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  • favored1 Jun 1, 2012 @ 10:22 pm | delete
    Haven't tried it, but have limited it. I don't think I'd like the list we have to stick to, especially no bread or pizza.
  • steph-naylor Jun 1, 2012 @ 10:31 am | delete
    Probably one of my favourite Lens’s
  • Susan52 Jun 1, 2012 @ 9:09 am | delete
    We're not on a wheat free diet, but I have tried to keep our carbs down. When we do that, both of us clearly lose that stinkin' belly fat - and quickly! Thanks for all the great information here!
  • melissiaoliver Jun 1, 2012 @ 7:09 am | delete
    Really interesting and informative lens! One thing I would say though is that I don't think it's helpful to weight oneself every day when trying to lose weight, especially for women. We weigh different amounts at different times of the month due to water retention, plus if we're exercising a lot to lose weight, chances are we will put on muscle, which weighs more than fat. Once a week is probably all the time you need to spend on the scales - I prefer to use a tape measure to see where the weight is coming off from!
  • aj2008 Jun 1, 2012 @ 7:59 am | delete
    Thanks, I am glad you found this page interesting :)

    I can see why you would think weighing oneself every day may not be helpful but surveys about people who are successful in dieting have shown this to be one of the factors that contributed to their success. For me, if I have gained any weight, I find it useful to think what I ate the day before that may have contributed.

    But yes, I agree that water retention and exercise may make it difficult to establish where you may have gone wrong and allowances would need to be made for that.

    I think the main thing is that each one of us needs to find the method that works best for us as individuals.
  • andrew69 May 29, 2012 @ 8:50 am | delete
    Great tip on using the gluten free flours for baking.
  • dellgirl May 24, 2012 @ 3:39 pm | delete
    This is really a great lens, lots of helpful information. ThumbsUp!
  • OliviaDaughter May 23, 2012 @ 11:07 am | delete
    I am on a no sugar no flour meal plan. Your information is very helpful to me. I will also share it with my workout buddies.
  • stayathomegeek May 22, 2012 @ 4:51 pm | delete
    When I detox, I eliminate wheat. Somehow, I know I'm doing something good, but you've told me more about why. Thanks!
  • Alex_Mathews May 21, 2012 @ 10:41 am | delete
    I know several people that were forced to eat wheat free, and your lens would have been a great help to them. Great job!!
  • Bookworm25 May 18, 2012 @ 11:42 am | delete
    Excellent page, there's some useful and interesting information. Thank you
  • blazingzone May 17, 2012 @ 3:02 am | delete
    That's good fact to learn proper way of dieting. Great lens
  • The_Micro_Farm_Project May 16, 2012 @ 11:23 pm | delete
    Celiac runs in our family. Thanks for the wheat-free info!
  • lisakleinweber May 13, 2012 @ 1:18 pm | delete
    I am not wheat-free, but I am on a strict low carb diet due to high blood pressure at my 10 week prenatal appointment (I'm 39, and I had high bp in my third trimester when I was pregnant 10 years ago too, so I knew I had to get drastic). The low carb diet brought it down within 3 days. Low carb does effectively cut out almost all wheat - but I have found a wonderful bread by julian's bakery that is only 1 carb a slice and tastes heavenly. So I do still eat some. I don't know if I have wheat issues or not - I think I just have sugar issues, cuz I feel really good when I do low carb.
  • glutenallergy May 8, 2012 @ 5:00 pm | delete
    I am gluten-free (which is the elimination of wheat, plus a few more grains) because of health-related issues, and I'm pleased that one of the side effects I've experienced is weight loss. The lower intake of carbs is a good thing!

    I thought I would miss bread and pasta, which I LOVE, but I haven't been craving them at all. Giving up cereal has been harder, but I've found ones that are gluten and wheat free.
  • amberchina May 13, 2012 @ 9:20 am | delete
    I'm in the same boat! I've given up wheat and noticed not only that my bloated tummy is gone, I'm actually losing pounds that have been there for the last 5 years and I figured were there for good. I feel great, hope you do too! :)
  • Millionairemomma May 7, 2012 @ 7:07 pm | delete
    Awesome lens!
  • jenn-barrett May 7, 2012 @ 1:42 pm | delete
    I would love to give this diet a try but giving up pasta and pizza might be really difficult. I don't know if I could live without them. But I do need to keep the weight off since I was a chubby girl growing up.
  • getwellsoon May 7, 2012 @ 11:28 am | delete
    We have our son on a wheat free diet because of his autism. It helps him quite a bit. Thanks for sharing!
  • flinnie May 6, 2012 @ 5:53 pm | delete
    Hi it very hard to not eat wheat but,I have stopped eating cereals,I love pasta but eat it only once in a while.I need to loose weight maybe this will help.
  • DailyRogue May 3, 2012 @ 4:49 pm | delete
    I did not give up wheat but I drastically reduced it from my diet. I stopped eating breakfast cereals completely. I rarely eat sandwiches. I love pasta, but I just eat it as a side dish and not as a main course. Without making any other changes in my diet or activity level, I lost 12 pounds in one year.
  • miaponzo May 1, 2012 @ 1:28 am | delete
    I'm cutting down on wheat and eating only whole wheat and other whole grains for my hair analysis program and boy! It really works! Blessed!
  • janicemiller Apr 26, 2012 @ 1:14 pm | delete
    I don't know if I could give up wheat completely, but after reading your lens here, I might just give it a shot.
  • Mickie_G Apr 25, 2012 @ 6:59 pm | delete
    Since my doctor said I need more fiber, this diet could be a challenge. Apples and broccoli here I come!
  • alanwearing Apr 25, 2012 @ 8:33 am | delete
    Great Lens...Excellent content..Very well Presented
  • joseph7384 Apr 24, 2012 @ 2:17 pm | delete
    I'm not presently on a wheat free diet but I after going through your lens I'm certainly willing to give it a try.
  • acastano1030 Apr 24, 2012 @ 11:13 am | delete
    I have cut carbs, period! I feel much better. Less bloated and have lost 17 lbs. in 2 months....yeah!
  • cynthia-ann-leighton Apr 21, 2012 @ 2:02 am | delete
    Yes. For health! Also helps in weight. But not eliminated right now - just watching. Oops? Today I watched myself eat a piece of carrot cake for breakfast. Yum. Bad breakfast... but every now and then...
  • mrkensworld Apr 18, 2012 @ 12:08 pm | delete
    AJ. very informative lens, I have not tried this but may be the answer I was looking for . Thanks for sharing your experiences.
  • siobhanryan Apr 15, 2012 @ 9:35 pm | delete
    This is a great lens--I will try weighing every day -I am ok with the other two
  • KathyBatesel Apr 13, 2012 @ 2:38 am | delete
    I suspect I should eliminate wheat from my diet because I felt much more energetic the ONE time I dieted using Atkins, but the idea intimidates me. I'll definitely use some of your suggestions to at least cut down, though (like using corn flakes in place of some of my breaded recipes.)
  • Michey Apr 12, 2012 @ 9:57 am | delete
    This is an good idea to search and learn, and made diet adjustments thanks.
    Blessing
  • ethan Apr 10, 2012 @ 7:56 am | delete
    That's really very true that a balanced diet or a weight management is all ways like a chocolate in both the hands.
  • MysticTurtle Apr 8, 2012 @ 8:37 pm | delete
    My sister has gone wheat-free, has lost a lot of weight, looks great, and says she feels great, too. I'm about ready to jump on the bandwagon, too...I think there is a hormone connection...
  • peggygallyot Apr 6, 2012 @ 3:50 am | delete
    I am trying it now and also not eating anything white
  • fish-oil-expert Apr 4, 2012 @ 10:00 pm | delete
    I eliminated wheat from my diet and I lost a lot of weight. Actually, it was all grains and starches too. Great lens! I tweeted it to a couple thousand followers. :)
  • awelldressedbullet Apr 1, 2012 @ 2:16 pm | delete
    Happy April Fools Day!
  • Richard_Mathiason Apr 1, 2012 @ 8:16 am | delete
    Thank you for this great lens. Yes, I learned that wheat is not my friend and the information you have here has many alternatives. Thank you!
  • MemoryMistress Mar 31, 2012 @ 10:48 am | delete
    Great ideas here! I think wheat free diet to lose weight is one of the best. Excellent page.
  • LaraineRose Mar 29, 2012 @ 10:00 am | delete
    It is never too late to start. This really is a wonderful nudge to get some weight off and stay healthy. I have added my Quinoa lenses to your Plexo. Angel blessings.
  • Rosaquid Mar 28, 2012 @ 2:03 pm | delete
    Thanks! Good information.
  • goo2eyes Mar 28, 2012 @ 8:41 am | delete
    congratulations for winning the purple star and angelblessings. i have to tell you beforehand because i always forget. i eat pulled chicken meet with leafy veggies.
  • virtualboy Mar 21, 2012 @ 11:45 pm | delete
    2 out of 3 ain't bad and congratulations on your purple star
  • Damjanz Mar 17, 2012 @ 6:54 pm | delete
    very good and very educational lence, i'll try it.
  • pupplesan Mar 13, 2012 @ 1:24 pm | delete
    Inflammation is the key to so much of human health and obesity. Wheat gluten elicits an inflammatory response in many, perhaps most people. Great "lens" (I still can't get used to that word.
  • mamabush Mar 7, 2012 @ 12:06 pm | delete
    I might have to try wheat-free. I am having a terrible time losing weight after having 4 kids in less than 5 years. My youngest will be a year old next month, so it's time for me to get back to "normal"! Thanks for the great tips here...I'm definitely going to have to look into this more! :)
  • qasimalhammad Mar 6, 2012 @ 2:58 pm | delete
    really great and informative lens.
  • quester Feb 29, 2012 @ 3:34 pm | delete
    fresh fruit salad - I make it every morning - helps a lot!
  • SammySpam Feb 28, 2012 @ 6:22 am | delete
    Interesting and detailed lens.
  • anonquid99 Feb 27, 2012 @ 11:07 pm | delete
    I miss bread , but I like the way I look!
  • annad Feb 26, 2012 @ 1:14 pm | delete
    I personally avoid wheat even when I do not feel any major issues when I eat it. Although, I would have it every now and then. Thanks for sharing your recipes and knowledge. They look yummy and would definitely give them a try.
  • Slammin426 Feb 23, 2012 @ 6:09 pm | delete
    What an awesome idea, I like the page so much I bookmarked it and will be using this way of life, I love how this sounds and I suffer w/yeast so this will absolutely help me w/that issue, thank you.
  • spiritualquestjourneys Feb 18, 2012 @ 7:33 am | delete
    Great lens. My body is much happier on a wheat free diet - you have some great tips here
  • Fignewton37 Feb 18, 2012 @ 4:37 am | delete
    Nice lens! I think my first question is how did you cure your asthma? I have it bad and it's a pain to always take an inhaler. Next, a number of years ago I had gained a lot of weight but the nature of my job left me little time for exercise or even eating right. I purchased a book called "Protein Power," which basically took me off of all wheat products. I lost 40 pounds over a two month period and I have kept most of it off. No exercise involved. Your lens is interesting and well made. I really liked some of the recipes you listed and will have to try them. Thanks for your efforts.
  • Pastiche Feb 17, 2012 @ 7:28 pm | delete
    When I was trim and fit I didn't give up wheat but I did eliminate most fats, all meats and alcohol from my diet plus I was at the gym for 2 hours every other day ... I was mid 40s then. I am thinking of returning to that regime unless I can eliminate wheat and get similar results. I need to lose 20 pounds to be back to my target weight and have the same energy levels.
  • Thrinsdream Feb 14, 2012 @ 4:24 pm | delete
    I took wheat out of my diet a couple of years ago and my body thanks me every day. If I fall off the wagon and eat anything with wheat in, I know nearly instantly as I feel bloated and tired. Great lens. With thanks and appreciation. Cathi x
  • OhMe Feb 14, 2012 @ 12:43 pm | delete
    Thank you for all this great information on how to Lose weight with a wheat-free diet.
  • grannyann Feb 10, 2012 @ 8:00 pm | delete
    This is a great lens. I hadn't thought about the wheat but I am going to try it. Thanks for all the info. I am having severe back problems and I know my fat stomach is some of the problem so I need to get rid of it. Maybe the wheatless will help me. have a great weekend.
  • EdwardJames81 Feb 9, 2012 @ 8:33 am | delete
    An interesting diet this. Does the weight creep back on when you start eating normally? I have tried the Atkins in the past and other than messing my insides up for a few years theweight slowly crept back on when I started eating normally again.
  • aj2008 Feb 9, 2012 @ 9:03 am | delete
    Yes, if you start eating wheat again, the bloating and fatigue comes back - well it does in my case. So I am almost permanently "wheat free".
  • salud1111 Feb 5, 2012 @ 7:22 pm | delete
    That is right it is very important to include fibre in your diet, great lens!
  • kal313 Jan 30, 2012 @ 10:33 pm | delete
    My daughter and I were both diagnosed hypothyroid a couple years back. The doctor suggested going gluten-free so we did. It was not an easy adjustment, but we stuck to it for about a month and lost weight and felt better. I was shocked at how many options are in restaurants, coffee shops, and prepared foods sections in the supermarket that are gluten-free.
  • earthybirthymama Jan 29, 2012 @ 10:11 pm | delete
    I've been completely off grains for there Weeks now and I feel awesome! Great lense
  • ronberry Jan 29, 2012 @ 12:38 pm | delete
    I used to eat lots of wheat thinking it was good for me because it was wheat. Then, I stopped about a year ago and dropped almost 20 lbs. I still eat (wheat) bread but like anything else...in moderation.
  • sousababy Jan 22, 2012 @ 1:09 am | delete
    Added your fine work to my newest cooking attempt . . hope it helps! Fondly, Rose
  • KathyT Jan 19, 2012 @ 12:40 pm | delete
    Great job on this! My only question is whether you are using the term "wheat free" to equal the term "Gluten-free..." I have really begun getting interested in this topic, and am beginning to see that it's not as difficult to adjust if we have some yummy stuff already in the house to help make the transition. :) The information presented makes a lot of sense! Blessed!
  • aj2008 Jan 20, 2012 @ 5:41 am | delete
    No, Kathy, I am not using the term "wheat free" to include "gluten free". There's a lot of products that do not include wheat, but they do include gluten.

