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Trying To Hold Onto My Weight

missmommy

By missmommy
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missmommy
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i have been gluten-free for a little over a year. i have always been slim but now im really skinny.

im very good about my diet and dont cheat. but i thought in the end that would help me gain weight.

it seems like whenever i try to eat fatty foods or snack through-out the day i end up with diarrhea.

also whenever i drink milk straight or have soft cheese it usually hurts my tummy. (that just started a few months ago)

is there anyway to gain some weight and keep it on? i am 5'4 and 100 lbs, and i think it looks gross. i have even needed to buy new bras because i have droped so much weight. <_<

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Some Celiacs react to casein (milk protein) the same as gluten. Dairy may be why you have not healed and now the tips are damaged enough for you to have symptoms when you eat dairy.

I would suggest dropping the dairy at least for 3 or 4 months and see if you dont feel better and start gaining weight. I am eating baked goods made from almond meal (SCD recipes - Specific Carbohydrate Diet), and other healthy fats in moderation and have gained nearly 8 pounds. I fill out my bras again.

I had to nix the dairy myself. I hope this can help you as well.

I drink almond milk.

Lindaa Newbie
Lindaa
Posted

ShayFL-

What exactly is SCD and where can I find out more about these recipes that you speak of. Im newly diagnosed and just found this Celiac Forum yesterday:) Im so excited to know there is such a large celiac disease community. I have lost a great deal of weight and am desperate to gain some back. Thank you in advance.

Linda

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www.pecanbread.com

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I get my almond meal from www.digestivewellness.com online. Bob's makes it, but this almond flour is far superior IMO.

I love the banana bread. These recipes are so simple and delicious. Keep in mind, nothing will taste like "gluten" foods. Enjoy them for what they are. A sweet delicious treat that can help you gain some weight. :)

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skyddle27 Newbie
skyddle27
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I am having a very similar problem. I am 5'6 and I weigh about 103. I am maintaining my weight at the moment . . . but no weight gain. I cannot stand looking at myself in the mirror. I look like a skeleton. I feel your pain with the bra shopping too lol. I have a little one that I breast fed for 2 years so my girls are just not as "youthful" as they used to be, so having a good bra is very important. I am about ready to try the training bras though because I don't come close to filling an A cup anymore. I found some decent ones that hold shape without actually being filled all the way but it is still depressing.

I have a lot of problems eating fatty foods as well. I know I have problems with milk and I also have problems with soy. One of my problems is I don't have a gallbladder any more. I know it is used to help digest fatty foods. A lot of people adjust after it is taken out, but I am one of the unlucky few. Anything fatty (especially animal fats) go right through me. I have only been gluten-free for a couple months now, but it seems like my stomach is sensative to just about anything. I really want to be able to put on some weight. At this point, I would throw a party if I could get to 125. I am going to give that SCD thing a look.

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