it sucks to have a disease that doesn't allow you easy access to foods.

I just got diognosed on friday last week and I've lost 9 pounds already. Granted much of it is water. Trying to going gluten free try a more natural diet. Fruits, veggies, meats but make sure the meat says gluten free and make sure the animal was grass fed. Nuts, Seeds and legumes. Just eat those things and you will be gluten free. Don't eat prepackaged foods and start working out. Good luck on your new healthy chapter.

Oh and for grains there is a list online but I don't like much of the grains mentioned other than quinoa. I love quinoa.

HD_Cowgirl wrote: »

I have celiac disease as well. I have been apprehensive to going on a diet or making a lifestyle change to eat even healthier as I feel like I am already giving up so much.

You're not giving up anything other that poor health going gluten free. I however have really awful symptoms so going gluten free for me hasn't been an issue. I've been feeling fantastic since giving up gluten. Good luck with your journey.