    So, as you say, it is not too difficult to adjust to a wheat free diet, if you are not intending to exclude gluten.
  • KathyT Jan 20, 2012 @ 4:37 pm | delete
    Thank you for that clarification! I really think this is doable - no... I actually KNOW this is doable. I've lined up a few things in the pantry to start an experiment on going without WHEAT for a while. Especially since the wheat in today's foods isn't anywhere near the original wheat from years ago. This will be interesting! Thanks again! :) Kath
  • webkangaroo Jan 18, 2012 @ 7:00 pm | delete
    awesome lens -- I'm trying to get some of mine to look like this! So much work goes into good lenses like this. you write really well, too.
  • Steve_Kaye Jan 17, 2012 @ 11:49 pm | delete
    Yes, I'm going to look for wheat-free replacements for the wheat based foods in my diet. Thanks for this lens.
  • KeithI Jan 13, 2012 @ 6:31 pm | delete
    Great website,,, I'll be sure to pass this on because it has so many resources and it's easy to follow. Thanks a lot.
  • Selavi Jan 13, 2012 @ 3:14 pm | delete
    I want to do this :) Thank you for great information.
  • MobileAppMan Jan 11, 2012 @ 12:00 am | delete
    I have never needed to diet thankfully but I will pass this lens on to my sister who is trying to take off about 30 pound with not much luck. Great davice.
  • 358424 Jan 9, 2012 @ 11:08 am | delete
    Very interesting Lens ,I am very fortunate (touch wood) that I have always been a healthy chap, hope your lens can help some people on here
  • ChrisWikaniko Jan 3, 2012 @ 2:46 pm | delete
    Very good lens. I have recently ''gone Paleo'' which is a bit more extreme than told on this lens, giving up all grains, sugars and processed foods. I'm loving it, plenty of meat, fish, eggs and vegetables and the weight is dropping off me and I'm feeling great! Thanks for the info!
  • tokyonights7 Jan 3, 2012 @ 11:43 am | delete
    Sadly, I cannot give up on my cereal. It is the one thing that motivates me to get up in the morning!
  • jimmyworldstar Dec 31, 2011 @ 3:55 pm | delete
    I used to eat a lot of wheat products like pasta and bread and found myself more tired and gaining weight quicker. I think a lot of the issue is the modern processed varieties along with a general lack of exercise and eating a healthy amount of fruits and vegetables.
  • sousababy Dec 31, 2011 @ 10:58 am | delete
    Dear AJ,
    Just added fabulous lens to my newest one at: http://www.squidoo.com/slow-cooker-pork-stew
    Hope it helps!
    P.S. I will try now to add it to your plexo (I always forget about those).
    Fondly,
    Rose
  • River_Rose Dec 30, 2011 @ 9:35 am | delete
    I need to do this. Thank you for this lens !
  • mauros34 Dec 28, 2011 @ 12:32 am | delete
    Wheat is one of the higher calorie carbohydrates which contain amyloids like potatoes.Eating rice or oats would be alot better and you will lose weight without realising it.
  • lensesbyjames Dec 23, 2011 @ 11:57 am | delete
    Good advice
  • iPadGeek Dec 23, 2011 @ 4:42 am | delete
    Excellent Lens! Very detailed :) Thanks!
  • sousababy Dec 22, 2011 @ 11:45 pm | delete
    Dear AJ,
    I added this to my newest lens: http://www.squidoo.com/chickpea-cucumber-curry
    Hope it helps!
    Happy holidays dear friend,
    Rose
  • noelglass Dec 21, 2011 @ 12:26 pm | delete
    Really some interesting information to take in.
  • fullofshoes Dec 17, 2011 @ 3:39 pm | delete
    extremely informative...and helpful. might just give it a try.
  • whodiesinthenewharrypotterbook Dec 16, 2011 @ 9:25 am | delete
    That should be printed out and stuck to the fridge in every kitchen: "If calories consumed = less than calories burned you will lose weight"
  • KathieWoolridge Dec 11, 2011 @ 1:57 pm | delete
    Losing weight is so hard because is loooove sweets :)
  • Northwestphotos Dec 9, 2011 @ 12:48 pm | delete
    Great lens and so informational for helping others on the same road! I am not on a wheat-free diet, but I do prefer potato starch and oat flour over wheat flour. Rice flour in recipes such as pancakes give rise to the lightest, most delicate textures. Best of success to you!
  • Dec 8, 2011 @ 9:21 am | delete
    great lens, really in-depth. thanks for sharing this with us
  • ScottiesRock Dec 4, 2011 @ 7:15 pm | delete
    Very interesting lens. I may have to try this. Thanks
  • seedplanter Dec 3, 2011 @ 10:48 pm | delete
    AJ, I've been told that arthritis pain can be helped with a gluten-free diet. Have you heard much about that? This all makes good sense. You've inspired me to really look into it and experiment for a couple of weeks to see how I feel. Sure can't hurt. Thanks for a well-researchd lens - and lots of delicious recipes too!
  • aj2008 Dec 4, 2011 @ 10:32 am | delete
    Yes, research has shown a connection between gluten intolerance and joint pain in some people so definitely worth lokking into.
  • johnnywatson3 Dec 3, 2011 @ 6:54 pm | delete
    I eat lots of wheat. One day I'm going to have to give this plan a shot.
  • seosmm Dec 3, 2011 @ 6:03 pm | delete
    Lots of good info. Very nice lens!
  • TrentAdamsCA Nov 30, 2011 @ 2:13 pm | delete
    I feel best when I don't eat grains -- especially wheat. Thanks for your informative article. Squash, pumpkin, sweet potatoes and ground flax seeds provide energy and fiber -- I include them with protein and vegetables for satisfying meals. Glad you offered links to recipes. I enjoy trying new things.
  • tinaanne Nov 30, 2011 @ 1:59 am | delete
    Good idea. can't wait to try it.
  • kathysart Nov 27, 2011 @ 12:20 pm | delete
    I've recently been trying a few wheat free recipes.. not bad. Thanks for this lens!!
  • KandH Nov 27, 2011 @ 11:00 am | delete
    Thanks, this lens is FANTASTIC!! I am definitely going to be able to use your tips for a wheat free diet especially with all extra links to great recipes ... I am just like you were - seems like I have always had just under 10 pounds to lose and I love bread and pizza so I know wheat is the culprit!
  • amieljaven Nov 25, 2011 @ 7:37 am | delete
    Awesome! Super love it. Thanks for sharing. Squid-liked!
  • Frankster Nov 24, 2011 @ 3:11 pm | delete
    My best girlfriend had gotten over 200 pounds and just couldn't seem to lose weight. She ever tried Weight Watchers. She finally drop all wheat and got back down to 135 and looks amazing. She's kept it off going on 1 year now. Thanks for sharing and remind me it's time for me to do something about my weight! Blessed and bear hugs, Frankster
  • juliavm Nov 23, 2011 @ 3:47 am | delete
    Great lens. Gonna put some of these tips into practice.
  • Ylliks Nov 22, 2011 @ 5:02 am | delete
    Love the recipes and resources on this lens.

