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Lisa -

I had the same problems after being diagnosed with celiac disease.
 I've discovered that the key to weight management is no different for
celiacs than for everyone else - portion/ calorie control, limiting
fat and saturated fat to 30% and 10% (respectively) of calories when
balanced over a week, and aerobic and weight-bearing exercises.

I think the problem for celiacs is usually portion control.  For many
years, we could eat all we wanted to without gaining, and often,
losing weight.  The key for your sister is to learn how much she needs
to eat and exercise to maintain her desired weight.  I suggest
starting with a book like Fit for Life which explains the interaction
of food and exercise and gives charts for estimating the amount of
calories someone her size should eat to maintain her desired weight.

At first she may need to count calories literally, but after awhile it
becomes second nature and she won't have to.  She'll instinctually
know whether she has eaten more or less than desired on a particular
day, and, then, can adjust her exercise and eating plans for the rest
of the week accordingly.

Celiacs, like all people, have to develop a healthy relationship with
food.  Hope that helps!

Colleen Kavanagh
Washington, DC
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