New to the Group

[Guest guest]

Hi

I'm sorry for all that you have been through. Your message caught my

attention b/c I too did not find out that I was diagnosed w/AS until

I read it on my records. I gathered my records to bring to a new Dr

& there it was on the HSG report! I was/am furious that my RE who

preformed my 2nd D & C after my m/c never told me. she just told me to

continue trying even though I had scar tissue & a very thin lining!

I cringe when I think of it. I found a great A list Dr through this

group & have learned so much in the past few months. There are many

women on this board who have had successful pregnancies post AS. I

am hoping to be one of them : )

Good Luck.

D.

[Guest guest]

Hello Everyone,

My name is Michele and I am 36 years old. I way 145 lbs. I have gained 40 lbs over the last seven years or so.

I am not nearly as active as I was in my 20s. In fact I hardly ever exercise. I used to be a really picky eater that didn't eat anything. I'm not as picky anymore and I feel like I eat everything in sight. I started dating my husband back in September 2001. I really started picking up weight when we got together. I've heard something about being happily married and gaining weight. If there is any truth to that then I am living proof!

Anyway, I am concerned about developing health problems because of the weight gain. Of course the thing that bothers me the most is the way I look.

I only started reading about the SBD, but it really appeals to me. The first two weeks really scare me thought and I will certainly have to prepare so that I don't fall off the wagon and eat things I shouldn't right from the start.

I haven't purchased my book yet either. I plan on doing that next week.

I look forward to much inspiration and motivation from everyone.

Have a good night!

Michele

[Guest guest]

Oops! Can you say typo. I really do know how to spell weigh. I guess I'm sleepy. Excuse the error.

New to the Group

Hello Everyone,

My name is Michele and I am 36 years old. I way 145 lbs. I have gained 40 lbs over the last seven years or so.

I am not nearly as active as I was in my 20s. In fact I hardly ever exercise. I used to be a really picky eater that didn't eat anything. I'm not as picky anymore and I feel like I eat everything in sight. I started dating my husband back in September 2001. I really started picking up weight when we got together. I've heard something about being happily married and gaining weight. If there is any truth to that then I am living proof!

Anyway, I am concerned about developing health problems because of the weight gain. Of course the thing that bothers me the most is the way I look.

I only started reading about the SBD, but it really appeals to me. The first two weeks really scare me thought and I will certainly have to prepare so that I don't fall off the wagon and eat things I shouldn't right from the start.

I haven't purchased my book yet either. I plan on doing that next week.

I look forward to much inspiration and motivation from everyone.

Have a good night!

Michele

[Guest guest]

Michele,

South Beach works.

Read the book is ALWAYS my advice to newbies. Then read it again if you need to. Phase 1 isn't really that bad. My wife and I found that the foods-to-enjoy list was the easiest way to get through it because we didn't particularly like the recepies in the book -- too spicy.

I've been on the Beach for two years now. It never felt like a "diet."

I lost 75 lbs. and have ultimately "maintained" at a 65 lb. loss. My wife lost around 50. Not too shabby.

Good luck. You CAN do it.

By the way, is your husband's name and are you from land?

Chuck

New to the Group

Hello Everyone,

My name is Michele and I am 36 years old. I way 145 lbs. I have gained 40 lbs over the last seven years or so.

I am not nearly as active as I was in my 20s. In fact I hardly ever exercise. I used to be a really picky eater that didn't eat anything. I'm not as picky anymore and I feel like I eat everything in sight. I started dating my husband back in September 2001. I really started picking up weight when we got together. I've heard something about being happily married and gaining weight. If there is any truth to that then I am living proof!

Anyway, I am concerned about developing health problems because of the weight gain. Of course the thing that bothers me the most is the way I look.

I only started reading about the SBD, but it really appeals to me. The first two weeks really scare me thought and I will certainly have to prepare so that I don't fall off the wagon and eat things I shouldn't right from the start.

I haven't purchased my book yet either. I plan on doing that next week.

I look forward to much inspiration and motivation from everyone.

Have a good night!

Michele

[Guest guest]

By the way, is your husband's name and are you from land?

