Weight gain and bloating

[glutengirl]

I cannot seem to control my waistline.

GF for 18 months, very strict, no cheating. I am very informed and have no gluten in the house.

Every day my waistline increases 3-4 inches by the end of the evening.

I work out 5 days a week and have consulted a personal trainer.

Anybody else have this problem? My self esteem is in the toilet and can't find that magic combination to get my waistline back. I am an active 33Y female.

Suggestions or stories?

[tropical]

Hi. I had the same problem, and proved that of course, too many calories going in than we put out, means more weight. I kept a food diary of my daily intake for a week, reset my caloriie limit and lost 30 pounds in 8 months.
Due to arthritis, I'm not very active, so it's extra difficult. It's no fun, and keeping to a balanced diet takes time and planning. Gluten-free foods contain more carbs and they have to be limited (breads, cakes, crackers, etc.). There's no point trying to fool ourselves -- the only way is to eat a lower calorie, well-balanced diet. Once in the habit of doing so, it's easier to maintain the practice.
Good luck!
Pat

[Sara]

glutengirl, Have you checked your thyroid?
Alot of people with hypothyroid tend to hold that extra weight, and especially "the waistline"
I myself have a hypothyroid and my doctor has put me on Armour for the past 3 months

Like tropical mentioned, try to keep a daily log of what you eat..
if you need any help, suggestions with weight loss, maintaince meal plan. please don't hesitate to PM me

[wendycs]

I wish I could give you some good advice! I'm completely oppisite though. I kept gaining weight before my dx and since switching my diet I've lost quite a bit. (coulda been due to the fact that I used to be a carb freak and I'm on a fairly low carb diet now since going gluten free).
But if you're not sure whats going on go talk to your doctor, and I second checking out your thyroid.
Hope things work out for you soon!
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*Wendy*

[aklap]

Hi Gluten Girl,

Boy, I really don't have much either Sorry! I wonder if there are other food issues at play? Like dairy or maybe corn.

Do you have any other symptoms other than bloating and weight gain? Yup - I think a trip back to the doc would be on my list of things to do.

I wish you well! Please let us know how you are doing!
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Al

“We cannot all do great things, but we can do small things with great love.” Mother Teresa

[maria1223]

gluten girl u can get ur thyroids checked it might be that I have thyriod problems too. or u might have narrowing of the esophagus. I have that & it all depends on what I eat that day that I still look like I 6 months pregnant with twins. the only way u can get the esophagus checked is to do a swallow test do that is that u have to eat & drink barrium while they do a cat scan or x-rays what ever they order.
hope u get the answers u r loking for

[glutengirl]

Thanks all for your replies. My doctor seems pretty stuck on this one. It's pure bloating, not weight gain. By the morning the waistline is down to normal.

I will discuss thyroid and swallow study to see if it is one of those.

Anyone else tired of being tested like a guinea pig?

Thanks again.

[wendycs]

[aklap]