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Gluten Free Fitness and Wellness Podcast episode 07| Q&A
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-getting started with a healthier lifestyle
-portable and variable glutenfree foods for life on the go
-dealing with multiple food sensitivities
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GFF Podcast Episode 7-Q&A
What’s new with me and where the heck have I been
-Contest
-working on the Quick Start Tips Guide (living a healthy gluten free life) coming soon! I promise by the end of May/beginning of June the manual will be available.
Q1-From Vicky: I was diagnosed with Celiac 8 years ago and am allergic to corn. Have been plugging along
not really successful in the exercise department but doing well with the GF and no corn diet. But now find I also cannot have dairy which just has thrown me for a loop. And I broke my wrist in Jan. and had surgery with two rods. Just finishing up the physical therapy on that and really don’t know just where to start on diet or exercise. I mean I can make meals but
how to be healthy/nutritious meals. And I can walk, but that has never been enough really.
a- Check out the free GF Fit 101 and nutrition guide. Walking is great, and something you can do now. Sometimes just getting started with SOMETHING is the hardest part-so start with that. Really what you eat is what has the biggest impact on how you feel and look as far as weight goes.
You mentioned that you’re finishing up with PT for your wrist-after your through with that you may consider starting some weight training. It’s crucial for maintaining strength and bone mass, especially for women as we get older. Your PT may be able to recommend some resources to learn weight training exercises with a personal trainer, if not let me know.
Q2-From Alex: First off I’d really like to let you know what a help your nutrition guide has been so far! I’m 17 years old and was just diagnosed as a celiac. It has been such a dramatic change for me, trying to deal with eating the right foods, staying fit and going through high school. Lately i have noticed that I have been eating pretty much the same meal everyday. I wake up, have a bowl of cereal with an apple around 10. For lunch i have carrots, yogurt with granola and some type of chips. Dinner usually varies, but it is starting to bother me because i know that it is extremely unhealthy for your body to only take in the same types of food. Do you have any advice for me? Its just difficult finding a type of lunch that is easy to take to school.
A-YAY for Alex! Yes you want to have as much variety in your diet as possible, but don’t stress about it. You can make small changes of similar things. For example, switch up the type of cereal you have from time to time (Custom Choice is fun), or have an orange or berries or banana instead of an apple. Portable stuff for school:
GF soup or chili on a thermos (Kettle Cuisine is a good pre-made one)
GF Deli turkey (Boar’s Head is gluten free) rolled around cheese and carrots (one of my faves!)
Leftovers from dinner-chicken, beef, anything, with salad or veggies
Cottage cheese instead of yogurt
Peanut or almond butter with apples, string cheese..
Good snacks are nuts, fruit, and really any of the stuff above.
Q3-From Monty: I struggle with my diet. I was diagnosed 2 yrs ago with a gluten allergy. Since then I’ve become much more in touch with my body. The smallest amount of gluten makes me sick and takes me over a week to get back to normal. I’ve started a hard work out recently but, struggle to get the nutrients I need. I don’t like to eat because I am so miserable when I eat. I love vegetables and fruit but, not meat. I don’t tolerate many processed foods and would prefer to live off protein shakes. Any suggestions? I really want to be able to work out intense but, unable to do it now.
A-I think I will need a bit more information to be able to help you more effectively. Can you keep a food log for a couple of days, and keep notes of how you feel when you eat certain foods?
First though, I would suggest you follow up with your doctor to see if perhaps you are dealing with other food intolerance or GI issues you may not be aware of. If you are reacting to anything you eat, there may very well be another issue going on.
You said you don’t tolerate meat-is that chicken/turkey also, or just red meat? How about fish, eggs, and dairy? Beans?
Check out these posts from Dr. Vikki Petersen
Is Removing Gluten Enough?
Healing time after Removing Gluten
Take these steps..
**Next podcast interview will be with Heather Fraser of the Peanut Allergy Epidemic. Send your questions to erin@glutenfreefitness.com with “podcast” in the subject line.