Chuck

No. My husband is Barry and we live in Alabama. I did grow up in Silver Spring, Md though (birth 'til 1989)

[Guest guest]

I'm new to the group and I was reading through some of the posts, which some were typical of what I'd already heard from someone I spoke to in a local celiac group, but it all comes down to the same thing, at least for me. MONEY. This woman kept telling me, oh it's really no big deal. Yeah well if you're the wife of a well known doctor that brings in the big bucks to the point you yourself don't have to work, I'm pretty sure it isn't a big deal because you can afford whatever you want or need no matter what. It was frustrating because that's all I kept getting told over and over. It is a big deal to me. I'm a single mom, just had reconstructive surgery of both of my legs which I had thought were totally recovered, but I'm dealing with my 3rd internal issue with one leg and a deep infection that is threatening the loss of my leg. I just went back to work last week to find out my hours had been cut, and I started school full time the next day which I couldn't afford if it weren't a learn now pay later kind of deal. But I'm so exhausted with trying to keep up with everything, I feel like I'm sinking. My daughter isn't home often right now with me being in and out of the hospital, and when I'm not there, I'm at work or school which I go to school until late at night so she stays at my mom's those nights. I found one store that I can get her some gluten free products that she likes, but there are so few that I feel like she's being forced to starve, and now found out she's pre-diabetic. A lady that helps people find what they need at the health food store has been my only help. She gave my daughter free items so she would known if she liked them before I spent the money to buy them, and she even gave her a $50 gift card. But it's still a struggle and no, it's not as simple as avoiding the all American typical diet of processed foods to make things easier. I'm thankful this group is around because the local group here is ran by a nutritionist that talks down to you and focuses the conversation on how many conventions she's spoken at instead of helping you find ways of getting what you need and speaking as if she's saying "I know everything, you know nothing", not to mention for some odd reason I seem to be the only single mom struggling with providing my daughters nutritional needs because of finances. Sorry to ramble on, but I'm at the end of my rope at this point and could really use some other advise than "it's really not that hard". Thanks for your time.

PJ

[Guest guest]

Honestly, I've found most of the foods we eat are mainstream foods, the only things not mainstream I buy are a few snacks (rice krispy bar type things, and bakery type items...) and most bakery type items I buy flour and make my own (breads, cakes, pies, etc...) So, the only thing that has forced my grocery bill up is when I have to buy flour.

I just find the brands that are gluten free, which has meant we've had to switch a few things around, but it really hasn't been that hard. I know you don't want to hear that, but it hasn't. And I'm not a rich doctors wife, I work full-time and only have the weekends to do all the things I need to do including cleaning, baking, and actually spend time with my husband and son. And yes, I'm not a single parent, and no I would not want to be, but it just sounds like you need to take a deep breath. It sounds to me, actually, that dealing with this may be the LEAST stressful thing going on with you right now!! Man, things really do happen all at once don't they!?

From: SillyYaks [mailto:SillyYaks ] On Behalf Of missbluej05@...Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2006 10:34 AMTo: SillyYaks Subject: Re: New to the group

I'm new to the group and I was reading through some of the posts, which some were typical of what I'd already heard from someone I spoke to in a local celiac group, but it all comes down to the same thing, at least for me. MONEY. This woman kept telling me, oh it's really no big deal. Yeah well if you're the wife of a well known doctor that brings in the big bucks to the point you yourself don't have to work, I'm pretty sure it isn't a big deal because you can afford whatever you want or need no matter what. It was frustrating because that's all I kept getting told over and over. It is a big deal to me. I'm a single mom, just had reconstructive surgery of both of my legs which I had thought were totally recovered, but I'm dealing with my 3rd internal issue with one leg and a deep infection that is threatening the loss of my leg. I just went back to work last week to find out my hours had been cut, and I started school full time the next day which I couldn't afford if it weren't a learn now pay later kind of deal. But I'm so exhausted with trying to keep up with everything, I feel like I'm sinking. My daughter isn't home often right now with me being in and out of the hospital, and when I'm not there, I'm at work or school which I go to school until late at night so she stays at my mom's those nights. I found one store that I can get her some gluten free products that she likes, but there are so few that I feel like she's being forced to starve, and now found out she's pre-diabetic. A lady that helps people find what they need at the health food store has been my only help. She gave my daughter free items so she would known if she liked them before I spent the money to buy them, and she even gave her a $50 gift card. But it's still a struggle and no, it's not as simple as avoiding the all American typical diet of processed foods to make things easier. I'm thankful this group is around because the local group here is ran by a nutritionist that talks down to you and focuses the conversation on how many conventions she's spoken at instead of helping you find ways of getting what you need and speaking as if she's saying "I know everything, you know nothing", not to mention for some odd reason I seem to be the only single mom struggling with providing my daughters nutritional needs because of finances. Sorry to ramble on, but I'm at the end of my rope at this point and could really use some other advise than "it's really not that hard". Thanks for your time.