    I myself cut out not just wheat, but all grains from my diet (going Paleo)
  • Hairdresser007 Nov 21, 2011 @ 12:33 am | delete
    I don't do wheat free just enriched wheat. I do whole wheat or wheat free type stuff. Brown rice and all that. It works well for me. It's the sugar thing I guess. I think everyone has different needs and we just need to be open and try different things that work well for us. Glad this one works for you! Being aware and keeping fit is the best thing to do!
  • sockii Nov 20, 2011 @ 11:26 am | delete
    Nice look at the wheat free diet. I don't think I could manage it myself as a hardcore Italian food lover, though I do have some rice-based pasta to try cooking for comparison to the regular kind.
  • MoonMaa Nov 19, 2011 @ 1:13 pm | delete
    I'm not on a wheat free diet perse, but I am trying to cut back the amount of bread I consume. Your lens is very informative and I enjoyed reading it.
  • mukunda22 Nov 16, 2011 @ 9:12 pm | delete
    I've been wheat free since 5/9/2011, and immediately lost weight. AND feel much better. You mentioned bloat-That is how I felt, too. I highly recommend it! ***Blessed***
  • jquod254 Nov 14, 2011 @ 9:10 pm | delete
    yea, wheat free is definitely the way to go
  • KatieLay Nov 14, 2011 @ 3:58 am | delete
    So is this similar to the south beach diet?
  • aj2008 Nov 14, 2011 @ 12:39 pm | delete
    I suppose if South Park is wheat free, then yes it would be :)
  • sousababy Nov 11, 2011 @ 1:47 pm | delete
    Dear AJ,
    I just featured this lens on my newest one (and added it to your plexo): http://www.squidoo.com/gluten-free-vegan-pot-pie
    Hope it helps!
    Fondly,
    Rose
  • mismatch Nov 11, 2011 @ 8:15 am | delete
    smart choice the wheat free diet -- and perfectly feasible -- there are plenty of wheat free recipes out there. Blessed!
  • RenaissanceWoman2010 Nov 10, 2011 @ 4:23 pm | delete
    Fantastic approach to losing weight in a healthy and balanced way. Thanks for the resources and tips. I am always focused on healthy living, so I appreciate learning more about my options. Right now I am eating a lot of wheat. I will try some of these recipes and meal ideas and see how my body responds. Appreciated!
  • Janiece Nov 9, 2011 @ 6:33 am | delete
    Yes, I'm following a low carb, high healthy fat diet. I feel a lot better on it!
  • Art_Aspirations Nov 8, 2011 @ 10:59 pm | delete
    Wow! Thanks for all these resources. My husband reacts to gluten so we usually have a wheat-free household. A few slips here and there, I'm sorry to say, but he's lost 15 pounds since he started to be strict about avoidance.
  • hartworks Nov 7, 2011 @ 9:02 pm | delete
    I've eaten wheat-free for over 5 years, except that when my hubby makes homemade bread in our bread machine, I quickly decide whether I would rather be a little tired or have a small slice! I'm lucky that my main reaction to wheat is a little fatigue. Personally, I tend to go very light on any grains and find I really don't miss them.

    If only I could say that about sweets!
  • sousababy Nov 5, 2011 @ 2:03 pm | delete
    Dearest AJ,
    I'm adding this to my 100th lens (pumpkin pie recipes) today. Hope it helps! Fondly, Rose
  • Joie Nov 5, 2011 @ 3:04 am | delete
    This such a great resource for wheat free eating, and such an encouragement! You have truly done a beautiful job here. I will send a link to this lens to my daughter, and we will both benefit from it! :)
  • mcarter08 Nov 4, 2011 @ 10:15 pm | delete
    Fantastic lens, my fiance is allergic to gluten and it took us years just to find a doctor that could figure it out for us. We went through lots of gluten free recipes and she feels fantastic ! Thanks a lot for sharing :)
  • thisismike Nov 4, 2011 @ 10:07 am | delete
    Great lens. I always feel great when I am wheat and sugar free.
  • KarenCookieJar Nov 3, 2011 @ 9:48 pm | delete
    I tried to eat gluten free once for a week, but I never realized how many things you wouldn't be able to eat. I couldn't stick to it.
  • wetravel4less Nov 2, 2011 @ 1:49 am | delete
    Simply wow!
    so much information and so many recipes. i will try out some and see how i like them. this is surely one of my favorite lenses.
  • NightMagic Nov 1, 2011 @ 3:31 pm | delete
    I'm trying to stick to a wheat free diet as closely as I can. I treat myself once in awhile. I do feel better not eating much wheat and don't gain weight as easily as I did before.
  • aquarian_insight Oct 29, 2011 @ 7:02 pm | delete
    A wheat free diet was suggested when I became ill. I have ME and over the length of around 8yrs put on lots and lots of weight. Finally, I went wheat and sugar free and lost 6 and a half stones (just over 90 pounds) over 2yrs. About half of that I lost without exercising at all because I was too ill to do any exercise. A wheat free diet is one of the things that helped me overcome and manage many of my symptoms. I must admit though that in the last year I have put on some of that weight. The reason? I moved in with my Italian boyfriend and just couldn't say no to pasta! But many of my symptoms have also gotten worse, so I'm going wheat free again! Thank you for this inspirational lens!
  • kjbranch77 Oct 27, 2011 @ 8:51 am | delete
    Fantastic Work!
  • samthrone Oct 25, 2011 @ 11:48 am | delete
    Hi Aj2008

    Thanks for the recipes. I would like to try it out too.

    By weighing everyday, do you not think it can be demoralizing especially if the weighing scale didn't move a pound even after a week? Should weighing once a week be a better option?
  • aj2008 Oct 25, 2011 @ 12:17 pm | delete
    Sam, I have to admit I was surprised when I read that weighing every day is one of the three things most successful dieters do, especially as some Diet Support Groups advocate only once a week. But I have to admit that even before I read it, I was already weighing myself most days and it has given me great insight into which foods tend to add the weight. And then I can compare my activity of the previous day too and make adjustments.
  • sabrebIade Oct 25, 2011 @ 11:11 am | delete
    I am trying to go wheat free but it's hard!
    Pringles has wheat starch in it!
    Beef jerky has wheat AND soy!
    Why is wheat in my beef?
  • aj2008 Oct 25, 2011 @ 12:19 pm | delete
    Wheat in your beef? Now there's a puzzle!
  • Lifeboost Oct 25, 2011 @ 8:35 am | delete
    My mum has been trying to convince me to go wheat free for ages, but I really haven't looked into it much. However, there's a lot of good information here, and I'm getting the impression it might not be as inconvenient as I'd thought :)
  • aj2008 Oct 25, 2011 @ 12:20 pm | delete
    I have to admit I found it easier that I thought too, but sometimes, particularly when visiting other people it is very hard to avoid wheat altogether.
  • jpastor Oct 25, 2011 @ 12:11 am | delete
    Wheat is really good for you especially for breakfast. I have added it to my daily meals and I feel much better.
  • aj2008 Oct 25, 2011 @ 4:40 am | delete
    I have to disagree with you in that wheat is definitely not good for everyone! It certainly is not good for me and many other people I know.

