Comments on: Return of the elf http://fitnessista.com/2009/12/return-of-the-elf/ Being fit is always in style. Thu, 24 May 2012 02:59:38 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Jennifer R. http://fitnessista.com/2009/12/return-of-the-elf/comment-page-1/#comment-25983 Jennifer R. Mon, 07 Dec 2009 19:44:28 +0000 http://fitnessista.com/?p=3724#comment-25983 If you want more info on testing for gluten intolerance, go to www.enterolab.com. It's the best lab in the country for this. My doctor tested me because of my anemia, and sure enough, it was the gluten (I had NO other symptoms). You don't need a doctor, but order the $99 kit online, mail in the stool test, and will get the results via email within 3 weeks. Easy peasy :) Blood tests aren't nearly as reliable. Also, a good book to read "Dangerous Grains" -- very eye opening for me to all the health problems associated with gluten. I got it from my local library. You can eat oats, just make sure they are certified GF (although some people find they can't tolerate them at all). Oats are GF, but they are highly contaminated with wheat due to how they are grown. Hope this helps you -- I've been GF for almost a year -- I look at it as a blessing now. If you want more info on testing for gluten intolerance, go to http://www.enterolab.com. It’s the best lab in the country for this. My doctor tested me because of my anemia, and sure enough, it was the gluten (I had NO other symptoms). You don’t need a doctor, but order the $99 kit online, mail in the stool test, and will get the results via email within 3 weeks. Easy peasy :) Blood tests aren’t nearly as reliable.

Also, a good book to read “Dangerous Grains” — very eye opening for me to all the health problems associated with gluten. I got it from my local library.

You can eat oats, just make sure they are certified GF (although some people find they can’t tolerate them at all). Oats are GF, but they are highly contaminated with wheat due to how they are grown.

Hope this helps you — I’ve been GF for almost a year — I look at it as a blessing now.

]]> By: Fitnessista http://fitnessista.com/2009/12/return-of-the-elf/comment-page-1/#comment-25699 Fitnessista Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:58:44 +0000 http://fitnessista.com/?p=3724#comment-25699 hey girl, i USED to chew gum all day but have stopped in the past 6 months. you're totally right though, it causes mayjah bloating hey girl,
i USED to chew gum all day but have stopped in the past 6 months. you’re totally right though, it causes mayjah bloating

]]> By: Anne P http://fitnessista.com/2009/12/return-of-the-elf/comment-page-1/#comment-25695 Anne P Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:19:34 +0000 http://fitnessista.com/?p=3724#comment-25695 A random question about the bloating - do you chew a lot of gum? I used to chew a ton of sugarfree gum when I was bored at work and stuff, and was getting bad bloating/stomach hurting. I read something online about the gym maybe causing it, so I stopped chewing it, and voila - stomach problems gone! Just a thought, it may not be relevant for you at all :) A random question about the bloating – do you chew a lot of gum? I used to chew a ton of sugarfree gum when I was bored at work and stuff, and was getting bad bloating/stomach hurting. I read something online about the gym maybe causing it, so I stopped chewing it, and voila – stomach problems gone!

Just a thought, it may not be relevant for you at all :)

]]> By: M http://fitnessista.com/2009/12/return-of-the-elf/comment-page-1/#comment-25684 M Fri, 04 Dec 2009 07:30:19 +0000 http://fitnessista.com/?p=3724#comment-25684 Hey chicka just wanted to add my 2 cents as well. I would have to agree that bloating could be caused by sooooo many things. I obviously don't know you, but my intuition tells me it's hormonal w/ what your body is currently going thru since your stopping your BC. Gluten is an easy target but there are SO many factors to consider. It's amazing how fiber can bloat too- it wouldn't hurt to throw in some less fiberous foods for a bit and up the water. Hope it resolves itself soon! xo Hey chicka just wanted to add my 2 cents as well. I would have to agree that bloating could be caused by sooooo many things. I obviously don’t know you, but my intuition tells me it’s hormonal w/ what your body is currently going thru since your stopping your BC. Gluten is an easy target but there are SO many factors to consider. It’s amazing how fiber can bloat too- it wouldn’t hurt to throw in some less fiberous foods for a bit and up the water. Hope it resolves itself soon! xo

