I am new to your site, having been over at BT for the past 2 months or so. I'd never been on any site before then- whole new world to me and a great support system.

I have been gluten free for about 7 months and it is worth all the "giving up" of glutenous foods.

I am not certain that this is the book you are looking for- but this one is new, Nov'06, addresses gluten free living and is easy to read.

Titled: The Gluten Connection, by Shari Lieberman. She gives excellent information and much resourceful data. The book can be purchased for abt $18.

I was diagnosed originally with dystonia and gluten ataxia, I am free of all symptoms on a gluten free diet. I lost 40 lbs to boot and that wasn't even part of my hopes.

I have followed this diet very carefully as just the tiniest amount of gluten will result in an ataxia event for me. Eliminating bread will help a little, but it won't go far enough to eleviating fluid retention helping you reduce your weight. I lost the first 22 lbs in about 5 weeks.

I agree with Kim, inflamation causes fluid retention. It was also explained to me that our body holds fluid to protect itself from the inflamation. That "jellowy fat" as I call it, is often fluid retention. Where ever that is, most likely your body is storing the offender like gluten or casein, resulting in inflamation and fluid retention.

Removing gluten was the best thing I ever did to improve my health. Then a few other things surfaced. I can't have corn, nightshades, (yes, this includes my favorite- potatoes) or soy. With these things out of my diet- I am a size 6pants! Many people with celiac are trying to gain weight, but this was not my experience. The only time I have ever worn a size 6 is when I had size 6 shoes for a brief time before I jumped to an 8.

Kim's plan for an elimination diet is a good idea as it could be something else that is your key trigger. but in my opinion, gluten is good for noone- All will benefit from a gluten free diet.

Leslie
teaandtoastgirl on BT