    I was able to tolerate wheat when I was younger and my intolerance developed as I got older. Some researchers believe it is because there is now too much wheat in our diets because producers consciously add it to foods, particularly pre-prepared foods, as a binding agent, thereby destroying the natural balance of foodstuffs we have if we eat foods that have not been processed.
  • moonlitta Oct 24, 2011 @ 2:01 pm | delete
    Well dieting is not something I'm good at. Reading your article made me think "My diet starts tomorrow"...;) Still, body weight control is really important and deserving attention. You get an Angel blessing, too, from a bit heavy angel:)
  • FitVision Oct 24, 2011 @ 7:43 am | delete
    Great lens. Well written and very informative! Going to come back and check out some of the recipes soon :)
  • aesta1 Oct 22, 2011 @ 7:05 pm | delete
    We have to avoid wheat because my husband has to lose weight and this is a great help.
  • sousababy Oct 22, 2011 @ 1:45 pm | delete
    Dearest AJ,
    So glad to see a well-deserved purple star on this lens. I just added this to my newest one: http://www.squidoo.com/easy-chocolate-chip-cookies-gluten-free-with-flax-meal
    Where would we all be on Squidoo without you?
    Wishing you and yours health, love and everything that makes you happy.
    Fondly,
    Rose
  • BarbaraCasey Oct 22, 2011 @ 11:37 am | delete
    Wow... loads of great info here. I'll be back.
  • GirlLovesNature Oct 22, 2011 @ 9:37 am | delete
    This is a really high quality lens. well done.
  • fanfreluche Oct 22, 2011 @ 9:33 am | delete
    Personally, I try to avoid wheat not for weight reason but because I realized that it is what triggers my eczema. In summer while camping, hiking and rock climbing I eat more bread than the rest of the year and my eczema comes back, every time. I should learn :) but a good baguette with cheese for picnic is hard to resist.
  • aj2008 Oct 22, 2011 @ 11:57 am | delete
    I know what you mean. I read an article by a British Doctor who often advises his patients to cut out processed bread from their diet and it helps reduce bloating etc. However, he has also reported that when some patients have visited France and eaten fresh baked bread, they get no symptoms.
  • ilovehaagendazs Oct 19, 2011 @ 11:32 pm | delete
    nice! Thanks for sharing. I should try to wheatless meal now!
  • ErHawkns7100 Oct 18, 2011 @ 3:27 pm | delete
    My life is so much better after removing wheat from my diet.
  • Benjamin_Vaughn Oct 18, 2011 @ 1:57 pm | delete
    Beautiful lens AJ. I'm spreading the word around some to non-Squids about your lens.
  • LindaJM Oct 10, 2011 @ 3:48 pm | delete
    Hi AJ! I'm starting a gluten free diet. Your lens is very helpful and encouraging!
  • sousababy Oct 4, 2011 @ 5:39 am | delete
    Dear AJ, I am adding this excellent lens of yours to my Porcini-Mushroom one. I see it is already on your plexo, thanks! Hope your week is great (I'll add this lens of yours to any other gluten-free ones I have too). Fondly, Rose
  • ModernChakra Oct 1, 2011 @ 5:22 am | delete
    This is a great lens. I have cut basically all wheat out of my diet and have been feeling the healthiest that I have in a long time. This is a very good comprehensive run down of not only what things to avoid but also alternatives. Thank you!
  • ratetea Sep 30, 2011 @ 12:38 pm | delete
    My dad is allergic to wheat, so I grew up eating all sorts of "weird" grains...stuff like teff, quinoa, amaranth. Quinoa is a great choice as it's incredibly nutritious. Wheat is one of the higher grains in protein, so many people lose some protein when they switch to other grains...but quinoa is even higher than wheat in protein, and it also has a balance of essential amino acids closer to what the body needs. Teff is little-known, but it's what Ethiopians use to make their injera bread...a delicious, spongy bread that can be used to pick up food so you can eat without utensils...very fun to say the least! Avoiding wheat can be tough but it will open you up to so many great other options!
  • sousababy Sep 25, 2011 @ 10:01 am | delete
    Dear AJ, I added this excellent article to the right sidebar of my lens, 'Creamy Artichoke & Spinach Casserole.' Hope it helps! Take good care, Rose
  • Papier Sep 23, 2011 @ 11:19 pm | delete
    I'm doing it due to gluten intolerance, looking for recipes. thank you
  • dnmarket Sep 18, 2011 @ 4:34 pm | delete
    I need to eat healthier, great recipies. Thank you
  • whiteskyline Sep 17, 2011 @ 9:03 pm | delete
    I have experimented with eating less wheat products for certain meals and I do feel a difference, in energy and food cravings later. Great information :)
  • adamfrench Sep 17, 2011 @ 6:28 am | delete
    Great Lens, learnt a few things about dieting I did not know
  • sousababy Sep 15, 2011 @ 10:41 am | delete
    Dear AJ,
    I shall be featuring this lens of yours on my newest one, hope it helps. Will give you info on your bio page once I complete it.
    Love always to you and yours,
    Rose
  • fanmail Sep 14, 2011 @ 10:06 am | delete
    Family member diagnosed with this. As far as dieting, - I can believe that you can lose wt just by being wheat free.
  • aj2008 Sep 14, 2011 @ 11:01 am | delete
    As I say higher up the page "But to lose weight you must monitor your calorie intake, as you would with any weight loss diet!"
  • shirley_z Sep 12, 2011 @ 3:53 pm | delete
    Interesting story and great advice. I agree that a wheat-free diet is the best option. It's incredible how wheat, gluten, and several other food allergies can have delayed symptoms. I can eat wheat bread today, and get a headache 2 days from now because of it. I've learned to avoid wheat and gluten. I read in another article recently that many people who have wheat/gluten allergy can tolerate sourdough bread as long as it's made with the slow process. I found that very interesting. Haven't had sourdough bread in a long time. Will try it soon.
  • lucy439br Sep 11, 2011 @ 1:18 pm | delete
    Very Detailed and helpful lens!
  • AlleyCatLane Sep 6, 2011 @ 11:07 am | delete
    Thanks for this great resource. Several in my family have celiac's disease, so have to reduce or eliminate wheat from their diets.
  • Callmenette Sep 5, 2011 @ 9:02 pm | delete
    I used this diet and it was wonderful. It is hard at first but it is worth it. I am now vegetarian.
  • lillianatorres Sep 5, 2011 @ 7:32 pm | delete
    I'm not only allergic to wheat but also milk, corn, soy, eggwhites which makes it very hard to find a diet & loose weight. Also rice bloats me up real bad. I should be skinny as heck, NOT I anyone out there has any other tip or ideals I'd appreciate. thank you
  • tordon Sep 4, 2011 @ 10:22 am | delete
    Excellent information, I am bookmarking so I can share with my hubby. We have both been trying to lose that extra weight we picked up over the years. Have not tried giving up wheat but I am always interested in looking at new ways to get healthier. Thanks!
  • glutenfreelovinit Sep 3, 2011 @ 7:41 pm | delete
    Wow what an amazing lens! I learned alot from this, can't thank you enough.
  • mikeygman Aug 30, 2011 @ 5:44 pm | delete
    This is great info, I've been on a diet for the last 18 months and lost over 56pounds - bt still have plenty more to go. I'm going to bookmark your page and will be back regularly!
  • tonihayes Aug 23, 2011 @ 7:34 pm | delete
    What great info! I just remembered that a holistic doctor once tested me and said I should have a gluten free diet but I didn't make the effort to try it back then, then 2 years ago I decided to lower my carb intake and chose to eliminate all forms of bread (as I called them my trigger foods - once I would start eating them - that would be the end of any dietary changes!). I was still eating loads but lost 32 pounds over the course of 9 months...until one day I started eating bread (I was in a fancy restaurant and couldn't resist) and the weight started to creep back on. Well the penny has finally dropped - I NEED to go wheat free from now on...thank you...thank you
  • GreenfireWiseWoman Aug 22, 2011 @ 7:07 am | delete
    Great lens. Thank you for all the useful information.
  • annmackiemiller Aug 14, 2011 @ 2:04 am | delete
    this is a wonderful lens - I'm just working on a weight lose lens and will include this on the sidebar featured lens. thanks for sharing.
  • sousababy Aug 13, 2011 @ 9:18 pm | delete
    Came back to google +1 this and let you know (sorry if you already knew) about Nogii Bars - they are gluten-free, some patients have told me that these are good.
  • alexsimring Aug 4, 2011 @ 6:02 am | delete
    I find that I feel much better when I reduce wheat from my diet. I have porridge or cornflakes for breakfast instead of wheatbix and feel less bloated.
  • Tammylove Jul 21, 2011 @ 8:12 am | delete
    Fun, Interesting, Helpful. I will definately have to bookmark this lens. Thanks
  • michaeljshaw Jul 15, 2011 @ 9:37 pm | delete
    Hi AJ- Wow, you are quite prolific!
    I've taken up an interest in going wheat/flour-free since I realized I was mildly wheat-intolerant (several years after my mom was diagnosed with Celiac's).
    Thankfully, many items we associate with wheat (or gluten), like pasta, as you point out, and even pizza, can now be found gluten and therefore wheat-free.
    Also, a lot of granolas use only oats as their main ingredient, so many brands (or homemade) can go on the All Clear list. Would love to know your thoughts on my page if you get a chance...many thanks! Look forward to reading some of your other pages soon...
  • fionamckay9 Jul 12, 2011 @ 4:15 pm | delete
    I find that if I cut out wheat I can drop 4kg in a week - my big problem is what to eat instead. Thanks for some great ideas here
  • herculeafitness Jul 8, 2011 @ 9:35 pm | delete
    Similiar to your experience, going wheat free is when I was finally able to lose the last bit of weght and keep it off after many years of yo-yo dieting.
  • prosperity66 Jul 8, 2011 @ 1:44 pm | delete
    As a Latin mind and human being, I couldn't live without bread... Though, I don't eat that much bread or food that includes wheat: two slices "real" (not from the supermarket) bread in the morning, two slices at noon... My life wouldn't be the same without this indispensable element. Some revolutions were fought because bread was missing, so I think it's really entire part of humans nutritional diet.