]]> By: Julie @savvyeats http://fitnessista.com/2009/12/return-of-the-elf/comment-page-1/#comment-25629 Julie @savvyeats Thu, 03 Dec 2009 19:11:28 +0000 http://fitnessista.com/?p=3724#comment-25629 I hadn't been eating gluten for 6 months before I got tested for Celiac, but the allergist said it wouldn't matter... I had read that too and asked. It might depend on the test? Or my allergist was wrong, because I've read that you shouldn't cut it out of your diet beforehand in multiple places... I hadn’t been eating gluten for 6 months before I got tested for Celiac, but the allergist said it wouldn’t matter… I had read that too and asked. It might depend on the test? Or my allergist was wrong, because I’ve read that you shouldn’t cut it out of your diet beforehand in multiple places…

]]> By: Brigid http://fitnessista.com/2009/12/return-of-the-elf/comment-page-1/#comment-25598 Brigid Thu, 03 Dec 2009 16:30:06 +0000 http://fitnessista.com/?p=3724#comment-25598 That salad sounds delicious! My dad's house is totally gluten-free because of my sister's autism. It was a struggle at first with three kids and two adults, but they do fine now. If it turns out you do have a gluten intolerance, there are a lot of great resources available. That salad sounds delicious! My dad’s house is totally gluten-free because of my sister’s autism. It was a struggle at first with three kids and two adults, but they do fine now. If it turns out you do have a gluten intolerance, there are a lot of great resources available.

]]> By: Katie http://fitnessista.com/2009/12/return-of-the-elf/comment-page-1/#comment-25590 Katie Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:52:29 +0000 http://fitnessista.com/?p=3724#comment-25590 Love the elf plate and the penguin mug!! So cute and festive! Love the elf plate and the penguin mug!! So cute and festive!

]]> By: Barbara http://fitnessista.com/2009/12/return-of-the-elf/comment-page-1/#comment-25587 Barbara Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:48:19 +0000 http://fitnessista.com/?p=3724#comment-25587 Hey Gina~ I have gone Paleo for 2.5 weeks which is zero dairy, gluten and sugar/alcohol. I'm pretty sure i had a gluten issue because almost ALL of my stomach issues have gone away and i feel so much better. Certainly much less bloated:) Love your energy and I often workout hours per day. Makes me feel alive! you go girl! B Hey Gina~

I have gone Paleo for 2.5 weeks which is zero dairy, gluten and sugar/alcohol. I’m pretty sure i had a gluten issue because almost ALL of my stomach issues have gone away and i feel so much better.

Certainly much less bloated:)

Love your energy and I often workout hours per day. Makes me feel alive! you go girl!

B

]]> By: Gena http://fitnessista.com/2009/12/return-of-the-elf/comment-page-1/#comment-25570 Gena Thu, 03 Dec 2009 14:56:53 +0000 http://fitnessista.com/?p=3724#comment-25570 Why am I always late to comment? Sweets, bloating could be a TON of things. Gluten, sure, but many other factors could be playing a role. I'm not saying it's not a gluten issue, but I do find that many people self-diagnose food allergies (even through elimination diets), only to find out much later that they aren't suffering from the allergies they thought they had. And as for working out, to each his own! If you're thriving with your workout schedule, then you're thriving. I think it's awesome and love your energy. Why am I always late to comment?

Sweets, bloating could be a TON of things. Gluten, sure, but many other factors could be playing a role. I’m not saying it’s not a gluten issue, but I do find that many people self-diagnose food allergies (even through elimination diets), only to find out much later that they aren’t suffering from the allergies they thought they had.

And as for working out, to each his own! If you’re thriving with your workout schedule, then you’re thriving. I think it’s awesome and love your energy.

]]> By: Jordan @ Salt Sweat Sugar http://fitnessista.com/2009/12/return-of-the-elf/comment-page-1/#comment-25562 Jordan @ Salt Sweat Sugar Thu, 03 Dec 2009 13:04:47 +0000 http://fitnessista.com/?p=3724#comment-25562 yay for elves! =] yay for elves! =]

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