Hi all,
I see this topic has risen to the top again and I just wanted to give an update.
Since being diagnosed, I have actually lost weight, although part of it due to my eating disorder (I was using my celiac as an excuse not to eat anything). I had anorexia for 10 years before any of my celiac symptoms started, so unfortunately it isn't cured...
So basically, it's still the whole 'calories in / calories out' method? Because I've always eaten pretty healthy minus the occasional pizza, and I'm currently eating lots of fruits and vegetables. I was scared the weight gain was out of my control, but it sounds like my metabolism will be the same I just need to keep making healthy choices, is that right...
So I was diagnosed yesterday with Celiac (had a biopsy and it came back positive). I am thin, and don't want to gain any weight. But everything I am seeing online is that going gluten free causes everyone to gain weight and I'm so scared. I've already been trying to cut back as much as possible when eating gluten free.
I was previously anorexic and...