    Apart from that, the lens is well done, informative and well researched. One feels the personal investment... This is what makes it of a high value on Squidoo.
  • miaponzo Jun 21, 2011 @ 12:09 pm | delete
    Actually I eat all wheat free most of the time :)
  • Props-n-Frocks-Fancy-Dress Jun 21, 2011 @ 4:19 am | delete
    What a BRILLIANT lens, well thought out and well written - thanks!
  • RazaTauqeer Jun 20, 2011 @ 5:13 pm | delete
    although i want to gain some weight but i still found your information very usefull. I will share this with my friends who want to manage their weight :)
  • dawngibson Jun 20, 2011 @ 2:53 pm | delete
    Cool lens. I'm gluten free/ grain free for allergy reasons. Most people can't wrap their heads around it.
  • hysongdesigns Jun 6, 2011 @ 8:43 pm | delete
    nice lens. I have to agree that we eat way too many 'empty calories' many of which come from white wheat flour stripped of all it's good nutrition and then of course there is the chemicals and now we (at least in the US) have to contend with unlabeled GMO's. I probably won't go totally wheat free, but eat only organic bread and pasta and eat whole brown rice a lot more often than I eat wheat.
  • giftskingdom Jun 4, 2011 @ 9:39 am | delete
    A healthy diet is a balanced diet, totally agree, great lens :)
  • lisasboutique May 25, 2011 @ 2:08 am | delete
    i am looking more at cutting out wheat from my daily eating. It sure makes a huge difference when I do have wheat compared to when I dont eat meat. The tummy bloating, the burps and the sleeping behaviour plus not feeling well has lead me down a path to wheat free. Great lens.
  • jseven May 17, 2011 @ 12:13 pm | delete
    I stopped wheat, corn and most grains a few years ago and never have a weight problem. The best grains for me are Amaranth and Quinoa. Nice lens. :)
  • mattseefood May 4, 2011 @ 3:07 am | delete
    Excellent! Great resource of managing your weight :)
  • annmackiemiller Apr 16, 2011 @ 9:15 am | delete
    excellent lens - Angel blessed and featured
  • sousababy Apr 16, 2011 @ 8:44 am | delete
    Dear AJ,
    I just had the pleasure of meeting someone (new to me) on Squidoo who is a Squid Angel for gluten-free recipes and wild birds. I just let her know about this excellent lens of yours. Perhaps you already know her? http://www.squidoo.com/lensmasters/annmackiemiller

    I am still reading some literature about the success of gluten-free diets (we had one ophthalmologist at our hospital who was able to order gluten-free pizza for our staff meetings). He swore that following these diets changed his life.

    I shall be in touch as soon as I can put some credible information together to present along with your lens as a feature. Your personal experience (I feel) is far more effective than just showing a bunch of bar graphs and charts.
    Fondly,
    Rose
  • UKGhostwriter Apr 8, 2011 @ 5:44 am | delete
    A fantastic information packed website - I've lensrolled it to http://www.squidoo.com/can-water-help-to-lose-weight !
  • sousababy Apr 6, 2011 @ 7:34 am | delete
    This is an excellent lens and one I must further explore in my other work. Celiac disease (aka Sprue) mimics much of this and also the correlation between genetically modified foods (esp. corn) and those with allergies/inflammation in the digestive tract. I can't help but also feel preserves and processing have contributed (as you have pointed out). I have read studies also linking peanut allergies being on the rise due to the fact that peanuts were one of the first genetically modified crops. And so, your reference to what Dr. Nick Avery was suggesting makes sense to me. I cannot quote absolutes because further replication (of the studies I have read) needs to be done (a meta-analysis). For now, these are strong hunches.
    I love that you saw a homeopath, I have re-opened my eyes to this field and feel this will be (and has been) the best preventative method of treating people. You have also given due emphasis to the need to replace vital nutrients found commonly found in breads.
    I really am inspired to look into this further AJ. I am lensrolling this to my Preventive Medicine IS underfunded - Why? lens and wish to feature it too - with your express permission first. Please let me know on my Bio page, no rush. Sincerely, Rose
  • lens4Him Apr 5, 2011 @ 6:45 am | delete
    I put on a lot of weight when I stopped smoking after a stroke and I never managed to lose it. I am supposed to be on the DASH diet but in reality I am on more of a see food diet - I see food and I eat it.
  • happynutritionist Mar 21, 2011 @ 11:03 pm | delete
    I had never put wheat free eating and weight loss together...nicely done, blessed, and added to Diet and Nutrition Angel:-)
  • joseph7384 Mar 9, 2011 @ 2:59 pm | delete
    I have never tried a wheat free diet, I use another method
    of a healthy natural diet that works great for me but I am
    definitely going to see about incorporating wheat free into
    my diet.

    Joseph
  • sorana Feb 23, 2011 @ 3:35 am | delete
    Great lens, interesting and very useful recipes and tips. Thanks.
  • JennyShares Feb 4, 2011 @ 2:53 pm | delete
    I lost weight by eating gluten-free also!
  • Margo_Arrowsmith Jan 28, 2011 @ 7:37 am | delete
    I am working on two. Will feature you there. But its high time that I get full health!
  • jackiebolen Jan 16, 2011 @ 5:31 pm | delete
    I've been curious about this...thanks for the ideas.
  • MaryaSanders Jan 15, 2011 @ 1:26 pm | delete
    Great lens! I learned something new today about wheat!
  • Brick_House_Fabrics Dec 18, 2010 @ 12:24 pm | delete
    Both my husband and I have been wheat free for years. But we NEVER eat breakfast, just 1/2 of a banana!
  • Margo_Arrowsmith Jan 28, 2011 @ 7:38 am | delete
    I am working on two non wheat lenses. I will feature this, thanks. Its high time that I get full health.
  • Momsbusy247 Nov 13, 2010 @ 4:29 pm | delete
    Good information here. I have a friend who just lost 40lbs by giving up wheat, it is a huge change for people but well worth it.
  • TheWhistler Nov 13, 2010 @ 12:04 pm | delete
    Well researched lens.
  • MiaBellezza Nov 12, 2010 @ 7:20 am | delete
    Very information .... I should try it for a week!
  • jgelien Nov 7, 2010 @ 9:17 pm | delete
    This is a struggle for me, I love bread, but I think I will love feeling better more.
    Thanks for the great information.
  • Margo_Arrowsmith Nov 4, 2010 @ 7:58 pm | delete
    I know I do better without wheat, all around, I feel better, but of course, sugar also.

    I found a lens about coconut flour and am going to try that!
  • robin Oct 25, 2010 @ 12:19 am | delete
    I've been 95% wheat free for 7 days! Already losing fat in my back and waist. No more bloat! Amazing. One day at a time.
  • Tipi Oct 20, 2010 @ 9:00 am | delete
    I need to be on a high calorie diet, so wheat is a part of my daily diet. Being on the side of gaining and maintaining weight can be as difficult some times as trying to lose pounds.

    I know though, that if a person wants to lose the tummy, cut out wheat. My mom used to limit my dad from bread when he would start to get a tummy, and it worked. Thing is, her homemade bread was always so darn good.
  • Allison_Whitehead Oct 15, 2010 @ 2:35 am | delete
    Great lens! I don't agree with weighing yourself every day however, but that's just me. I know that wouldn't work for me. I would rather go on how I feel in my clothes - if I weigh myself and I haven't lost weight I get discouraged and I'm tempted to blow my good work by eating more!
  • Jimmie Oct 6, 2010 @ 9:42 pm | delete
    I'm reading Good Calories, Bad Calories right now (on my Kindle!). It's fascinating. I love bread, and baking is my specialty. So going no-wheat makes me sad. Wondering what the difference between no/low carb and no-wheat.
    5ft 5 is above average height? Hmmm.. I'm surprised at that.
  • aj2008 Oct 7, 2010 @ 2:59 am | delete
    No wheat means you can have the carbs as long as theirs no wheat in it - bread, pasta are no nos, but potatoes, which have carbs, have no wheat.

