Celiac Disease

Dude, this is harder than I thought

February 13, 2012
pink donut

I had a dream last night.  I was at a party and there was nothing for me to eat.  It was a sit down dinner, so I couldn’t hide the fact that I wasn’t eating.  As much as I tried to find something, I knew all the food was contaminated with gluten.  I wondered out [...]

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Thanks Giving Inspired Fridays: Week 5

February 3, 2012

When I started Project 365 Thanks, I knew that there would be days where feeling thankful wouldn’t necessarily be easy.  I also knew that those would be the most important days to remember to give thanks.  This is what I wrote in that first post: “Sometimes it’s easy to be thankful, but many times it’s [...]

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My first gluten-free road trip

September 9, 2011

Yesterday afternoon, we decided to head out to California to visit family.  Because it was a last minute decision, I didn’t have time to plan and pack food as I would normally have.  I had a few snacks to throw into a bag including a Larabar, some almonds, and some fruit, but what would I [...]

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A minor setback, and a clean kitchen

August 23, 2011
clean forks

Last weekend was a busy one. We had friends visiting, lots of swimming, and a few meals eaten away from home.  While I was careful to specify my diet restrictions to the restaurant staff, I still managed to get sick.  I ended up with a bloated tummy, fatigue and other symptoms that I had managed [...]

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My first gluten-free baking attempt

August 18, 2011
Open faced gluten free sandwich

One of the first things that people ask me when I first tell them that I’ve been diagnosed with Celiac Disease is, “So that means you can’t have any bread, right?”  While it’s true that I can’t have any wheat bread, that doesn’t mean that I have to give up bread forever.  After picking up [...]

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It’s Official – I have Celiac Disease

August 11, 2011

The doctor called today with the results of my biopsy.  I have been officially diagnosed with Celiac Disease. After sharing the news with my family, I put it out on Twitter.  People seemed to be torn between saying “Congratulations!” and saying “I’m sorry.”  Let me just say that there is no reason to feel bad. [...]

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Dressed for Success

August 8, 2011

I always know it’s been a good week when the laundry basket is full of workout clothes.  Since I own my favorite Nike Tempo running shorts in almost every color, the more colorful the basket the better.  Unfortunately, with my tummy troubles and recent exhaustion, the only workout clothes finding their way into the laundry [...]

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Going Gluten-Free: Where do I start?

August 6, 2011

Yesterday morning I had my upper endoscopy.  Although the procedure itself is pretty easy on the body, the anaesthesia medication knocked me out all day.  I have absolutely no memory of getting dressed, getting in the car, drinking a milkshake and getting into bed.  Apparently I was chatting with the doctor and giving goofy grins [...]

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Gluten stole my mojo…and I want it back!

August 3, 2011

Tired.  I’m so tired.  Depleted.  Exhausted.  How can this be?  The girl who celebrates fruits and vegetables every week, the girl who does 5000 lunges for charity then 3000 more just for fun?  The girl who teaches you about oats and chia seeds, circuit-training and goal-setting?  Why am I so tired?  What is wrong with [...]

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Can you feel the love?

April 1, 2011

Last week, the kids and I were invited to a blogger breakfast hosted by Love Grown Foods.  They had sent me some granola last month, so I was already a fan (it’s delicious!!).  Hanging out with Alex and Maddy, the creators of this health-food company gave me an even greater appreciation for what they are [...]

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