PJ

[Guest guest]

Well I don't think it has to be about money... I'm a single mom too and I have Celiac and Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis and my diet is really restricted. My daughter is deathly allergic to peanuts and tree nuts and has celiac.

We eat a lot of simple things... chicken, hamburger, potatoes, rice, tons of veggies and fruit. We can both have chocolate. Often we melt chocolate and dip in fruit for desert. I keep an eye on my weight but my daughter has changed her eating habits from cake, cookies, pretzels....... to chips, corn chips, salsa, some candy, popcorn but all of these are mainstream, often times fairly cheap products. Yes once in a while I go and buy GF brownie mix but your right it is expensive and we don't do it often.

[Guest guest]

You get no sympathy from me. You can no longer eat gluten, so deal with it. There is lots of delicious food in this world that is gluten free. Find something else to eat. All the feeling sorry for yourself in the world will not make it so you can eat gluten, and you make yourself miserable by lingering upon how unfair life is.

Good wholesome home cooked meals cost MUCH LESS than prepared foods. For the cost of one microwave precooked dinner, I can eat for 5 meals with food that tastes much better and is much healthier.

With your health issues, a good diet would be the cheapest medicine you could give to yourself. Your daughter needs good food or she will be seriously ill.

If you are a single parent, in school, and very poor, your child qualifies for food stamps. Go down and apply. There is nothing shameful in taking help to feed a child who has serious health issues with diet.

You can't afford commercial gluten free bread? For the cost of a loaf of gluten free bread, you can buy enough fresh hamburger to make EIGHT breadless hamburger sandwiches.

A pound of carrots cost 70 cents That is good healthy snacks for an entire week for a child. A pound of dry lentils cost 30 cents. With a little spice, lentils are delicious and a pound is at least 6 healthy servings. A pound of dry pinto beans costs 39 cents from the bulk bins. Add an onion and some chili powder and for 60 cents, you get 6 good servings of delicious healthy chili beans.

Many sausages are gluten free, Hotdogs don't have to be served on a bun. They can be served cut in chunks and served with dipping sauce. Many sauces are gluten free and you can easily make gluten free sauces at home.

Cookies aren't all the good for kids, but apples are, and I can buy apples 3 pounds for a dollar.

Rice noodles are $1.29 for enough to feed 8 people. You can use commercial spaghetti sauce or make all sorts of interesting things to put on the noodles. Kids love noodles and particularly like rice noodles because they are very mild flavored.

Rice is cheap (I suggest brown rice if your daughter is pre-diabetic), potatoes are very cheap, all the dried beans and pluses are very very cheap.

A sirloin roast, baked and sliced thin is cheaper lunch meat and better than anything you can find in the deli. It's a thousand times more healthful than bologna.

You have been hit with a big life change, and it has to be dealt with. You really don't have any other option. I would bet that if you asked for inexpensive easy fast kid meals on this site, some one will have recipes for you.

Changing diets really isn't a huge deal. People do it all the time just because they want to change. Kids wake up and announce they are vegetarians from now on, People decide at the spur of the moment to live the low carb life. Doctors order people to cut back on cholesterol. People deal with it. If everyone else can do it, you can do it.

