<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>>

Hi all! Here's my summary about whether my losing 40 pounds in 8 months
upon going gf was an atypical response to the gf diet. Sorry it took so
long - I was in Chicago over the weekend.

25 people responded to my query (thanks to all of you!)

15 of these people reported that they had lost weight since going gf

7 of these people (5 of whom also lost weight and are included in the 15)
also stopped having migraines

8 people sent ideas and information [including excerpts from a Canadian
Celiac Association survey; info on the Zone, paleo, and Dr Atkin's diets;
recommendations for *Coelic Disease* by Cooke and Holmes (1984) ("what it
says about the weight problem is that CD affects your weight in only 60% of
cases, and when it does, 2/3 lose weight and 1/3 gain")]

I'm glad I'm in the smaller percentage that gained weight prior to going
gf, then lost it after going gf! If you're interested in a list of all
responses (with identifying info removed) (about 5 1/2 printed pages), I
can email it to you.

Chris Silker
Plymouth MN