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[granolagal]

Hi rymorg2,

I don't have much to add other than to echo what everyone else has said on here.  I am in the same type of boat as you.  Gluten-free vegetarian who just had a food intolerance test reveal that I now need to try going yeast-free, oat-free, dairy-free, peanut-free....and the list goes on.  I try not to let it get me too down.  I go back and forth between allowing myself to have a moment of "this sucks" and then turning around and saying "but in the grand scheme of things this aint that bad".  I agree with all the recommendations on here - it's not about eliminating as much as replacing.  I can't have peanuts, but I can have almonds!  Etc.  And the idea of a splurge, or highlight is a good idea too.  I try to focus on the things I can have.  Like when I find something good that is actually "everything-free" I really celebrate it.  I'm hoping that'll I'll be able to reintroduce some foods back into my diet in a couple of months, so I've used that to cope mentally (thinking some things *may* be temporary).

Anyway, you are definitely not alone.  Good luck.

[slickdaddy0077]

WOW!!  7 days after changing my diet and lifestyle,  I have noticed a HUGE difference in how I feel to be gluten free.  I want to thank this forum for sharing all of their experiences and keepeing me positive through this.  I am seeing and feeling positive changes and could not be happier.   I have more energy, no more belly cramps, elevatet positive mood, am actually enjoying the foods that are available etc.

I do have one very strange thing happening now.  I crave salt. Onion salt, Garlic salt, not so much sea salt.  Any idea why this could be?

 

Once again, thank you all for your support. I will continue to post my progress along the way.  This week will be a test.  I am traveling and living in a hotel for a week. I have some gluten-free snacks with me but will have to search for gluten-free fre restaurants.

 

Wish me luck!

[GFinDC]

I hope it goes well Michael!  Look for fruits, nuts, and salads.  The usual problem with salads is they put croutons on them by default, or throw a chunk of bread on them.  Make sure they know you don't want that.  Sometimes restraunts can provide a couple of veggie side dishes.  I had those a few times without problems.

[a1956chill]

WOW!!  7 days after changing my diet and lifestyle,  I have noticed a HUGE difference in how I feel to be gluten free.  I want to thank this forum for sharing all of their experiences and keepeing me positive through this.  I am seeing and feeling positive changes and could not be happier.   I have more energy, no more belly cramps, elevatet positive mood, am actually enjoying the foods that are available etc.

I do have one very strange thing happening now.  I crave salt. Onion salt, Garlic salt, not so much sea salt.  Any idea why this could be?

 

Once again, thank you all for your support. I will continue to post my progress along the way.  This week will be a test.  I am traveling and living in a hotel for a week. I have some gluten-free snacks with me but will have to search for gluten-free fre restaurants.

 

Wish me luck!

Have you had your thyroid checked??

 

most onion salt and garlic salts  have  added iodine ,  most  sea salt does not ..