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I've been gluten free since October of 2007. I lost about 35lbs in the first two months. Now I can't lose a pound to save my life. What I notcied after speakign with my doctor was that most of the gluten-free foods are super high in calories. Try tracking your calories a little closer. You should burn about 2000 calories a day without exercise so you...

Yes you should. I've been getting glutend and not knowing why. It seems I didn't fully understand the consiquences of being lazy. I am now in the process of buying all new kitchen utensils, pots and pans etc. I am also going to separate my food from my families. Good luck! Chris

I actually called the Starbucks 800 number to ask about gluten. I was told that all latte's and other coffee drinks are gluten-free with the exception of the Mocha drinks.

Katebuggie, I hear ya. I'm not sure if I was more in pain or surpise. I'm leaning towards the acid from the tomatos but I too have been eating more tomatos that aren't in sauce without a problem. Funny though how the first time I got sick from my wifes home made sauce she used Classico Plum Tomatoes. Chris

Hey Dave, I was diagnosed in October of 2007 and had many of the same feelings you are having now. You've found this site faster then I did thought as I've only been on for about 2 weeks. We are both about the same age so I can relate to your sorrow. The one thing I can tell you is that this will better your life. Once the initial shock is over you...

Welcome to the club! I'm new to this site but was diagnosed back in October of 2007. I remember all too well the shock of discovering how many foods have wheat. After 8 months I am still finding gluten in items that I use everyday. Just yesterday I discovered wheat was in my hair gel. Everyone that I've talked to has different simptoms and...

My wife hasn't kissed me for years! Just kidding. I did think abou the lipstick though and have my wife checking. I also just realized that the new hair gel my wife bought has wheat in it. HAIR GEL!!!! I also agee that I need to be in a differnt mindset. I realize now that when I by cold cuts that I have to have a separate package for me. I...

I haven't been a running for some time now but I do play basketball a couple of times a week. Since being diagnosed last fall I have a hard time recovering the next day. I haven't had an injuries but after playing I don't sleep well due to discomfort and the next day I feel like I've been hit by a truck. I'm seeing a chiroprator and that seems to help...

Since the topic of bread came up I have a recomendation. If you live in the North East there is company called Against the Grain Gourmet (www.againstthegraingourmet.com). Their products can be found in Whole Foods in about 14 NE States. I have to say this has been a god send. The original rolls are the only product I've had and that's becasue there's...

I think missing beer has been the hardest thing for me, especially with the weather getting nice here in NY. I personally have not had an issue with gluten-free beer. Your problem may have something to do with the specific food you're eating. If you don't have many carbs in your system then there isn't much to absorb the alchohol other then your body so...

After reading the posts over the past couple of days it seems I may not understand what types of vitamins I should be taking. My doctor originally told me to take a multi vitamin, calcuim and folic acid or fLame Advertisemente. I also see a chiropractor and he suggested: coral calcuim, omega 3, B complex, Vitamin E and D. Any suggestions are much appreciated...

I can only imagine how tough it must being dealing with Celiac and in college. The first thing I'd say is stop worrying about what other people think. Worry about yourself first. Anyone that has an issue with your condition isn't worth your friendship. In addition to all the great ideas on the other posts I would suggest Ensure. It's gluten free...

I thought of that but I scrubbed the Pizza stone before I used it. I was only suspicious of the sauce becasue I got sick once before but while eating sauce with pasta.

Thank you everyone for your posts. The Pizza Crust comments from celiacmom seems to make sence to me but I'm also think that the acid in the sauce is giving me an issue. The kicker is that I really liked the pizza I made. Just my luck. I'm gonna try again in a couple of days and see what happens. Thanks again. Chris