    Yep, last time I looked 5ft 5" is above average height for us Brits :) But given how tall my girls are already, I guess it is changing rapidly in the next generation!
  • jeffwend Oct 3, 2010 @ 11:53 am | delete
    My wife makes an excellent GF pumpkin bread. I'll have to get the recipe from her to share.
  • aj2008 Oct 3, 2010 @ 5:13 pm | delete
    Looks like a great idea for a wheat free Halloween recipe Jeff ;)
  • WriterBuzz Oct 2, 2010 @ 9:58 pm | delete
    Your lens is great. Very informative. I liked your lens with a thumbs up.
  • tim1994 Oct 1, 2010 @ 6:37 am | delete
    I picked up some great tips from this site. The wheat free breakfast ideas my wife is now using every morning to good effect. Also the idea about exercise equipment in the home. I've put a punch bag in the cellar, with some hand small hand weights and a treadmill. 1/2 an hour of combined hard exercise using all 3 has helped us both lose leg fat and trimmed down other areas. Wheat free and exercise is working for both of us.
  • aj2008 Oct 2, 2010 @ 6:48 am | delete
    I am so glad that you picked up some tips and that they are working :)
  • whitemoss Sep 29, 2010 @ 9:44 am | delete
    I wish I'd had this lens to read when my son started a wheat free diet whilst back living at home two years ago.We found our way round after a few months but as he'd been on a typical student diet of pasta , pizza and beer it took some doing! Blessed by a Squid Angel today and added to my Angel lens.
  • aj2008 Oct 2, 2010 @ 6:48 am | delete
    I don't think we realise how much wheat we consume until we try to cut it out of our diet. My son plays cricket and if we ever go and watch, I always groan at the amount of wheat products they serve up for tes - much of the time there's nothing I would normally eat.
  • termit_bronx Sep 22, 2010 @ 6:58 am | delete
    amazing! keep up the good work!
  • aj2008 Sep 29, 2010 @ 10:58 am | delete
    Would be great if you would expand your comment a bit more and tell me what it was about the lens that you liked ;)
  • Shirley Ward Sep 20, 2010 @ 12:52 am | delete
    I've been wheat free for about three months and I feel great. Giving up wheat stopped my runny nose and itchy eyes, tiredness and bloat, and most of all daily carb and sugar cravings. About the same time I gave up wheat I started Intuitive Eating, which helps regain a proper relationship with hunger and eating. Have lost 17 pounds and five left to go.
  • aj2008 Sep 20, 2010 @ 3:34 am | delete
    Thank you for visiting Shirley - I do hope you will call back here and let us know when you reach your target, so we can celebrate with you :)
  • Fit_Over_40_Buzz Sep 19, 2010 @ 2:57 am | delete
    This is a great lens. Thanks for making it. Very informative. I gave you a thumbs up
  • kiwisoutback Sep 13, 2010 @ 8:54 am | delete
    I never would have though of some of the suggestions you mentioned for wheat replacements, like potato. I have it often, but never looked at a baked potato as a healthy pasta replacement. Thanks for making one of the truly useful dieting lenses on Squidoo - we need more of them!
  • aj2008 Sep 20, 2010 @ 3:23 am | delete
    Thank you very much. What I also like about Baked Potatoes for lunch is that it is the slow release of carbohydrates that helps you avoid having sudden hunger pangs or craving in the afternoon.
  • WhiteOak50 Sep 10, 2010 @ 7:33 pm | delete
    This my friend is a fantastic lens! You did a great job putting it together. For the first time the other day, I seen wheat free bread at my grocery store. But the sodium count was higher than I normally eat. I am a label reader and so many people would be surprise on the counts of certain ingredients. I am still tempted to try that bread though. Again, this is a very helpful, useful lens!
  • aj2008 Sep 20, 2010 @ 3:31 am | delete
    One way to reduce your sodium intake is to stop adding it to food as you cook it. These days I never add salt to pasta or rice and my family never notice. Also the only time we put salt on the table as a condiment is when we have good old fashioned chips - you call them fries in the US.
  • mtawdrous Aug 14, 2010 @ 1:06 pm | delete
    really perfect work i wish i can learn what you do and applied to my lens
  • Zolan Jul 13, 2010 @ 5:29 am | delete
    I completely agree with the fact that we eat why too much refined wheat, much like white rice, they're pretty much empty carbs with very high GI. However I do believe that eating wholemeal unrefined wheat is very much a good idea. You'll lose weight that way without losing a great source of fibre and minerals.
  • theraggededge May 21, 2010 @ 3:50 am | delete
    Great resource. I 100% believe we all eat way too much wheat and far too many carbs. Unless you are a kid or an athlete, you just don't need them. After all carbs turn to sugar (glucose) and if unused, glucose is stored as body fat. Also... I have to say saturated fat receives a bad rap - it is not the terrible thing it is portrayed as.

    Great lens - going to send it to my asthmatic, bread-addicted partner. And Happy Birthday! I leave you a Squid Angel, wheat-free blessing :-)
  • carriewhite Mar 4, 2010 @ 6:07 pm | delete
    Had to come back to see if I could pick up any more tips! ;) (Oh! I'm signed in on my other account again...)
  • partybuzz Jan 5, 2010 @ 10:22 am | delete
    Great information, enjoyed the lens. I recommend a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast with some nuts and craisens. Yummy on a cold morning. :-)
  • GrowWear Dec 31, 2009 @ 5:18 pm | delete
    Passing through to bless this excellent lens. Happy new year!
  • BevsPaper Dec 29, 2009 @ 10:34 am | delete
    Great information on a wheat free diet.
  • pkmcr Dec 29, 2009 @ 7:42 am | delete
    As you know I have to follow a wheat free/gluten free diet and I can definitely say that it helps you lose weight! Blessed by a passing Squid Angel :-)
  • Treasures-By-Brenda Dec 15, 2009 @ 1:23 pm | delete
    AJ, Sorry to hear and see that your recipe list was wiped out.
    I've re-added my recipes.
    In case our paths don't cross again between now and Christmas, Merry Christmas to you!
    Your lens, is blessed by a Christmas Angel!
  • RinchenChodron Nov 29, 2009 @ 12:37 pm | delete
    This is a great lens! I've been wondering if I suffer from celiac disease - so this is helpful. Blessed by an Angel (you can add it to the plexo on my angel lens, if you want). I also love your choices of posters.
  • WritingforYourWealth Nov 24, 2009 @ 11:08 pm | delete
    I'm not supposed to eat gluten or dairy (and don't for the most part). One thing to watch out for are baked goods made with alternative grains. For whatever reason, they usually have more calories than good ol' wheat. For folks who really want to lose weight, try cutting back on all grains (the Paleo Diet is a bit extreme but is very easy to lose weight with).
  • Evelyn_Saenz Oct 5, 2009 @ 10:03 pm | delete
    I have also found that pasta makes me feel bloated so I have started eating Spaghetti Squash instead of noodles. That way I can still eat spaghetti without the wheat.

    Always love your lenses and your encouraging messages.

    Thank you,

    Evelyn
  • MeltedRachel Sep 23, 2009 @ 4:11 pm | delete
    Great lens. I don't eat wheat - I started dropping things out of my diet because I felt ill a lot but it's hardly surprising considering the way food is grown/reared/processed. There's some stuff that I missed though so thanks for the information! I'm discovering that the only thing that I can eat and feel good with is salad!
  • bekat Aug 25, 2009 @ 2:47 pm | delete
    Sometimes the simple things are the ones we overlook, I think paying attention to how much wheat you eat is one of them. I don't eat wheatfree, but I definitely don't eat it more than once a day. I make an effort to eat other grains in place of wheat as well. AJ, your readers might like to take a peek at my simple healthy diet tips as well. Always nice to find new ideas, great lens, AJ.
  • aj2008 Aug 20, 2009 @ 2:49 pm | in reply to nikheelwebmaster | delete
    Oh dear - now why would I want sexy abs?
  • nikheelwebmaster Aug 20, 2009 @ 4:53 am | delete
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  • eem2004 Aug 4, 2009 @ 1:32 am | delete
    Good information and very interesting, yes we are what we eat and a wheat free diet can really help some, like my brother who was covered in exma before he stop eating wheat products

    Eating Healthy Diet
  • Treasures-By-Brenda Jul 28, 2009 @ 6:15 am | delete
    AJ, I've just added my best-ever garden salad recipe because it is wheat free. Then I remembered the croutons but I expect you could just leave them out. If you need to remove my lens from your list, I'll understand.
  • hlkljgk Jul 27, 2009 @ 9:03 am | delete
    great info - thanks for sharing
  • whey-protein Jul 7, 2009 @ 8:00 am | delete
    What a great lenses. Thanks for sharing your personal story. 5 stars
  • AndyPo Jun 29, 2009 @ 11:23 am | delete
    Excellent lens. Very interesting.
  • BunnyFabulous Jun 27, 2009 @ 6:53 am | delete
    Very thorough, useful information for going wheat-free. I've been wheat-free for 10 years due to a wheat allergy, and you had some things on here that are new to me. Thanks! I'm lensrolling this to my lens about Delicious Wheat/Gluten-Free Pizza Crust. 5* for your lens!
  • ajm5050 Jun 19, 2009 @ 6:23 am | delete
    Just the wealth of information on this lens is incredible, this lens should help a lot of people. WoW! Great job.
  • Shelly Jun 17, 2009 @ 1:43 pm | delete
    I love the way you share your personal life stories and am encouraged once again as I've gone back and forth on loosing weight--it sure does come back easy though. Perhaps wheat free will help me on my way. I know I already actually like Ezekial Bread. I have a sister-in-law who can't eat wheat at all over the past few years and she gets so frustrated at times--I'll share your information with her for the encouragements sake of it. We've only been eating it for 10,000 years, you say--it seems like a life time! Oh, for wheat free people--I shared some of Chefkeems Tres Leches Coconut Macaroons with my sister-in-law and she is wondering when I'll make the next batch. So many of our "goodies" have wheat. What am I thinking? Those macaroons still have a high calorie count!
  • knifecatcher Jun 16, 2009 @ 1:29 pm | delete
    Thx. I've learned that I may have celiac and must change my diet or else.