Podcast Episode 3-Shelly Stuart Celiac Nurse interview | Part 2
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Continuing on from the last episode. Erin again talks to registered nurse Shelly Stuart. In this episode we discuss Shelly’s daughter’s diagnosis of Celiac Disease, and how she handled issues like keeping her daughter content while other children around her were eating glutenous foods and treats. Also discussed in this episode are the diagnostic testing available for celiac disease, what each process involves, and what the pros and cons are of each method of testing.
This is part Two of a three part episode, be sure to listen to the first episode for even more information on dealing with celiac disease from diagnosis to a life without gluten. Part three coming soon!
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Show Notes
Podcast Episode 3-Shelly Stuart Celiac Nurse interview-Part 2
Gluten sensitivity, discussion of testing procedures, and recommendations
Shelly’s website:http://celiacnurse.com/
2G Pharma-Celiac home test: http://www.2gpharma.com/
-Emergency preparedness kit premade: http://www.glutenfreeworks.com/shop/details.php?sku=328
-Emergency prep kit list http://www.ready.gov/america/getakit/
Additional Notes from Shelly:
I would also like to mention that it is possible to have a gluten
sensitivity even if you test negative for CD. It is also possible that
some of your symptoms could be due to a food allergy/sensitivity or
other disease process. Allergy testing by an allergist and/or a
naturopathic physician may help to investigate this possibility. Other
tests can help rule out other diseases.
I encourage everyone to have their symptoms thoroughly investigated by
their MD and specialists before implementing a therapeutic diet or
making any changes. As well, I recommend waiting until CD/gluten
sensitivity testing is complete before initiating a gluten-free diet
because it may create a false negative. Consult your MD, Registered
Dietitian, or other medical specialists involved in your care to
determine if nutrient supplements should be taken and to identify
appropriate dosages for you. Toxicities can occur with over
supplementation and this can lead to permanent damage. A Registered
Dietitian can also provide guidance to ensure all nutritional needs
are met.
http://celiacnurse.com/disclaimer/
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Gluten Free Athlete Profile-Kimberly Bouldin
Posted by: | CommentsI originally “found” Kim through her blog-she has some great stuff so make sure to check her out. Then she “twitted”-or whatever-”tweeted?” about going running and I said to myself-”Self-check this lady out!” Here she is!
Kim and her daughter, Hannah
Hi, I am Kim. I live in central Ohio, right outside of Columbus with my husband and 2 kids. My current sport is running. I am training for a half-marathon on October 18th. I hope to train for a full marathon next May! I just ran my first race ever in July, a 10K (ran it in 53:22). I finished 2nd in my age group & 25th overall (out of 75). (Editor note: Whoohoo! Way to go! I was a gymnast growing up. I started at age 5 until I was 13 or 14.
As far as celiac and diagnosis, I had suffered on & off since I was a teen with anorexia. I had a recurrence as an adult, after the birth of my daughter. It wasn’t nearly as severe as the first time, but still, something that needed addressed. I began to see a dietician. The dietician is the one who suggested I get tested for Celiac disease after my telling her about all the foods that bothered me when I ate them. I had previously been told that I had IBS (editor note:see-the garbage can diagnosis strikes again!). My bloodwork was positive and I was instructed to go gluten-free. It was only after I went gluten-free that I saw a GI doctor, who wanted me to go back on gluten to confirm the diagnosis with an endoscopy/biopsy. I declined because I felt so much better off of gluten….it was night & day.
That was enough for me. I went on to have my kids tested and my son was diagnosed at the age of 10 with Celiac disease. He did have the endoscopy/biopsy done. I knew better by the time he was tested. He is a thriving, happy 13 year old hockey player now. 
I am not positive what my trigger was, but I suspect it was the birth of my first child in 1996. I started
having stomach issues after having him. They got much worse after the birth of my 2nd child in 2002.
Training:
Right now my training consists of lots of running. LOL! I run 5 days/week and my max was 35 mpw-miles per week (editor note-I hardly even drive 35 miles per week). I also try to incoprorate strength training, but that has gotten tough as my mileage increased. I am now in the tapering stage of my training, so I am working back in some crosstraining & strength training.
