Six days gluten-free!

[Keight]

Holy moly! Now the biopsy is done, I have had 6 days strict gluten-free. I had forgotten how much BETTER I feel without any gluten. 

My mood is remarkably brighter, my intestines are a lot less bloated and sore, my joints feel free to move without inflammation, no reflux, no nausea, my back is straight with a better posture from not crouching over a sore stomach, my nails feel stronger, I am laughing and singing, I did a decent workout at the gym, I am not yawning at 3 pm and best of all, I am having bowel motions 1-2 times a day!

The gas is still being expelled, my sinusitis is still with me though lessened, I am still crashing at 7 pm and my appetite is not really back. 

My family and work mates are all amazed at how the gluten for the challenge knocked me about. I have proven to myself, once and for all, that I must stay gluten-free. 

Thank you all for providing support for those hideous weeks. Due to get the biopsy results in the next few days. 

[1888]

I just got diagnosed last week. I was told t wean myself off rather than jump straight in. Today was the first day i made a proper effort and i think i was 95% successful. I went up to Tesco also and was shocked at the price of gluten free food. £2.50 for a spit of cereal and same for a small loaf of bread.   

[Ennis-TX]

30 minutes ago, 1888 said:

I just got diagnosed last week. I was told t wean myself off rather than jump straight in. Today was the first day i made a proper effort and i think i was 95% successful. I went up to Tesco also and was shocked at the price of gluten free food. £2.50 for a spit of cereal and same for a small loaf of bread.   

Yeah you should probably go whole foods, read the newbie 101 about other things you should do. BTW it is much easier and cheaper to eat simple eggs and bacon/ham, hardboiled eggs, simple veggie dishes (sauted, salads, steamed, baked, grilled), and simple meat dishes like baked fish, stewed/roasted meats, etc.

[Keight]

On 9/30/2019 at 7:38 AM, Ennis_TX said:

Yeah you should probably go whole foods, read the newbie 101 about other things you should do. BTW it is much easier and cheaper to eat simple eggs and bacon/ham, hardboiled eggs, simple veggie dishes (sauted, salads, steamed, baked, grilled), and simple meat dishes like baked fish, stewed/roasted meats, etc.

I second the wholefoods. Cheaper, more nutritious and versatile. Go nuts with herbs and spices to make dishes work for you. 

[Keight]

On 9/30/2019 at 7:05 AM, 1888 said:

I just got diagnosed last week. I was told t wean myself off rather than jump straight in. Today was the first day i made a proper effort and i think i was 95% successful. I went up to Tesco also and was shocked at the price of gluten free food. £2.50 for a spit of cereal and same for a small loaf of bread.   

I haven't been actively eating gluten for 10 years. I was off it completely from 2011-2014 for body building comps. I was GRATEFUL to never have to eat gluten again. Very happy to dive head first into my usual eating style. 

I don't eat commercial cereals and bread, so not really missing much. I am a wholefoods advocate. I work better on such foods, and my share of the food bill is lower than my boys, though I eat like a horse and choose free range/grass fed meats. I try to get organic grains etc where possible in bulk. Soooo much cheaper than my boys gluten containing processed foods they enjoy.