best wishes

from Oregon

Re: New to the group

I'm new to the group and I was reading through some of the posts, which some were typical of what I'd already heard from someone I spoke to in a local celiac group, but it all comes down to the same thing, at least for me. MONEY. This woman kept telling me, oh it's really no big deal. Yeah well if you're the wife of a well known doctor that brings in the big bucks to the point you yourself don't have to work, I'm pretty sure it isn't a big deal because you can afford whatever you want or need no matter what. It was frustrating because that's all I kept getting told over and over. It is a big deal to me. I'm a single mom, just had reconstructive surgery of both of my legs which I had thought were totally recovered, but I'm dealing with my 3rd internal issue with one leg and a deep infection that is threatening the loss of my leg. I just went back to work last week to find out my hours had been cut, and I started school full time the next day which I couldn't afford if it weren't a learn now pay later kind of deal. But I'm so exhausted with trying to keep up with everything, I feel like I'm sinking. My daughter isn't home often right now with me being in and out of the hospital, and when I'm not there, I'm at work or school which I go to school until late at night so she stays at my mom's those nights. I found one store that I can get her some gluten free products that she likes, but there are so few that I feel like she's being forced to starve, and now found out she's pre-diabetic. A lady that helps people find what they need at the health food store has been my only help. She gave my daughter free items so she would known if she liked them before I spent the money to buy them, and she even gave her a $50 gift card. But it's still a struggle and no, it's not as simple as avoiding the all American typical diet of processed foods to make things easier. I'm thankful this group is around because the local group here is ran by a nutritionist that talks down to you and focuses the conversation on how many conventions she's spoken at instead of helping you find ways of getting what you need and speaking as if she's saying "I know everything, you know nothing", not to mention for some odd reason I seem to be the only single mom struggling with providing my daughters nutritional needs because of finances. Sorry to ramble on, but I'm at the end of my rope at this point and could really use some other advise than "it's really not that hard". Thanks for your time.

PJ

[Guest guest]

One of the biggest problems I found in the beginning was how much

time it takes to figure out what you CAN eat (or, in your case, feed

your daughter). Maybe this group could help if you give us an idea

of the things you are used to buying and eating and we can make

suggestions of alternatives. Also let us know where you live.

At first it seemed like I had to shop at specialty stores (read $$),

but now I find I hardly ever have to go to one. Even flours can be

found fairly cheaply at Asian markets etc.

Hang in there. I'm sure you'll find this group has great ideas and

is very helpful.

Sue in Denver

>

> I'm new to the group and I was reading through some of the posts,

which some

> were typical of what I'd already heard from someone I spoke to in

a local

> celiac group, but it all comes down to the same thing, at least

for me. MONEY.

> This woman kept telling me, oh it's really no big deal. Yeah well

if you're

> the wife of a well known doctor that brings in the big bucks to

the point you

> yourself don't have to work, I'm pretty sure it isn't a big deal

because you

> can afford whatever you want or need no matter what. It was

frustrating

> because that's all I kept getting told over and over. It is a

big deal to me.

> I'm a single mom, just had reconstructive surgery of both of my

legs which I

> had thought were totally recovered, but I'm dealing with my 3rd

internal

> issue with one leg and a deep infection that is threatening the

loss of my leg.

> I just went back to work last week to find out my hours had been

cut, and I

> started school full time the next day which I couldn't afford if

it weren't a

> learn now pay later kind of deal. But I'm so exhausted with

trying to keep

> up with everything, I feel like I'm sinking. My daughter isn't

home often

> right now with me being in and out of the hospital, and when I'm

not there, I'm

> at work or school which I go to school until late at night so she

stays at my

> mom's those nights. I found one store that I can get her some

gluten free

> products that she likes, but there are so few that I feel like

she's being

> forced to starve, and now found out she's pre-diabetic. A lady

that helps

> people find what they need at the health food store has been my

only help. She

> gave my daughter free items so she would known if she liked them

before I spent

> the money to buy them, and she even gave her a $50 gift card.

But it's

> still a struggle and no, it's not as simple as avoiding the all

American typical

> diet of processed foods to make things easier. I'm thankful this

group is

> around because the local group here is ran by a nutritionist that

talks down to

> you and focuses the conversation on how many conventions she's

spoken at

> instead of helping you find ways of getting what you need and

speaking as if

> she's saying " I know everything, you know nothing " , not to

mention for some odd

> reason I seem to be the only single mom struggling with providing

my

> daughters nutritional needs because of finances. Sorry to ramble

on, but I'm at the

> end of my rope at this point and could really use some other

advise than

> " it's really not that hard " . Thanks for your time.

>

> PJ

>

[Guest guest]

I've always said it is a bit harder with children on a GF diet than an

adult. WHY? Well, an adult understands the necessity of the GF diet,

an adult understands that if the cost is too much they can do without,

and an adult deals with doing without much better than a small child can.

I'm the mother of 1 Celiac, almost 4 (siblings are questionable dx).

