Found on: https://www.wheatbellyblog.com/2019/06/eight-years-of-wheat-belly-successes/
I was looking back over the last 8 years since the first Wheat Belly book was released. It’s been 8 years of astounding, truly breathtaking stories of success over weight issues, health, and physical transformations that skeptics even today claim are impossible. It’s been a virtual avalanche of wonderful stories. Although I’ve seen all of them, often more than once, I could not help but be overcome with satisfaction and pride for the many, many spectacular photos and stories people have shared.
So I thought it would be fun to re-post a small sample of some of these stories dating back from the start of the Wheat Belly lifestyle back in 2011. If you see yourself in this post, please post an update!
2011–Anonymous
“I have had suffered in secret with what I thought was bulimia for 30 years. I can’t even believe it, but since giving up gluten I no longer have the urge to throw up. I used to feel sick after nearly every meal. I seriously thought I would eventually die from an injury to my esophagus.
“I have not felt sick even once since giving up gluten. Not once. I feel free for the first time in memory.
“I am astounded by how different my body feels, and I never even knew how bad I felt because it was all I ever had felt…it was my “normal.” I had to share this with someone and because my “eating disorder” has been completely in secret, I can’t tell anyone I know.
“(I should mention that about 10 years ago I was tested for celiac disease because I have extended family members with confirmed diagnoses, but all my tests were negative.) I don’t care what their tests say— I will never eat wheat again.
“My family laughs when I say this because I have never stuck to a diet in my entire life, but this is different. I feel in control of my body for the first time. I am near tears writing this. I can’t believe my struggle is over and I won:)”
2012–Jenn
“Going wheat-free has been a life changer.
“At my worst, I was experiencing heartburn, foot pain and swelling, back pain, coughing and head-aches. I was afraid to go to the doctor for fear of what he would tell me.
“Now, I am 180 days in and 72 pounds down. The wheezing has stopped, I sleep better at night and I am not having foot pain and swelling — and the headaches and heartburn have disappeared completely. I went from not being able to tie my own shoes without getting out of breath to running and working out.
“Going wheat-free has given me the opportunity to live a normal, active life again and to enjoy playing soccer with my kids!”
2013–Lisa
“About 3 years ago I was struggling with crazy inflammation: moderate at times, but also spiking and leaving me barely able to walk.
“I was turning 40 and felt 90. Doctors diagnosed me with ‘fibromayalgia’ and ‘autoimmune disorder–etiology unknown’ and gave me pain pills and steroids, which I tried but the side effects were terrible. I knew they weren’t the answer, but I had no idea how to figure out what was wrong.
“I basically suffered for years until I found your book. Within a week–-days, really-–of staying away from wheat, my pain was gone. My stomach issues, which had plagued me for several years, as well: gone.
“I climbed a mountain on my 43rd birthday with my two daughters. Two weeks prior (before I found your book) I could barely climb the stairs. At the top of that mountain, I cried like a baby, so thankful for the chance to do this with my girls and live a full life again. Sometimes I can’t believe I feel this good.
“I now row on my rowing machine 1500 meters a day, and will do more as times goes on. It feels great: no joint pain, no trigger points. I could go on and on here, but all I really need to say is thank you.”
2014–Cindy
“I have been wheat-free since reading your book 10 weeks ago and have lost 14 kilos [30.8 lbs] in those 10 short weeks! I have NEVER been able to lose more than a few kilos at a time and, when I did, it always came hurtling back, fatter than ever each and every time.
“Before I read Wheat Belly, I was in constant turmoil over eating, I couldn’t understand how the educated, intelligent, strong-willed person I believed myself to be could be totally defeated by food and food cravings.
“I was always bloated (huge wheat belly!), lethargic, anxious, angry, irrational, depressed and always hungry, a perpetual, desperate, and insatiable hunger that persisted despite being stuffed full (with wheat and wheat products!). I was completely exhausted by my preoccupation with eating, not eating, dieting, binging, crying, hating myself, dieting again, binging, hating myself — I was at the end of my rope. Until Wheat Belly…
“After cutting out the wheat (and all processed junk) I could barely believe the feeling of calm that descended upon my life. The weight dropped off, depression lifted and I, too, experienced all of the amazing things everyone else has reported.
“I now love food, but I rarely think about it anymore or, should I say, obsess about it anymore. I haven’t counted one calorie, have never considered the fat content of the organic meats and whole foods I am enjoying, and the weight continues to drop off. I have started exercising just because I have so much energy and I feel like jumping around. I feel amazing, like I can truly start living the rest of my life as it was meant to be lived, something I honestly thought I was (sadly) never going to be able to do. I am free.”
2015–Jean
“Left upper to right lower represents 11 months and 67 lbs. My starting weight was 221 and, in the last picture, I weighed 154.
“I have been wheat-free since July and totally grain-free since August.This weekend I had a breakthrough. I spent the whole weekend performing projects. Saturday, I cleaned and swept the garage, which included moving boxes of full canning jars. Then, on Sunday, my husband and I planted 108 plants in the garden.Neither morning did I wake up in pain. Considering that I have chronic osteoarthritis, this is a huge victory for me. There were days when I couldn’t get out of bed the next day after doing a project. I am absolutely stunned that I am not in pain.
“I wish everyone with inflammatory diseases would learn about how to live pain free in a natural way.”
2016–Karen
“The first pic was from Christmas, 2014. I started Wheat Belly on Oct 15th, 2015.
“In 3 months, I went from 224 all the way down to 185! My husband also went from 278 down to 242.We exercised, too, about 30 mins a day, 6 days a week. We also walked on trails with our dogs for about 45 mins on Saturday and Sundays.
“I was pre-diabetic, depressed, sick, achy and had IBS, fibromyalgia, anxiety, and panic attacks, now all reversed. I can’t believe how I looked. I’m so happy now. I’m 40 pounds away from my goal, which is 150, but I will get there.”
2017–Susan
“Started Wheat Belly Sept. 2017 left pic. Oct. 2017 top right pic inflammation was way down face color was still pretty bad. November 2017 middle right pic skin tone is much better and then last bottom right pic was Jan 2018 on my 4th month anniversary.
“Down 12 pounds but it is so much more than that. No migraines, reduced joint pain, no brain fog, my tummy feels good! Lots to smile about now! Love the support and encouragement from everyone. It has been life changing for me!
2018–Adam
“June 2nd, 2017 on the left, I was 2 months gluten-free, pre Wheat Belly 10-Day Grain Detox. December 13th, 2018 on the right. I am 7 months since the 10-Day Detox.
“No more medications for sleep or allergies. I sleep better that I have in years. More energy. Less gray hair, more stamina, rarely hungry, and I can walk or hike several miles without having to stop multiple times to catch my breath.
“This Way Of Eating has benefited me in more ways than I could have imagined. For those just beginning, stay on the path and keep moving forward. The rewards are worth every moment.
“People no longer think my kids are my grandkids. Several ladies had commented to my wife on how good I look.”
2019–Luisa
“2017. Tired, in pain, eating gluten free but still with a lot of troubles. I have PCOS and I’m celiac. I had sleep problems, inflammation, constant pain, headache and migraines and was depressed.
“2018. I had been doing Wheat Belly for 3 months feeling much better, my symptoms are gone, losing weight and feeling much better.
“2019. Today I am very thankful for Dr. Davis research, because otherwise I won’t be feeling like I feel today, happy and healthy.
“BTW. I’m 43 today!”
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