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Wow...that is wonderful results!

To update re my unsuccessful 1 year journey wheat free:As I mentioned previous, my main reason for becoming wheat free was for weight loss, tried numerous suggestions from others and finally desperate with my weight higher than it ever was went back to my former healthy eating coach and yes, I was trying the extra fat, etc,etc. Within one week, my weight is down 4.5 lbs!! My coach just tweaked my menu, healthy fats but not overdoing it as I was eating nuts/cheese more than I should .
So not sure that increasing fat works for everyone. My SFL( Simply for life Plan) may be easier to maintain now after I lose the weight because I do plan to remain wheat free. Will keep you updated on progress. Thanks to all for your support!

Welcome Cats
I second what Vibe said. I have been WF for a year( in 2 weeks) and have not lost weight, just small gradual health changes. My naturopath is helping me discover why no weight loss and gave me a 5 day low inflammatory meal plan and it was effective...4.5 lbs in 5 days.. I have a phone consult on Monday to determine where to from here! I started a exercise program ( Walk at Home)..excellent but went at it with a vengeance and result inflamed knees/leg! Chiro to the rescue! So it is about more than wheatfree and you just have to find what works for you.

Vibe, sounds yummy. I'm having baked beans today, certainly not WB friendly, however, I do not plan to give up all my favorite food. My mom ate them for many of her 91 years and she is after all 91!!!

Not all flavoured coffee/ tea has wheat. I buy flavoured tea at a local health food store and it has gluten free on the package. If you go to some of the supplier websites for flavoured coffee, some are listed as gluten free.

Last sentence should read" so much more" not "south"!!!

I also agree!! After having purchased the three books, I think that for someone like me who has not had great results, there should be access to some nutritional advice without paying more memberships!! The same goes for all the other experts..you sign up for their websites and get tons of emails promoting their products!! At least if you join a weight loss group, you do have access to a consultant and you get what u pay for...that's my rant for today!!

Jan
I got a yoga mat for Christmas and some props with a DVD earlier. I would like a good beginners yoga as the DVD seems a little complicated. Any suggestions for sites/YouTube? I live in Canada where we just had a major blizzard!!!so would rather not go out after work for classes! Thanks.

Barbara and scrupulousgirl
Thank you for your comments. I have not had any reaction to other foods and very mild reaction to wheat consumption in the past e.g. Sinus congestion/headache.
I started the WF lifestyle very enthusiastically, I initially lost 12 - 13 lbs( all gained back)!! Obtained relief from chronic sinus infections and felt a little better health wise. I did stop taking statins. I became discouraged by the weight issue and having to consider removing dairy as well as looking at many other possible deterrents! Cravings have never completely disappeared.
I do eat out at least once per week and try to be as WF as possible. My usual daily menu:
1/2 cup blueberries, 3 eggs, coffee with cream for breakfast,
Cheese or almonds around 10am, left overs from last night dinner for lunch with 2% iogo cocoanut yogurt & flavoured herb tea, chicken/fish/meat with veggies for dinner, glass of red wine and WB dessert.

I'm thinking that I need to up my water(May only get 500 - 1000ml most days), up my fat intake( difficult), try dairy free? difficult to find substitutes, any other suggestions would be most helpful.

Thanks.

Question: if WF is a healthy way of eating, why
all the supplements? Just wondering?

Yes, Vibe, I feel the same...especially with eggs. I am also trying to restrict / eliminate dairy.

I'm a nurse and work with the frail elderly so
yes, there is a place for vaccines. I advocate for this
with my staff regularly. So, while this eating plan
can be good for us, there is still a place for
some medical intervention, all in moderation..
we should be cautious and not think that this
is the cure to all!!

A couple of questions:
I'm not seeing the benefits of the wheatfree
life style as are most people on this forum( still
experiencing sinus symptoms in the morning
 brain fog , low energy, went for
a walk yesterday and had so much discomfort in
my left leg,very small weight loss in 7 months, etc. so I am wondering if the following may be the issue?
1) Dairy - eat a lot of cheese, some cream milk & yogurt, chocolate
2) eat out at least once per week
3) work stress- may be time to retire!!
4) 1 wine /day
My Naturopath has suggested eliminating dairy,
1 cup caffeine daily and eliminating certain vegs/fruits for a
short period.
Any thoughts?

 

Barbara
Thanks so much!! I made it and substituted
cocoanut oil for the other and Splenda
for sweetener, added cream from cocoanut
milk...delicious!!