Nutrition:
My nutritional philosophy is pretty simple: I strive to eat mainly whole foods that are naturally gluten-free.
I do enjoy the occasional treat (dark chocolate is my best friend), but I feel best eating little to no processed foods. I also stay clear of artifical sweetners as much as I can. They really seem to irritate my stomach. If I need to sweeten food or baked goods, I use sugar or agave nectar.
Favorite pre-post workout foods are plain & simple – bananas before. Afterwards…egg white omelet w/spinach & tomatoes, waffles or brown rice cakes with almond butter and fruit spread and fresh fruit.
Favorite sports supplements : Long runs over 8 miles require fueling mid-run & drinking gatorade (powdered & diluted) to keep me from getting dehydrated. For my mid-run fuel, I rely on Clif Shots or Shot Bloks for the most part. They are caffeine free (I don’t drink caffeine) and don’t bother my stomach.
Upcoming competitions: Half Marathon on 10/18/2009 and full marathon in May 2010
Advice for other gluten free athletes: Make sure to treat your body right. Make sure to properly fuel your body for the best performance possible.
You can find out more about Kim at her blog Gluten Free is Life
Twitter: http://twitter.com/kbouldin
Thanks for sharing Kim-and best wishes on your upcoming races!
Follow up on the “Smart Choices” Program-”Cocoa Puffs as Health Food?”
Posted by: | CommentsAbout 3 weeks ago I posted my thoughts on the new “Smart Choices” label. You can find that post here. Today I was directed to this online petition by Kim of Gluten Free is Life. Thanks Kim for the heads up!
Posted on the CREDO Action website is more information on the Smart Choices label. They also have begun an online petition which you can view and sign here. Take this opportunity to educate yourself on what this program entails, and then make a decision based on your own beliefs. Do not accept any viewpoint, whether from me or another, without doing your own due diligence and making your own judgment call.
From the CREDO Action site
Article from CREDO Action site:
Need another example that the food industry can’t regulate itself?
How about an industry sponsored health label that declares Froot Loops, Apple Jacks, Cocoa Puffs, Frosted Flakes and Lucky Charms to be a “Smart Choice”? That’s the thrust of the new “Smart Choices” label, and it’s no accident that it has turned out this way. Though many healthy foods are indeed eligible, the overall structure of the program — with its industry-backed board-members, its burdensome application process and its relatively high fees — appeals to giant packaged food companies at the expense of unprocessed, unbranded foods like fruits and vegetables.
USDA guidelines warn extensively about the need to avoid consumption of added sugars from breakfast cereals, yet the Smart Choices board explicitly defined the label so that sugary breakfast cereals could qualify. That’s not really a sign that the label’s main concern is consumers’ health.
The American Dietetic Association and the American Diabetes Association have already walked away from the Smart Choices initiative, but food companies are maintaining their commitment to it. Meanwhile, in response to the program’s questionable decisions, the FDA has announced its intention to study front-of-package health labels and possibly develop its own, a process which, unfortunately, could take years to complete.
Please join with CREDO and sign this petition demanding that the group responsible for oversight of the Smart Choices label make immediate changes to the program including:
1. Disqualifying sugary breakfast cereals;
2. Allowing all fruits and vegetables without additives to carry the Smart Choices label through a simplified, no-fee application process; and
3. Diversivying the Smart Choices board to include broader food industry and public represntation and to allow for direct FDA input.
Read everything, think it over, make your decision. Then take action.
RSS/Feedburner now fixed!!
Posted by: | CommentsMany thanks go out to Ronald at the Ithemes support staff. He has fixed the RSS feed. If you had previously subscribed, I am asking that you please re-subscribe as the old feed is toast. (Gluten free toast.) But it is working!! Happiness!
(And a plug for the Ithemes peeps-they have great support.)
The Surfshelf-the end of cardio boredom and chance to get off your a**!
Posted by: | Commentsand now it’s on SALE!! Hey, can I get a charge back? 
see-it fits!
I am fortunate enough to have a treadmill at home, which I love. The Surfshelf (SurfShelf.com
see-it fits!
