Cutting out Gluten

[Bubbs]

Decided to cut out gluten and grains etc.

I'm an overweight 30yr old, always quite tired and never feel 100% and embarrisingly my body produces a lot more flatulence than most.

Doctor said that this could well be a result of a gluten/grain intollerance and that a high percentage of the population suffer with this without knowing. In fact the human body isn't that efficient at processing this stuff and it can cause you to feel shit.

I do find that some meals make me feel like shit after I finish them - and some even have me sprinting to the loo as it feels like my arse is about to explode (sorry for the image this put's in your mind).

So i've started today - exchanged my lunch time sarnie and scotch egg with ladyfood (chicken salad with coleslaw). It filled me up much more and cost me £3.00 less... Bargain. Not had any ill effects as yet so feeling quite good.

So i'm told that cutting this out of your diet can yeild a weight loss of approx. 12-15 lbs per month. Will wait and see with that one - but mostly trying it to see how it affects my energy levels.

So anyone else done this before?

What should I expect with regards to cravings etc?

Be good to know if others have tried this.

Cheers,

bubbs
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[Quornholio]

I had a bit of an issue last year, with particular foods. In particular, it was pasta. Not too bad with bread etc, pastry can be 50-50. Pasta resulted in the same feelings you describe (exit - stage left, sharpish).

When I had the camera and biopsies done, they found inflammation, but couldn't suggest specifically what it was. Probably didn't help that I didn't go to the follow up

Now I avoid pasta altogether, don't eat pastry that often. Still eat a fair bit of bread, but I eat a lot more fruit and veg, and I'm nowhere near as bad.

Good luck, it's no fun.
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[GhostRider]

Heard some anecdotal reviews through podcasts etc, general consensus is good, I'd be weary of huge weight loss claims though.

Bottom line is, it can't hurt to try, and if you feel a benefit from it then carry on, if no different then try something else.

Not sure about cravings though, but when reducing carbs or adjusting to different times of eating I generally find theres about a weeks transition period where you might feel short spells of weakness/lethargy/insane hunger. Battle through it and hunger becomes a thing of the past - I can easily go from eating a last meal of the day at 8pm and get to 2pm in the afternoon without feeling hungry or any drop in energy. Whereas when I would eat breakfast in the morning I'd find myself feeling peckish around 11 and clock watching out of being ravenous by 12.30, eating lunch and then getting hungry again in the afternoon and into the evening.

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[djrikki]

Good lad!

I did this 2 years ago. Wasnt a huge fat bas or anything but my cheeks and belly puff up and weight doesnt really go anywhere else so I look fatter than I am. I was 12.5 stone back then. Took 7 weeks of dropping wheat, grain, carbs, pasta, potato, sweets, sugar and all the shit of the day going for a paleo / ketogenic style of eating. After the 7 weeks Id dropped 2 stone. Felt amazing, more energy, better sleep etc.

Downsides at the start were the issues others note of coming off wheat.

Defo do it but dont fuck around, knock carbs on the head for a bit and see how you go.

I use Arla LactoFree milk now (full fat), sweeteners instead of sugar. Avoid sugar drinks, no sweets/choc/crisps and go mainly for meats, cheese, some veg and life is good.

Got my mrs doing the same 2 months ago and shes reaping the rewards too.

[djrikki]

Forgot to post a few links to check out ...

https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2011/09/your-addiction-to-wheat-products-is-making-you-fat-and-unhealthy/245526/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNYlIcXynwE&feature=player_embedded

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkdFkPxxDG8&feature=youtu.be&hd=1

[Bubbs]

To be honest it's not so much the weight loss im bothered with. It's the lethargy that's doing my tits in. Just feeling lazy and horrible. I'm hoping that if this increases energy levels then i'll naturally want to move more which will bring the benefit of weight loss.

I'm around 15stone at the moment at 5'7" but hold it well as I have broad shoulders and quite stocky - but it would be nice to get rid of the extra rolls of flab.

