Get your life back!
A bit about me: I was diagnosed with coeliac disease in 2003 after being anaemic for 30 years. I was aware of the condition because my grandfather had it too but I wasn’t aware that it was genetic. When I was diagnosed I had an appointment with the gastroenterolgist and another with a dietitian, I received some leaflets from Coeliac UK and some free samples of what I would loosely call ‘food’. I saw my doctor about getting food on prescription, he showed me a list and I picked a few things off it. Other than that I was pretty much left alone to get on with it.
I joined my local support group which has since closed because they were unable to recruit new committee members.
I got fed up of having to go to several different shops to get my food so in 2005 I decided to open a shop and an online store selling good quality gluten free food but sadly I had to close the business last year.
My experience: In that time I have learnt a hell of a lot not only about food and nutrition but also about how it is marketed to us. From talking to my customers and others on my mailing list I realised that what is needed is emotional support and good advice. I realised that changing the diet was relatively easy compared to the mental adjustment that was required. I have been to see coaches, an acupuncturist, a kinesiologist, a hypnotherapist and a psychologist, amongst others, to find out how they work which has helped me with other areas of my life too. I also put on a lot of weight after diagnosis and it was only after I made these changes that I was successfully able to lose 2 and a half stone in the last 6 months. My weight was bordering on obese so I was concerned about other health issues arising from that too.
The programme that will help you get your life back: I am now using the knowledge and connections I have made to write a book and to put together a programme to help other coeliacs make the necessary adjustments in their lives after diagnosis to enable them to become happier, healthier and live a more fulfilled life. This is not intended to be a replacement to the advice that people get from their doctors, dietitians and Coeliac UK but rather an addition to it to complete the circle so to speak.
As I develop the programme I am looking for 5 individuals to work with who are committed to making improvements in their lives. I would also be interested in hearing from other people who are just following their health professional’s advice to see how their progress compares.
If this would be of interest to you I would love to arrange a call with you. This programme will last around 8-12 weeks and in return for a good testimonial it will be absolutely free for the right 5 people. It is life-changing stuff and the knowledge that I share has literally cost me £1000s!! If you would be interested in the second option then you will also be amply rewarded for sharing your experiences.
Please rest assured that all your information will be kept strictly confidential and I will not use your name on any testimonials without your express permission.
