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I, too, was diagnosed with IBS by multiple gastroenterologists, but nothing helped. I went through bouts of being able to keep nothing down, not even water. I kept a food diary and discovered that my symptoms were triggered by gluten. I then found a new doctor, who tested me for celiac. I have the gene for celiac, but was…

If you have a local bike shop, go there and talk to them about where you want to ride (no obligation to buy, in fact I'd tell them you are not ready to buy, just getting information and prices). Even REI and the larger sporting goods stores have pretty good bike departments if you don't have a dedicated bike shop in your…

Yes, go to a specialty running store and get fitted, they should ask you lots of questions and watch you run in several pairs (many stores have a treadmill or they will have you go out in front of the store). Buy your first pair from them to thank them for their time and effort--after that, you can buy them online or…

There are a lot of good web resources, here are some I have found helpful: http://glutenfreeeasily.com/ (good section on getting started) http://www.livingwithout.com/ http://noglutennoproblem.blogspot.com/ http://glutenfreegirl.com/ http://glutenfreegoddess.blogspot.com/ http://www.gluten.net/…

The best mix I have found is the King Arthur Flour gluten free. Their chocolate cake mix is awesome! The Betty Crocker is not bad, but keep in mind it only makes one layer per box. If I use it, I doctor it with pudding mix, etc. as recommended here; there are a number of recipes for this in "The Cake Mix Doctor Goes Gluten…

I run outside 95% of the time. I belong to a running club that has group runs all over town almost every day, so I have people to run with in the dark. I also run with my very large dog. I would suggest finding a local running group (check at running stores or online) and making some running buddies -- I am pretty darn…

I find cooking at home to actually save money if I plan ahead -- I buy inexpensive cuts of meat, like chicken thighs or pork shoulder, when they are on sale, and then cook them in the crock pot, which is usually enough for several meals. I make chili with ground turkey and lots of beans, it is delicious, healthy, and you…

Try this website, she is gluten and dairy free and has awesome recipes: http://glutenfreegoddess.blogspot.com/ Also: http://glutenfreeeasily.com/ http://glutenfreegirl.com/

all the advice above is good. You should probably be running 3 times a week with at least 15-20 miles a week total miles before you start a training plan. Also, consider finding a local running club that has group runs once or twice a week -- it is much more fun to do your long runs with company. Check with local running…

this all depends on your level of fitness, metabolic rate, etc. Anything we tell you will be an estimate. I am 5'4, 144, and have had professional VO2 max testing, which gives an accurate calorie burn rate. I am a low calorie burner, even though I am in the excellent fitness range. My heart rate monitor is programmed with…

I shop some at Whole Foods, but my local Publix and Kroger (chain grocery stores) have a lot of the items for cheaper. Publix will special order stuff if it is a brand they carry (like the Enviro Kids cereal, they carry only Panda Puffs regularly, but will order the corn flakes for me). Costco has the Crunchmaster crackers…

Try Gluten Free on a Shoestring. There is a cookbook and also a website with lots of recipes. The author has a son with celiac.

there are lots of good websites, some of my favorites are gluten free goddess, gluten free on a shoestring, and gluten free girl and the chef. Also www.365crockpot.com, her recipies are gluten free.

Snyder's now has gluten free pretzels which are very good, and cheaper than Glutino. All of the Food Should Taste Good chips, especially sweet potato! I like Bakery on Main granola, also Kind cinnamon oat granola with flax seeds is good. Udi's millet-chia bread is my go-to for sandwiches--it's one of the few that doesn't…