    I've been gluten free for about a month. It's tough, and I miss some of my favorite foods. The hardest thing is finding places to go for lunch. All my regular hangouts are no-nos.
  • Barkely Jun 14, 2009 @ 9:24 am | delete
    I've tried wheat free but can never seem to stick with it. It does help me feel better, I just need to be more creative with it.
  • ralphklisiewicz Jun 9, 2009 @ 1:32 pm | delete
    I cut wheat from my diet for a year and I had a nice stead level of energy
  • BunnyFabulous Jun 4, 2009 @ 2:42 pm | delete
    Thorough and informative. I'm wheat-free because of a wheat allergy.
  • pimbels Jun 2, 2009 @ 6:39 am | delete
    Very nice lens.
  • estherjane13 May 31, 2009 @ 11:37 am | delete
    So much useful information here. Thanks for a great lens. And thanks for the Angel Blessing.
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  • theronald May 27, 2009 @ 2:43 pm | delete
    Wow that is one big squidoo page. so much great info to learn from. Didn't know you could make so many things from wheat. If you looking for others Ways To Start A Diet? come have a look at these great products.
  • tia122 May 23, 2009 @ 3:12 pm | delete
    You are so right - wheat is unfortunately terribly bad for the thighs - but darn if it isn't just soooo good! You are a great inspiration and reminder that I do need to stay more away from it - but I also like the balanced diet idea of chocolate in both hands.... LOL! I am a vegan which is also a big help in the fight against the bulge and if I really could be good, I would also cut out wheat like you.
  • tcinvestor May 21, 2009 @ 9:37 pm | delete
    I have been on a wheat free diet since my early twenties ( I'm 41 now). In the beginning it was difficult and not very enjoyable but now there are so many great products and recipies it is not really a problem at all. Sometimes the price of wheat free bread is a hassle but it is a sacrifice worth making. I was in the fitness business for 20 years and helped hundreds of people achieve weight loss, increase energy and reduce fatigue etc by getting them off of wheat and dairy products and have wrote about intolerance in my book Live Smart. Namaste muffin mix is the best wheat free muffin mix I have ever tried. I also love all Bob's Red Mill products. I am glad that more light is being shined on this issue as so many people have some level of intolerance to wheat and gluten and their lives are profoundly negatively affected because of it. Thanks again for the lens
  • 7bdanie May 21, 2009 @ 1:32 pm | delete
    as you may know ur blurb is doing very good, and it is well deserved, great tips and different perspective on eating healthy, i put you in my discovery tool so my future readers could make sure they check out this lens, please let me know what you think at fastest way to lose weight
  • nofatlegs May 21, 2009 @ 12:49 pm | delete
    wow, I have never gone into this that much, but you have me thinking. I live in a house with a family addicted to wheat, so I'll have to test the waters! My husband can eat bread three times a day 7 days a week and still feel he is not eating enough bread! I've been wondering about it for myself as I so obviously feel bloated after a meal with lots of eat. I have to admit for me the biggest problem would be couscous, I love it, it is practically a staple for me.

    thanks for the great info!
  • BePanicFree May 20, 2009 @ 5:59 am | delete
    Just found your lens - could do with losing a few pounds and was wondering about a wheat free diet. I like your suggestion of trying it for a week or so to check if it suits you. I do notice feeling quite bloated after bread so its definitely something I will consider. Great lens
  • jalynn May 19, 2009 @ 8:58 am | delete
    Say, I like the alternative flour suggestions - such as coconut flour & tapioca flour. I've tried Bob's Red Mill rice flour - not bad, takes a little getting used to. Real good lens.
  • JaguarJulie May 18, 2009 @ 1:54 pm | delete
    Thanks for the reminder about the wheat flour being added to my Stuffed Cabbage recipe -- ;)
  • internetetc May 17, 2009 @ 1:27 pm | delete
    Hi,
    I also believe in changing lifestyle improving nutrition and adding workout to daily activity. I have a blog to share information about how to burn stomach fat at http://www.lose-it-now.net/burn-stomach-fat/. Hope you get a chance to visit and share your knowledge.
  • Pastiche May 14, 2009 @ 9:08 am | delete
    Lots of great ideas for avoiding gluten and losing weight here. Thanks, I need to lose 20 pounds before summer.
  • HenryE May 14, 2009 @ 7:58 am | delete
    My sister is in Italy right now and many people there are trying this 'wheat-free' diet and claiming they have a lot more energy. I think I'll take the two week challenge and see if I notice any improvements. Great lens - thanks for sharing!

    Henry
    www.geothermalexperts.net
  • Heather426 May 13, 2009 @ 11:13 am | delete
    Great lens! I have a wheat free meatloaf on my Magical Meatloaf Sauce lens...5* to you for the information. I have gluten intolerance too.
  • Kellonicus May 12, 2009 @ 2:23 am | delete
    Wow - what can I say. I am awed by your lens. It's a work of art. I look forward to one day soon having a lens like yours. Thanks for keeping a young squidoo motivated.
  • Highfeil May 9, 2009 @ 1:56 pm | delete
    Interesting information. I hadn't heard about the wheat free diet.
  • pyngthyngs May 9, 2009 @ 12:10 pm | delete
    Interesting lens on wheat diets. I'm sure a lot of people would be surprised to find out that they are mildly allergic to gluten. Five stars and a fave.
  • monarch13 May 8, 2009 @ 9:59 am | delete
    Congratulations, you were nominated for The Healthy, Wealthy and Wise Group Excellence Award!

    Good Luck and Good Health!
    Monarch 13 (Michelle)
  • Spook May 7, 2009 @ 5:07 am | delete
    You are amazing. As an aside I could no more eat pasta than fly to the moon aaaaaaaargh.
  • Mrs_Fitness May 6, 2009 @ 11:34 pm | delete
    Hi. What an amazing lens. I too went on a similar "diet". Although I hate calling it a diet. It really is a lifestyle change for me. I had to eliminate sugar, flour and starches - except wheat germ. I lost 90 pounds in 6 months - that was in 1998 and I've kept it off ever since. It's true, some people are allergic to certain carbohydrates. I would set out to eat "a slice" of bread and I would eat the whole loaf. Same with sugar. I used to feel like a complete freak having to eliminate those substances from my diet but I'm so glad to have come across this lens. Also, the aesthetics are pleasing! Keep up the great lenses!
  • lollyj May 4, 2009 @ 8:51 am | delete
    What an interesting, informative, delightful lens!! You mix humor with information beautifully.
    5-fave-lensroll.
    Thank you for the squid angel blessing on my May Day Memories lens. I'm just thrilled to pieces!!
  • internetetc Apr 30, 2009 @ 11:43 pm | delete
    Hi,
    I also believe in changing lifestyle improving nutrition and adding workout to daily activity. I have a blog to share information about how to burn stomach fat at http://www.lose-it-now.net/burn-stomach-fat/. Hope you get a chance to visit and share your knowledge.
  • jt5280 Apr 30, 2009 @ 8:59 pm | delete
    Nice lens, you really need to exercise and diet to really see results. a diet alone won't help you out run a zombie...
  • Revive_Energy_Mints Apr 27, 2009 @ 3:36 pm | delete
    great lens
  • ottoblotto Apr 27, 2009 @ 7:36 am | delete
    Incredibly informative lens! I am lensrolling it to my Paleo Cookbook lens.

    Grateful thanks for the blessing. :)
  • wayfarer Apr 26, 2009 @ 8:58 am | delete
    My nephew has Celiac Disease (intolerance to gluten). The interesting thing is that his loss of weight and failure to thrive led his doctor to that conclusion. Great lens!
  • FitSteph Apr 23, 2009 @ 2:02 pm | delete
    Wow what a great lens! If anyone is looking to chat about exercise, working out, health, fitness, or anything else, these fitness forums ?, are my favorite. It's genuinely one of the best websites if you are looking to track food, plan meals, build workouts, and count calories!
  • Treasures-By-Brenda Apr 22, 2009 @ 8:40 am | delete
    Blessed by an Angel today!
  • conversationswithmoms Apr 20, 2009 @ 4:56 pm | delete
    These are great tips. It seems very doable too. I've been struggling with my weight loss challenge. The poster at the beginning is exactly me except I've been trying to lose weight for the last two months.
  • Pandora3 Apr 19, 2009 @ 4:44 pm | delete
    Yes a very well written lens, with lots of information...
  • colibri Apr 18, 2009 @ 6:06 pm | delete
    A well researched sens mate! Good work!
  • YODELMAN Apr 17, 2009 @ 7:24 pm | delete
    I'm wheat free because of a gluten intolernance. I love all things wheat...bread, pasta, etc. But I get severe stomache pains from eating anything with wheat gluten. I don't have celiac disease, but the discomfort is great. It's terrific to see a lens on wheat free eating since most people who suffer chronic indigestion never consider that wheat might be the cause.

