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  1. Erin Elberson
    LOL! Thank you! And YAY for weight training! Noura-it's definitely an individual thing with the vinegar-for some people it helps a lot, others it makes worse. Glad you are feeling better though!
  2. Erin Elberson
    Hey Noura! Thanks-yup, that's me. I train with weights 4x/week for about 45 minutes, and cardio for intervals 3-4x week 20 minutes or so. My eats are clean. Training with weights is key for me, as far as body composition. I think eating like an athlete is totally maintainable long term, it all depends on exactly how it's structured. Restrictive eating...
  3. Erin Elberson
    I have had both the chicken and beef chilis and thought they were awesome-very flavorful.
  4. Erin Elberson
    Have you tried the gemma protein powder? It's pea protein, and is a bit thicker (quite a bit) in consistency than the rice. I totally understand-I've mixed protein powder in my oats many times-I like to also do a protein "pancake" with egg white, gluten-free oats, flax seed and berries. (Off topic though-sorry!) I have to admit that I haven't tried them...
  5. Erin Elberson
    Try to head toward naturally gluten free snacks-fruit, nuts, veggies, string cheese if you can do dairy. Food that is naturally gluten free tends to be less expensive.
  6. Erin Elberson
    This. Call or email the manufacturer, inquire about the gluten free status and ask if they could send a sample. Many will. Also, True Protein offers sample packs of their various flavors, you can choose which 5 or 10 flavors you want to try.
  7. Erin Elberson
    Jillian is spot on. Chocolate milk works as well if you can keep it cold, protein powder is convenient and temperature stable. Weight training athletes need higher protein intake for support of current and synthesis of new lean tissue.
  8. Erin Elberson
    L-glutamine is a gluten free ingredient. Glutamine peptides can be, and usually are, sourced from wheat. And yes, they should be listed on the label as such, but I would always check with the manufacturer. BSN for example only recently started listing allergens, so if you have an older container it may not be listed.
  9. Erin Elberson
    So awesome that you guys are doing this. Social support and accountability is a huge part of success! Keep it up
  10. Erin Elberson
    First perhaps recheck with your doctor to see if there is another reason (besides just time to heal the gut) why you're not absorbing. That's the main thing. In the meanwhile, yes, eat more. You are correct-if you're losing weight, 1800 calories isn't meeting your maintenance needs. Consider adding a rice or hemp protein powder/shake into your diet...
  11. Erin Elberson
    I would suggest you first follow up with your doc to get tested for any other food intolerances, parasites, and also to have some levels checked-ferritin, Vit D, B vitamins, and your regular blood panel, and hormone levels as Ken stated. You may also want to meet with a nutritionist if you have deficiencies. Aside from that, the weight training and adequate...
  12. Erin Elberson
    Good stuff here! Kimis, you may want to start by tracking exactly what you are eating now, using a calculator like calorie king, fitday, or sparkpeople. Track everything that you put in your mouth, no exceptions, no "eating good" because you're tracking, for a few days. This way you can see exactly where you are at. Most often people are taking in far...
  13. Erin Elberson
    Hi Evi, Missy'smom gave some good advice. I completely agree on avoiding many of the processed gluten free foods. Try to focus on naturally gluten free foods like meats, cheeses (if you can do dairy), yogurt, (greek yogurt is awesome-thick and high in protein), fruits/veggies, nuts and nut butters, rices, potato, sweet potato, quinoa, buckwheat, there...
  14. Erin Elberson
    Definitely good advice here and sounds like you on are on the right track. The iron/anemia issue could be contributing to your fatigue, esp. around your period. Out of curiosity when you see your doc to recheck your iron levels, consider asking for a Vitamin D level as well. Your pre-post snacks sound good-you may just need more overall calories due...
  15. Erin Elberson
    YES! Wow. Scary that he thought a colonoscopy was for celiac. I completely understand not wanting to eat gluten. I wouldn't either.
  16. Erin Elberson
    Hi Reetz, I hate to say this since you are feeling better, but if you are getting retested you really should be still eating gluten. Your tests will not be accurate if you are eating gluten free. Having said that, making sure to have plenty of vegetables can help with constipation. Eating primarily naturally gluten free foods will help you with your fiber...
  17. Erin Elberson
    OK-that definitely changes things! I'm guessing that with these ingredients you would be best off with a refrigerated bar. Honestly, I prefer the baked ones so I have very little practical experience with those. What flavors do you like? If you have a flavored gemma (pea) powder, then that will be your primary flavor. Give this a shot: 1 cup...
  18. Erin Elberson
    Hi Jason! I did this one using rice protein (this is an excerpt from my blog)These do contain fruit-I know you said you had eaten Lara bars so I'm not sure if you are trying to avoid fructose from fruit-in which case these would not work. To make it egg free, substitute a mixture of 2 TBSP ground flaxseed with 4 TBSP of water to make a flax "egg." I guess...
  19. Erin Elberson
    Hey Lyn, it's on my blog. I don't want to get in "trouble" by linking it. It's called "Beyond the Gluten Free Label."
  20. Erin Elberson
    Honestly, I have no idea. Without some kind of activity (are you very physically active in your job?) you are not going to gain muscle. Diet composition only has an effect on tissue modification when some kind of physical activity is involved. Generally people who have been overweight, once they lose fat, do have fairly decent musculature underneath the...
  21. Erin Elberson
    Jackay you definitely have a bit of a challenge if you can't tolerate fats, since healthy fats are an easy way to get in some caloric density. However here's some ideas: -Bill, if you can, try eating a few handfuls of mixed nuts through the day, whatever you like. Pumpkin seeds and walnuts are rich in omega-3's, almonds in Vitamin E, and brazil nuts in...
  22. Erin Elberson
    Good advice here. As the others said, it's OK to have treats from time to time. Just make it a "one off" and then return to your fat loss plan. People run into trouble when 1 cookie turns into 1 bag of cookies, and then a week of crazy eating. Also, giving yourself 1 or 2 planned meals a week where you relax and have a "treat meal" can really help with...
  23. Erin Elberson
    Thank you very much Lots of hard work, heavy lifting, moderate cardio, and conscientious nutrition. Rinse and repeat, forever.
  24. Erin Elberson
    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...
  25. Erin Elberson
    Hey Lyn checking in! So good to hear that you are starting to feel better. And exercising consistently is a great start. The best exercise and diet plan is the one you can be the most consistent about, bottom line.
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