I did buy the GF bread, cookies, and mixes in the beginning and he

would not eat it b/c he simply was not into eating period (food = pain

issue and we're still dealing with it 8 mo later).

The prepared GF 'snack' items are pretty gross IMO and $$, but not

much more $$ than a bag of Nabisco cookies at the grocery store. The

mixes taste better, but are expensive.

Macraroni and Cheese is the killer for me. I'm sure I could make it

for less, but it's a time factor. The Rice Pasta elbow noodles are

not too $$ when you consider the child will only eat 1/2 c prepared.

That is another issue, portion out the expensive stuff and round out

the meal with veggies, fruits, etc.

I found that from scratch is even better tasting and cost less. It is

a time factor (and I have to clean up the kitchen super well before I

start).

There are inexpensive sources for Rice Flour, corn starch and Tapioca

starch which is a basic Bette Hagman blend for bread, cake, etc. Of

course I really think that the Glycemic index of things made like this

will reek havoc on the body in the long term, if not in the short

term. I'm working on inexpensive sources for more high protein flours

now that I know what I like to bake with (key there, I've been trying

stuff out for a few months, what one family likes isn't always what

another likes -- the experiementing has been slightly expensive to

invest in to start at $3/ 1 lb bag of specialty flour, but the yield

is still cheaper than the $4 a 1/2 loaf size of bread in the end.

The local library is a great place to start. Check out Gluten Free

cook books, Danna Korn writes on children w/ Celiac disease...

Convenient foods whether GF or not are always more expensive than

making it yourself. And there are a lot of mainstream grocery store

items that are GF. Our staples are meat, veggies and fruits -- all

other things are not necessary for every day living and they cost more

too GF or not.

Rejoyce

Winchester, VA

[Guest guest]

It is completely understandable how you are feeling. But hang in

there. With time you will learn more foods that you can feed your

daughter. I only buy specially made GF items about 3 times a year.

This includes premade goodies & mixes. You just have to learn the

less expensive mainstream items. And this group is great, if you

ever need to know about a food that is questionable to you, just

ask! You'll get tons of responses & help.

For a quick easy inexpensive kid friendly meal, try Tinkyada pasta,

Velveeta cheese, & organic tomato soup. Just mix them together

after the pasta is cooked. Its delicious. And healthier than Kraft

Mac & Cheese. The pasta has to be bought where they sell GF pasta,

health food store, or health food section in the grocery store. It

doesn't cost much and 1 bag will last awhile if its just for your

daughter. I buy the 'box' of tomato soup. You can use some, close

the top, and save the rest for another day!

You can always use rice for a side dish also. Very cheap, and when

topped with soy sauce or cheese its very tasty. For lunches, ham &

cheese roll-ups (Literally, just sliced deli ham & american cheese

rolled together), with some fruit & Smart-Food popcorn or potato

chips. And of course, a treat... 2 mini Peppermint patties! I took

this to school for lunch for YEARS!!

Some day when you do have time (you sound very busy!!), take a trip

to the grocery store by yourself and browse (for a few hrs if

needed). You'll be surprised at how much is there that is OK and

doesn't cost a fortune. It will help you get a better feel for the

diet and hopefully relieve you of some of the stress.

Take a deep breath! We know how you are feeling and will help out

when needed. It is a BIG deal, but you dont have to deal with it

alone!

>

> I'm new to the group and I was reading through some of the posts,

which some

> were typical of what I'd already heard from someone I spoke to in

a local

> celiac group, but it all comes down to the same thing, at least

for me. MONEY.

> This woman kept telling me, oh it's really no big deal. Yeah well

if you're

> the wife of a well known doctor that brings in the big bucks to

the point you

> yourself don't have to work, I'm pretty sure it isn't a big deal

because you

> can afford whatever you want or need no matter what. It was

frustrating

> because that's all I kept getting told over and over. It is a

big deal to me.

> I'm a single mom, just had reconstructive surgery of both of my

legs which I

> had thought were totally recovered, but I'm dealing with my 3rd

internal

> issue with one leg and a deep infection that is threatening the

loss of my leg.