Thanks for the links djrikki.
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[Robby]

Give spelt or rye flour a go instead of normal wheat flour. Lower gluten levels, spelt loaf is good made with honey instead of sugar.

[garth]

I feel about 3000% better when I eat paleo - Though it's not that easy and you have to be prepared. No more nipping in and picking up sandwiches from the shop when you're hungry...!

It's payday Friday, I'll start doing it again then.

[RhynoCZ]

Can you recommend any eatable pastry? All I had was just awful.

EDIT: Sometimes I eat something that does not really agree with me and they say to try gluten free food for 2 months to see if it gets any better. I don't know what the problem food is.
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[Recluso]

Coming from someone who lives with a Coeliac and also has Ulcerative Colitis.

I find your comment about running to the loo after meals most interesting. Have you told your doctor? Also, and excuse the gross question but how is your stool? If you're constantly experiencing issues such as loose stool, blood or mucus then you've got more going on that needs investigating. Are you experiencing other symptoms such as abdominal pain? You've said you feel tired and can be gassy. This could also be attributed to IBD's such as Crohn's Disease or IBS.

Ask to be tested for Coeliac's as well.

My UC can be pretty flaky at times and one of the dominating symptoms I deal with most days is tiredness. Somedays it's not too bad and other day I feel like I just need to sleep ALL THE TIME.

So, first thing's first - get yourself properly tested to make sure there's not something suspicious going on as sometimes you need more than just a diet change IF you've got more than just an intolerance going on.

On the cutting grains etc:

Shopping: Check EVERY LABEL. Even on stuff you don't think you'd find wheat. Now, for Coeliac's the big culprits are wheat, rye and barley so even stuff like caramel can cause issues as it's often flavoured with barley malt. You'd be amazed where you find gluten these days.

Eating out: Demand to see ingredients. You'd be horrified as to how many people haven't a clue what gluten is and you have a legal right to be able to see either an allergen list OR the ingredients list directly. Demand to speak to the Chef if you have to. A lot of people consider 'wheat free' just some artsy fartsy diet fad so sometimes you have to stress that 'if I eat this, there will be hell to pay' which again is why you should ensure that you've not got something going on.

Cooking at home: If you like cooking/baking or have someone in the family, ask if they'd be willing to experiment with GF bread for you. It tastes... interesting and won't rise but you'd be amazed what you can bake without any cereals and it still taste pretty damned tasty. I've been cooking for a Coeliac for 10 years and bake using GF products and I've had people coming back for more! (just ask the fogs about my brownies )

Oh and corn flour is fine. As is rice and potato flour Consider utilising these as alternatives.
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[-Matt-]

Cut it out along with a lot of other stuff for nearly two years in my teenage years to try sort weight problems out - didn't work in my case in the end as there was no issue with it afterall - but it was an interesting experience

[djrikki]

Soy can bring its own issues. I found a difference going to this (from ASDA) :

https://www.lactofree.co.uk/products/dairy-drink/

[garth]

I'm making me a meatza tonight.

It's like pizza, but you use meat instead of bread.

[Bubbs]

[stephen_o]

I am currently cutting out gluten/wheat and a few weeks ago cut out all dairy. I have changed totallly as a person and dropped 4 killo in weight and eliminated bloating and am now becoming more regular at the loo. My Doc has today confirmed blood tests saying I am lactose intolerant and has suggested I follow a Lactose/gluten/wheat free diet until just before a hospital appointment when I should reintroduce wheat/gluten to see what the reaction is. Shopping has been interesting but my diet has improved.

You do have to plan ahead!
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[trevor saxe-coburg-gotha]

But the latest thing is that protein is totally evil - worse for you than smoking 40 a day.

https://www.foxnews.com/health/2014/03/04/eating-large-amounts-meat-cheese-may-be-as-deadly-as-smoking-study-shows/

So you cut out gluten, and you cut of meat etc. - you basically end up living on twigs and green rizzlas.
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