Jump to content
This site uses cookies. Continued use is acceptance of our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. More Info... ×

  • Welcome to Celiac.com!

    You have found your celiac tribe! Join us and ask questions in our forum, share your story, and connect with others.



  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A1):
    GliadinX

    Celiac.com Sponsor (A1-M):
    GliadinX

  • Get Celiac.com Updates:
    Support Our Content
    eNewsletter
    Donate

When Can I Start Dieting?

positivenrgfairy

Recommended Posts

positivenrgfairy Apprentice
positivenrgfairy
Posted

I don't think it's wise to start "dieting" immediately after going on the gluten-free diet, (too many changes at once!) and I am wondering how long I should get the gluten-free diet under my belt before adding weight watchers (or something) back in my routine. I've got about 40 pounds to lose and I've been gluten free for about 4 months.

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
Celiac.com Sponsor (A8):
GliadinX
Little Northern Bakehouse

Celiac.com Sponsor (A8-M):
Lakefront Brewery

Erin Elberson Newbie
Erin Elberson
Posted
  On 1/4/2010 at 6:07 PM, positivenrgfairy said:

I don't think it's wise to start "dieting" immediately after going on the gluten-free diet, (too many changes at once!) and I am wondering how long I should get the gluten-free diet under my belt before adding weight watchers (or something) back in my routine. I've got about 40 pounds to lose and I've been gluten free for about 4 months.

Hi there!

I agree that it can be a bit overwhelming to try to tackle too many things at once!

I think it's a very personal thing and really only you can decide. If you feel pretty comfortable with eating gluten free, I think you'd be fine to begin to decrease calories or use Weight Watchers, whatever your decision is. It may take different periods of time for each individual to take that step.

Having said that-no time like the present! Best wishes!

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A19):
    Food for Life


  • Member Statistics

    • Total Members
      130,044
    • Most Online (within 30 mins)
      7,748
    StuartJ
    Newest Member
    StuartJ
    Joined
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A20):
    Tierra Farm

  • Forum Statistics

    • Total Topics
      121.3k
    • Total Posts
      1m
  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A22):
    GliadinX


  • Celiac.com Sponsor (A21):
    NutHouse! Granola Co.


  • Upcoming Events

  • Posts

    • rjane
      Gluten Sensitivity

      By rjane · Posted

      thank you so much for all your help and information its very helpful, mind blowing but helpful 
    • trents
      Gluten Sensitivity

      By trents · Posted

      @rjane, yes, it often feels overwhelming in the beginning. But let me encourage you by saying that it will get easier. You and your husband will develop, over time, a sixth sense of how gluten is typically hidden in the food supply and where it is found and you will develop an inventory of foods that you can trust and to stock your pantry with. The largest risk involves eating out at restaurants. Even if you order things that are naturally gluten free, you have no control over cross contamination happening back in the kitchen in how things are prepared and handled. Another trap is eating at other people's homes who are trying to accommodate your husband's need to eat gluten free but...
    • rjane
      Gluten Sensitivity

      By rjane · Posted

      I am not sure if they have tested him for SIBO  should I ask the hospital if they have tested him for that, there is so much to learn in the beginning I am not sure what or who to ask I am thinking the good folks on this site will help me, thanking you for your help  
    • trents
      Probably celiac but also confused

      By trents · Posted

      Keep us posted.
    • trents
      Gluten Sensitivity

      By trents · Posted

      Has your hubbie been checked for SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth)? This is not uncommon in the celiac population. https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/21820-small-intestinal-bacterial-overgrowth-sibo
×
×
  • Create New...