One of the things that will change first is your weight. It may go up or down, but guaranteed it will change. Do not be deterred by this factor, your weight does not define who you are. As long as you are following the diet and being healthy, your weight cannot bring you down.
You will begin to notice the fact that there seems to be no food around you and that you cannot find ANYTHING that is gluten free. This is not the case! There are many foods, some you probably did not even realize, that are gluten free. For example, here are gluten free foods that you might not have seen as gluten free:
- Chex-mix cereal
- Fruity and Cocoa Pebbles
- Ice cream
- Fruits and Vegetables
And so many others. There are a ton of websites out there to help the gluten free novice. Plus, foods like chicken and steak are gluten free too! See, a gluten free diet is not all bad.
One piece of advice I can give, is do not give up on yourself or your diet. The beginning can be the most challenging portion, especially if no one you know is gluten free. You may feel it is hopeless, or that you wish you did not have a gluten allergy. Be proud in yourself. Your tummy really needs you to stick to your diet.
You are not alone in your gluten free journey. There are many people who are diagnosed with celiac disease or a gluten-sensitivity. You can do it! If you have any questions, or need advice on a gluten free diet, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sources:
http://celiacdisease.about.com/od/diagnosingceliacdisease/tp/Gluten-Free-Diet-Side-Effects.htm
http://www.chex.com/products
http://celiac.org
http://www.thisfullhouse.com/reviews/2009/10/celiac-disease-awareness-month-new-glutenfree-cereals-party-recipes-from-chex.html
http://www.thisfullhouse.com/reviews/2009/10/celiac-disease-awareness-month-new-glutenfree-cereals-party-recipes-from-chex.html
One of my friends is gluten free, so I'll definitely be recommending your blog to them!
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