<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> Thanks so much to all who responded. Having just joined the list, my heart was touched by your support. Guess we all need to hang in there! A short summary of your information follows: The flours that we use are higher in carbs/calories than other flours. GF foods are higher in calories and fat due to the eggs, cheeses and other binders we use. Other food allergies may be causing weight gain or water retention. Strong bones are heavier! It's a trade-off: gaining weight but ultimately feeling better and being healthier. Since many of us are always hungry, we're eating more. In order to lose weight, we have to expend more calories than we ingest..... Medications, esp HRT and those for osteoporosis have weight gain as side effects. Weight gain is initially common, and usually tapers off. Our bodies are adjusting to finally being able to absorb food. Also, our bodies are storing up food now because of the starvation syndrome many of us experienced before going GF. Corn/rice metabolize differently. We eat more starches and sugars. Some wonderful websites you suggested: www.forums.delphi.com/celiac www.betterhealthusa.com *** call 1-800-684-2231 and ask for Lisa Durrow. She will send a free video explaining how food allergies cause weight gain. Hope this helps you as it has made me feel so much better! It is won- derful to have a group of people who understand celiac! God bless you all, Linda