    I suffered until I was fifty when I mentioned to my doctor that since I went on a low carb diet (no bread or pasta) that my stomach pains had dissapeared. He said "Well, you must be gluten intolerant." I was stunned. After all the years of testing and probing...it was that simple and no one ever mentioned "gluten intolerant".

    Now, if I stay away from wheat, I'm fine.
  • Cedric_T27 Apr 15, 2009 @ 5:57 am | delete
    Outstanding Lens! I learned more about what wheat can do to your health here than any other source! Great Job!
  • WorldVisionary Apr 10, 2009 @ 12:50 am | delete
    Absolutely great lens! A great way to keep track of what you are eating in order to reduce or eliminate wheat is by keeping a food diary. See Printable Food Diary for free resources for free fitness logs.
  • candida-relief Apr 9, 2009 @ 3:42 am | delete
    This is definitely a 5* lens. Thanks for taking the time to share all of this. It's too bad the "normal" doctors don't tend to be more open minded. I'm kind of offended by the response you got from yours. At least you had access to a Homeopath
  • homecarediva Apr 9, 2009 @ 1:42 am | delete
    Now that is cool! This lens is invited to join The Cool Lens Group - where EACH lens gets VOTES from the admin and gets FAVORITED too. Hooray, one of the coolest and busiest groups is reopened.
  • chefkeem Apr 1, 2009 @ 4:02 pm | delete
    It doesn't look like my blessing has faded yet, AJ. (referring to your blog post...)
    I would have renewed it. :-)
  • flighty02 Mar 26, 2009 @ 8:39 am | delete
    A very interesting lens and a couple of surprises in your list of foods to avoid with soy and teriyaki sauce... I hadn't thought of trying a wheat free diet before but I have been feeling a bit lethargic of late, I think it might be worth trying it out.
    Thanks for the information and I am happy to feature your lens in The Cooks Cafe group.
  • LauraSchofield Mar 21, 2009 @ 11:16 am | delete
    This is an excellent lens. My plan is not wheat-free, but you definitely give good advice is someone is following that plan or wants to lose weight in general! I'm mid-30s and post 4 children, having always previously been thin - so I'm right there too! I may try this if my current program doesn't show results. I will also definitely look at your tips for maintaining my new weight once I achieve it!!
  • SparkleChi Mar 8, 2009 @ 12:18 am | delete
    Excellent lens! My family went wheat free and gluten free as we discovered a variety of strange allergies. My daughter and I have 'brain allergies' and suffer from severe depression if we eat gluten, while my sons intolerance to gluten shows up as brown spots and crumbling teeth. You can read our story at Being Gluten Free and Allergic To Everything.
  • Ramkitten Feb 28, 2009 @ 11:52 pm | delete
    Interesting stuff, AJ. I did have one thought about a substitute for pasta: spaghetti squash. We used that in place of real spaghetti when we "accidentally" grew too much of it and couldn't even give it all away. With tomato sauce and other traditional pasta toppings, it was really yummy, not to mention lower in calories.

    I've personally never tried going wheat-free, but it might be an interesting "experiment" for a couple of weeks.
  • Vanessa07 Feb 17, 2009 @ 11:21 pm | delete
    Please share and contribute lenses on Health and/or losing weight here :
    www.squidoo.com/groups/startlivinghealthy
  • SamJohn Feb 12, 2009 @ 11:55 pm | delete
    It was a great lens with nice collection of knowledge...

    Have a look at my lense here :)
  • vonryan Feb 9, 2009 @ 1:01 pm | delete
    Great lens really good information..
    If you want to create your own diet plan that is wheat free the try the diet generator where you can enter the foods of your choice and the generator will produce a diet plan exclusively for you!!
  • aj2008 Feb 7, 2009 @ 6:47 am | in reply to JanetMatthews | delete
    Yes, Janet I agree that there are various intolerances that can be related to weight gain and loss and everyone needs to be very careful about how they go about any diet. The suggestion that I cut out wheat was made by my Homeopathic Doctor, after she had properly assessed me.

    As I say in the lens, anyone cutting out wheat needs to properly consider how they will replace the nutrients that wheat would normally provide in their diet and anyone who is already being treated for any medical conditions should consult their Doctor before making any changes to their normal diet.
  • JanetMatthews Feb 7, 2009 @ 5:31 am | delete
    Hi AJ - Greetings from another UK member who also has a passion for natural health and weight loss. I too have Janey Lee's book and find her very inspiring. I loved your lens and found it very informative for anyone who has a wheat intolerance and is desperate to lose weight. However it is my understanding that wheat is not the only intolerance that can cause problems with weight loss. It may be different foods for different people. The best way forward is always to have your intolerances checked out by a practitioner before embarking on a diet that may not be right for you.
  • monarch13 Feb 5, 2009 @ 9:26 am | delete
    Great Tips! Thanks for joining The Healthy, Wealthy and Wise Group. 5 stars
  • chefkeem Feb 3, 2009 @ 11:37 pm | delete
    The difference to other "weight loss" lenses is that yours is NOT "for idiots"! 5*s and a hearty yet wheat-free SquidAngel Blessing. :-)
  • Treasures-By-Brenda Feb 3, 2009 @ 12:25 pm | delete
    AJ, this is a very nice no, actually, a beautiful lens. Personal stories definitely make the best lenses.

    Brenda
  • EverythingMouse Jan 31, 2009 @ 11:03 am | delete
    I am so pleased to finally bless a weight loss lens!
  • pkmcr Jan 26, 2009 @ 3:30 pm | delete
    Another excellent lens. I was forced to go Wheat and Gluten Free and decided to eliminate sugar at the same time and over three months lost 3.5 Stone in weight! Not only did I get rd of the bloating and discomfort but I got a whole new wardrobe out of it as well! :-) Lensrolled to my "wheat free" lens

    Take care

    Paul
  • CleanerLife Jan 20, 2009 @ 3:09 pm | delete
    Excellent Lens! The case against eating wheat and gluten is growing. It certainly can't hurt to cut down on how much we eat, and see if it does make a difference.
  • topstuff Jan 16, 2009 @ 5:02 am | delete
    Great lens and great info, well done :)
  • ruanz3 Jan 15, 2009 @ 9:37 am | delete
    Very nice lens, i just did a weight loss lens recently called 'The Weight Advantage'. Id appreciate if you check it out and tell me wat you think ;-)
  • clouda9 Jan 14, 2009 @ 6:22 pm | delete
    I really love your writing style...captures the reader. Oh...and the info is great too :)
  • nightbear Jan 13, 2009 @ 12:48 am | delete
    wonderful lens, very encouraging
  • Jan 10, 2009 @ 1:20 pm | delete
    Losing weight is hard. For it to be a permanent, there has to be a permanent life-style change. I'm not sure I can do it.
    Great lens
    Bj
  • ElizabethJeanAllen Jan 10, 2009 @ 7:48 am | delete
    Great lens. My weight loss lens is a New Year's Resolution lens. This year I'm going to succeed.
    Lizzy
  • poddys Jan 9, 2009 @ 8:34 pm | delete
    Another masterpiece AJ, 5***** and well done. I hope you manage to get a lot of traffic to this lens based on the honesty and accurate nature of the information.
  • poddys Jan 9, 2009 @ 8:34 pm | delete
    Another masterpiece AJ, 5***** and well done. I hope you manage to get a lot of traffic to this lens based on the honesty and accurate nature of the information.
  • elliespark Jan 9, 2009 @ 8:00 pm | delete
    Ahh, Squidoo went down for a bit and I lost my message to you.. Thank you very very much for putting up your inspiring battle against the dreaded pounds and health costs that come with them; this is a moving testament to the your responsible ways when it comes to health and the power of Homeopathy to truly heal (I'm a big homeopath-fan!)--!! 5/5 stars and favoriting!!
  • JustBon-Crochet-Designs Jan 9, 2009 @ 7:59 pm | delete
    Great to see a weight loss lens from a personal perspective...and with a twist. Wonderful lens.
  • rydigga Jan 9, 2009 @ 7:26 pm | delete
    Great lens. I believe that I am mildly allergic to wheat so I keep my consumption down. Thanks for sharing.
  • debnet Jan 9, 2009 @ 1:49 pm | delete
    Interesting. I've always found that cutting bread and potatoes always helps but I never thought about cutting wheat altogether. Worth looking into ;)
  • mulberry Jan 9, 2009 @ 1:46 pm | delete
    I've seen many gluten free diets discussed but never considered they would be useful for losing weight. (I know many people are gluten intolerant) Good information, I'm sure many people would be interested in your experience!
  • ArtByLinda Jan 9, 2009 @ 1:45 pm | delete
    Well done lens, I think your experiment will do well...best wishes, Linda
  • Rajays Jan 9, 2009 @ 6:33 am | delete
    Excellent information here. Now to start cutting down those calories..... *****
  • CCGAL Jan 9, 2009 @ 6:13 am | delete
    Another excellent lens - no surprise there. Well executed, personal story, wonderful illustrations, and chock-full of good info. Good job!!!

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Many people find it hard to lose weight and keep it off. A wheat free diet is what works for me!

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