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Before Diagnosis 2007 After 2 Years Gluten Free 2014 Pictures


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1desperateladysaved Proficient

A picture is worth a thousand words, right!  The first picture is after 30+ years of celiac symptoms.  The second picture is me a few days back.  I am 2+ years gluten free and moving towards better health even still!

 

Dee

 

                                                             ">http://Open Original Shared LinkOpen Original Shared Link Well I didn't want my pictures this big, but having spent way too long at this and done my best.  I have to leave it here hoping I got it good enough.  At least it isn't tiny.  Please post your pictures.  If you don't understand how to do it.  I have to say, I am not sure.  I ended up using Firefox rather than Google, but I don't know if that is the key to it. 


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BlessedMommy Rising Star

You look great! So much healthier and vibrant!

 

I have before and after pictures too. It's crazy to me now how unhealthy I looked when I was on gluten!

icelandgirl Proficient

Congratulations! Thank you for sharing...we all need to see this...it's so encouraging!

1desperateladysaved Proficient

I hope this will encourage some people to take their before picture (or find one) and encourage some others to share their pictures.  Please take the hint!

 

Dee

BlessedMommy Rising Star

Do you mind if we share in this thread?

1desperateladysaved Proficient

OH, Please do.  I hope that others will share their pictures.

  I am trying to get help to put mine on my post right.  Meanwhile, I hope you all know how to post pictures proper. 

Scott Adams Grand Master

Rather thank linking to a personal page outside this forum, just put the images in your post using the Image icon, as linking to a personal site is not allowed in posts.


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Tricia7 Newbie

I guess the admin removed the link, because I see no link or pictures.

1desperateladysaved Proficient

I think I got it fixed now.

CajunChic Explorer

So awesome to see! What a blessing it is to find your health again!

powerofpositivethinking Community Regular

that's fantastic!!

BlessedMommy Rising Star

Here is a picture of me after my oldest daughter was born. You can see the general lack of well being, especially in my face.

 

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BlessedMommy Rising Star

And here is a photo about 2 1/2 years after I went gluten free. 

 

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1desperateladysaved Proficient

Wow!  Blessed Mommy, look around the eyes, look at the face color change, and until I looked at the smile, I didn't think these were the same person!

BlessedMommy Rising Star

It is pretty amazing to see how ill I looked on gluten!

nvsmom Community Regular

:) You ladies look great! Congratulations.

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