> I just went back to work last week to find out my hours had been

cut, and I

> started school full time the next day which I couldn't afford if

it weren't a

> learn now pay later kind of deal. But I'm so exhausted with

trying to keep

> up with everything, I feel like I'm sinking. My daughter isn't

home often

> right now with me being in and out of the hospital, and when I'm

not there, I'm

> at work or school which I go to school until late at night so she

stays at my

> mom's those nights. I found one store that I can get her some

gluten free

> products that she likes, but there are so few that I feel like

she's being

> forced to starve, and now found out she's pre-diabetic. A lady

that helps

> people find what they need at the health food store has been my

only help. She

> gave my daughter free items so she would known if she liked them

before I spent

> the money to buy them, and she even gave her a $50 gift card.

But it's

> still a struggle and no, it's not as simple as avoiding the all

American typical

> diet of processed foods to make things easier. I'm thankful this

group is

> around because the local group here is ran by a nutritionist that

talks down to

> you and focuses the conversation on how many conventions she's

spoken at

> instead of helping you find ways of getting what you need and

speaking as if

> she's saying " I know everything, you know nothing " , not to

mention for some odd

> reason I seem to be the only single mom struggling with providing

my

> daughters nutritional needs because of finances. Sorry to ramble

on, but I'm at the

> end of my rope at this point and could really use some other

advise than

> " it's really not that hard " . Thanks for your time.

>

> PJ

>

[Guest guest]

Hi,

Sounds like you have a lot on your plate

and are very overwhelmed. It is hard to get your head around this diet at

first. It does get easier!

I do 99% of my shopping at Walmart.

They have a new labeling policy and are beginning to put gluten free on many of

their great value brand labels. This has been great! It saves

having to make a phone call to check it out. I only had to change a

few things as far as cooking staples go. We switched from Kikkoman soy sauce

to La Choy or San-J. I had to quit using s soups in casseroles. I now

buy Progresso Mushroom soup in quantity when it goes on sale at our local

grocery stores.

It would probably be best to start with

what you are used to having that needs to be replaced. If you ask

specific questions someone here probably has an answer. There are so many

great recipes in the files here! I have gotten lots of ideas and inspiration

on this site.

Your job is to begin to focus on what you

CAN eat – not what you can’t have. For example, it all got

better for my daughter when she realized that most of her favorite candies are

gf. As long as she can have chocolate she can deal with most

anything. I think that will help when you begin to realize there really

is a lot out there that is available to you – at reasonable prices –

certainly cheaper than fast food. Fast food burns the budget in a hurry!

Let us know what your daughter’s favorites

are and maybe we can help.

Becky

From: SillyYaks [mailto:SillyYaks ] On Behalf Of missbluej05@...

Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2006

9:34 AM

To: SillyYaks

Subject: Re: New to

the group

I'm new to the

group and I was reading through some of the posts, which some were typical of

what I'd already heard from someone I spoke to in a local celiac group, but it

all comes down to the same thing, at least for me. MONEY. This woman kept

telling me, oh it's really no big deal. Yeah well if you're the wife of a well

known doctor that brings in the big bucks to the point you yourself don't have

to work, I'm pretty sure it isn't a big deal because you can afford whatever

you want or need no matter what. It was frustrating because that's all I

kept getting told over and over. It is a big deal to me. I'm a

single mom, just had reconstructive surgery of both of my legs which I had

thought were totally recovered, but I'm dealing with my 3rd internal issue with

one leg and a deep infection that is threatening the loss of my leg. I

just went back to work last week to find out my hours had been cut, and I

started school full time the next day which I couldn't afford if it weren't a

learn now pay later kind of deal. But I'm so exhausted with trying to

keep up with everything, I feel like I'm sinking. My daughter isn't home

often right now with me being in and out of the hospital, and when I'm not

there, I'm at work or school which I go to school until late at night so she

stays at my mom's those nights. I found one store that I can get her some

gluten free products that she likes, but there are so few that I feel like

she's being forced to starve, and now found out she's pre-diabetic. A

lady that helps people find what they need at the health food store has been my

only help. She gave my daughter free items so she would known if she

liked them before I spent the money to buy them, and she even gave her a $50

gift card. But it's still a struggle and no, it's not as simple as

avoiding the all American typical diet of processed foods to make things

easier. I'm thankful this group is around because the local group here is

ran by a nutritionist that talks down to you and focuses the conversation on

how many conventions she's spoken at instead of helping you find ways of

getting what you need and speaking as if she's saying " I know everything,

you know nothing " , not to mention for some odd reason I seem to be the

only single mom struggling with providing my daughters nutritional needs

because of finances. Sorry to ramble on, but I'm at the end of my rope at

this point and could really use some other advise than " it's really not

that hard " . Thanks for your time.

