Cindy’s Gluten Free Success Story
When it seems impossible to loose weight
Sometimes no matter how much you exercise and how careful you are with your food intake, nothing works.
A food intolerance may be the problem.
Here is Cindy's inspirational story. After finally discovering gluten was the problem, she lost 50 pounds (22 kilos).
Cindy got in touch with us after reading a couple of our gluten-free articles: Gluten Intolerance Symptoms, Gluten Free Food List, and The Benefits of a Wheat Free Diet. Thanks Cindy for sharing your story. We hope many people benefit from your experience!
“I'd been "dieting" for about 5 years with no success. I
tried everything, and gave it my all. I even hired a personal trainer
and was exercising up to 2 hours a day... still no success.
I tried every diet, read several books, and went to numerous
doctors. One doctor I visited every month, showing him my food
journals
and exercise journals. He kept prescribing meds. After 5
months he looked at me and said "Only you know how come you are not
losing
weight. What is it?" ARG! I didn't go back. I
went drastic and lowered my calorie intake to 300-500 a day. That kind
of worked, but
not reliably. I still had days and weeks where I gained weight. I wondered "How is that possible?"
It was then I realized that instead of how much, it had to be "what" I was eating. I did some research on the internet and found wheat allergies, and gluten intolerance. As soon as I read the symptom list, I knew I hit on something.
That day, March 2, of this year, I quit eating gluten. Within one week I lost 8 1/2 pounds! I could pinch my skin and not feel squishy! I lost a total of 50 pounds.
I am so excited I want to tell everybody! I am disappointed that not one health professional suggested looking into what I was eating. I think many people would benefit from trying one week without gluten, especially those who have battled with their weight, or have had problems with any of the other numerous symptoms.
The only problem is, for some, giving up gluten is a difficult task. My daughter and my sister for example. They are both sure they are also effected by the gluten. However, they both are overwhelmed with finding alternatives for everything they are used to and enjoy."
Cindy's last point is precisely why we are passionate about what we do. We want wholefood preparation to be easier and more fun for those who want to improve their diets. Our recipes are usually wheat and dairy free, and if not, there are always simple alternatives. Because Roger and I have had extremely limited diets at times, we've learnt how a little creativity and enthusiasm can give you thousands of delicious options.
Email us if you have any special requests about how to make healthy food and living with a food intolerance easy!