I saw a show last night on a program called
the Fifth Estate on the negative effects
of sugar on ones health. You can find more
info at www.cbc.ca/fifth. Very interesting, now
maybe they should do one about wheat?

As I mentioned in an earlier post, I have been
wheatfree for almost 7 months. I don't feel a
big difference physically...and no more weight loss,
as a matter of fact gained 2-3 lbs over the summer.
Just a few questions: how much do you think
load of stress would impact on feeling better/weight loss?
Some things I may not be doing right: flavoured coffee,
occassional "more than" recommended amount of
carbs, grain fed meats.
I will be getting my labs done this coming week
for the first time since going wf and dropping
a statin, going to a market to check out grass fed meats.
My typical day: 3- 4 eggs with cocoanut oil,
few blueberries, probiotics at breakfast,
Coffee, mid morning- coffee, sometimes cheese,
new found snack - enerjive Quinoa Skinny crackers,
Lunch - meat, salad or veggies, Greek cocoanut yogurt
Snack - sometimes- Almonds or cheese, Dinner - meat/ veggies
dessert( cheesecake/ PB pie from WB, occassional
low fat frozen yogurt. Some days less than 1 L of water.( I know
not good!!).. glass or two red wine.
I did see a Naturopath who gave me a
meal plan to eliminate dairy( and other foods on a
temp basis) 1 caffeniated beverage,etc...
May need to go there? Thanks for reading this
long winded post! Anyone else with similar
issues?

I'm wondering if anyone would have suggestions
for a WF menu for a 24 yr old young man
living away from home? That would be my son
who is experiencing numerous issues( I'm
sure) made so much worse by wheat.
He eats 3 - 4 slices of toast for breakfast,
never feels full.He is  experiencing depression,
because of the recent loss of his dad and
dog. I feel that if he could get rid of the wheat
it would be a great start. Any suggestions
would be much appreciated! Thanks.

Thanks everyone for the support. I plan to see
a Naturopath and will keep you posted.

Pain mid chest(not cardiac!), bloating, gas
...typical ulcer symptoms. I had been wheat free
for about 3 1/2 months prior to the symptoms&
would have anticipated they would have occurred
earlier.

My typical day:
Breakfast- 1 whole egg, 3 egg whites, mashed
with CO or butter and a cup of blueberries
occassionally, Udis Gluten free bread.
Decaf coffee/almond milk with 1 tsp honey.
Mid morning - Almonds or cheese
Lunch- left over chicken or beef with veggies
Chia pudding made with almond or cocoanut
milk.
Herbal tea 2-3 times each day.
Dinner- chicken/salmon or pork chops with
Veggies. sometimes WB cheesecake, WB
Biscuits with fruit.

Unfortunately, because of my gastric issues
I can't tolerate extra fat....maybe because
I have been low fat/fat free for years..anyway
whatever is going on my epigastric
distress is frustrating. Just started Acidophilus
and notice a difference, not sure to attribute
it to that or the Pantoloc. I will remain wheat
free because it is not difficult, however
would just like to feel better. Oh, yes absolutely
miss my red wine and the decaf coffee ( headache)
from caffeine withdrawal!!

Has anyone experienced digestive problems from Cocoanut oil? I have been wheat free since the end of February and other than the occasional exposure to wheat have not knowingly consumed it. This past week I have experienced upset stomach, bloating and most uncomfortable, a gnawing pain in the upper gastric region that comes and goes. I just am not feeling the overall wellbeing that a number of people are reporting. I have a Dr's appointment tomorrow and just know that I will be facing a barrage of tests and medications! I am wondering maybe if it could be the increased fat?

I made the basic bread recipe twice. I did
use the five eggs and like the taste. I slice
the bread and freeze it in individual slices.
It has a nutty taste that is not unpleasant.
I have also toasted it and added natural
Peanut butter...next to try as a topping
...cream cheese!!

I am not as hungry as before going wheat free but I enrolled in a healthy eating program before reading Wheat Belly and it advocates eating low carb/low fat and eating every 3-4 hrs. I lost 10 lbs in the first two months but stalled in the last month. I have not experienced a lot of the health benefits that others have except my chronic sinusitis has all but disappeared( great for allergy season!!). I still experience muscle discomfort in my shoulders, leg cramps, etc. The only medication I take is Crestor...could that be the culprit?...any thoughts? I am tapering this medication and plan to discontinue prior to my next blood work and Dr's visit.

I just tried Spaghetti Squash as a substitute for spaghetti noodles, with a homemade spaghetti sauce...very good!!