PJ

[Guest guest]

My Mom was a single mom, and I was diagnosed at three. So I know how

hard it is financially. It was a real struggle for her to find the

time and money to make things for me to eat.

If you have a trader joe's near you, you can find GF brown rice

pasta for $2 for a reasonably big bag. They also have good, really

cheap rice crackers.

Potatoes, beans, corn tortillas and rice are all great, cheap, GF

foods. Get a book on cooking with potatoes or rice from the library,

and you will be surprised at how many things you can do with them. A

lot of people are into crockpot cooking- this may be easier for you

than messing around on a stove for hours.

Muffins are one really easy thing to make gluten free. You can just

use plain rice flour or rice and corn meal (for corn muffins) and

follow a regular, easy recipe. Keep out as many as your daughter can

eat and freeze the rest- she can microwave them as she needs, wants

them. Waffles and pancakes are another fairly easy " bread " meal. Any

regular recipe for a fruit bread like banana bread, zuccini bread

etc. will adapt well with a simple substitution of flour.

Bette Hagman has a book out of " fast and easy " recipes- she has

things in there like instructions for making Rice A Roni, Buttermilk

pancake mix (REALLY GOOD), and other things that, once made, can

make your life a lot easier.

Produce can be the cheapest and healthiest part of your diet- If you

can find an international market, farmer's market, or belong to a

Costco, you can get large quantity (or normal quantity) for less. I

don't know how excited your kid is going to be about carrots, but

there are lots of good snacking veggies that she might even be

enthusiastic about with some GF dressing. (Jicama, Carrots, red

peppers -from Costco or Trader Joe's or other cheap source-, celery

with peanut buter and raisins - personally i hate celery but kids

differ..) Sweet potatoes or Regular potatoes can be sliced up and

put in the oven with seasoning to make easy home fries. Popcorn is a

great idea. Let her go crazy with the spices to make it her own!

Also- while less healthy- in the grocery store you can find many

convenience foods like frozen french fries that are GF. Amy's has

natural frozen GF meals that are SUPER easy, and they can sometimes

be found at Costco in 8 package packs. She also has lots of GF soups

that you may be able to find on sale. (Regular price is expensive).

[Guest guest]

PJ wrote:

> I'm a single mom, just had reconstructive surgery of both of my

legs which I

> had thought were totally recovered, but I'm dealing with my 3rd

internal

> issue with one leg and a deep infection that is threatening the

loss of my leg.

> I just went back to work last week to find out my hours had been

cut, and I

> started school full time the next day which I couldn't afford if it

weren't a

> learn now pay later kind of deal. But I'm so exhausted with trying

to keep

> up with everything, I feel like I'm sinking.

My God, PJ, that's a lot to deal with all at once! I had an infant and

a toddler when I became seriously ill, and I was sick for five years.

I was absolutely overwhelmed by the task of caring for them and

running a household. I remember the hopeless feeling I had when anyone

said, " Oh but surely you could just do this one little thing... " Hard

for the healthy to understand just how difficult daily life can be. I

know that sinking feeling.

And I was a fulltime mother with a supportive husband and no money

troubles. I can't even imagine what it's like for you. I have no

practical advice for you, just empathy.

I wonder if you could get some help from a church or temple in your

neighborhood? I've heard that many will help if asked.

Best,

[Guest guest]

I am so sorry to hear about your dog. We had our dear Mandy for over 16 years when she died.

Betty

Re: New to the group

Welcome Betty. Good start to recognize that you are an emotional eater. I have been too but this past weekend when my dog died I did not turn to food. I just felt the grief and cried a lot and it felt good. Sandy

Hello, I am new to the group, but not to dieting. I am 57 years old and dieting forever. Gained so much weight in the last few years. Yo Yo now it seems. I seemed to be better described as an emotional eater I see.2.4EATING STYLE: Emotional Unconscious EaterTRIGGER: Uncomfortable EmotionsCHARACTERISTIC: Stress or uncomfortable feelingstrigger eating -- especially when alone.I hope I can learn to control this and finally get my eating under control so I can finally lose and keep it off.Betty

[Guest guest]

I am so sorry to hear about your dog. We had our dear Mandy for over 16 years when she died.

Betty

Re: New to the group

Welcome Betty. Good start to recognize that you are an emotional eater. I have been too but this past weekend when my dog died I did not turn to food. I just felt the grief and cried a lot and it felt good. Sandy

Hello, I am new to the group, but not to dieting. I am 57 years old and dieting forever. Gained so much weight in the last few years. Yo Yo now it seems. I seemed to be better described as an emotional eater I see.2.4EATING STYLE: Emotional Unconscious EaterTRIGGER: Uncomfortable EmotionsCHARACTERISTIC: Stress or uncomfortable feelingstrigger eating -- especially when alone.I hope I can learn to control this and finally get my eating under control so I can finally lose and keep it off.Betty

[Guest guest]

I am so sorry to hear about your dog. We had our dear Mandy for over 16 years when she died.

Betty

Re: New to the group

Welcome Betty. Good start to recognize that you are an emotional eater. I have been too but this past weekend when my dog died I did not turn to food. I just felt the grief and cried a lot and it felt good. Sandy

Hello, I am new to the group, but not to dieting. I am 57 years old and dieting forever. Gained so much weight in the last few years. Yo Yo now it seems. I seemed to be better described as an emotional eater I see.2.4EATING STYLE: Emotional Unconscious EaterTRIGGER: Uncomfortable EmotionsCHARACTERISTIC: Stress or uncomfortable feelingstrigger eating -- especially when alone.I hope I can learn to control this and finally get my eating under control so I can finally lose and keep it off.Betty

[Guest guest]

Thanks.  She gave us a lot of good years, fun and laughter and love.  Sandy

 

I am so sorry to hear about your dog. We had our dear Mandy for over 16 years when she died.

 

Betty

 

 

Re: New to the group

 

Welcome Betty.  Good start to recognize that you are an emotional eater.  I have been too but this past weekend when my dog died I did not turn to food.  I just felt the grief and cried a lot and it felt good.  Sandy

 

Hello, I am new to the group, but not to dieting. I am 57 years old and dieting forever. Gained so much weight in the last few years. Yo Yo now it seems. I seemed to be better described as an emotional eater I see.2.4EATING STYLE: Emotional Unconscious EaterTRIGGER: Uncomfortable EmotionsCHARACTERISTIC: Stress or uncomfortable feelingstrigger eating -- especially when alone.I hope I can learn to control this and finally get my eating under control so I can finally lose and keep it off.Betty

[Guest guest]

Thanks.  She gave us a lot of good years, fun and laughter and love.  Sandy

 

I am so sorry to hear about your dog. We had our dear Mandy for over 16 years when she died.

 

Betty

 

 

Re: New to the group

 

Welcome Betty.  Good start to recognize that you are an emotional eater.  I have been too but this past weekend when my dog died I did not turn to food.  I just felt the grief and cried a lot and it felt good.  Sandy

 

Hello, I am new to the group, but not to dieting. I am 57 years old and dieting forever. Gained so much weight in the last few years. Yo Yo now it seems. I seemed to be better described as an emotional eater I see.2.4EATING STYLE: Emotional Unconscious EaterTRIGGER: Uncomfortable EmotionsCHARACTERISTIC: Stress or uncomfortable feelingstrigger eating -- especially when alone.I hope I can learn to control this and finally get my eating under control so I can finally lose and keep it off.Betty

[Guest guest]

Thanks.  She gave us a lot of good years, fun and laughter and love.  Sandy

 

I am so sorry to hear about your dog. We had our dear Mandy for over 16 years when she died.

 

Betty

 

 

Re: New to the group

 

Welcome Betty.  Good start to recognize that you are an emotional eater.  I have been too but this past weekend when my dog died I did not turn to food.  I just felt the grief and cried a lot and it felt good.  Sandy

 

Hello, I am new to the group, but not to dieting. I am 57 years old and dieting forever. Gained so much weight in the last few years. Yo Yo now it seems. I seemed to be better described as an emotional eater I see.2.4EATING STYLE: Emotional Unconscious EaterTRIGGER: Uncomfortable EmotionsCHARACTERISTIC: Stress or uncomfortable feelingstrigger eating -- especially when alone.I hope I can learn to control this and finally get my eating under control so I can finally lose and keep it off.Betty