Hi, OTG

I'm sorry about your diagnosis, but glad for you at the same time. I, too, have had a recent diagnosis. In retrospect, I may have preferred celiac, as at least I would know immediately what to not eat. With Crohn's it's anyone's guess. It's going to take me some time to figure out what I can and can't eat and to understand this disease!

I know people who eat gluten-free, and often, I've surprised myself by choosing, based on flavour, gluten-free products myself. You'll do okay, really! There are lots of sources of carbs, including rice, corn, potatoes, and some interesting grains like quinoa.

As for carbo-loading - well, it's never really worked for me. Pasta, I think, has never gotten the energy to me when I wanted it. Potatoes, along with some kind of protein, has been the most fabulous energy food for me, for years! It was my favourite meal between laps during 24 hour racing, and also my favourite after-heavy-workout recovery food - whether that was after a long hard ride, or kickboxing.

If you want to chat about how you feel about your diagnosis, feel free to PM me. I'm new to this, too, and you may be surprised at some of your emotions!

Hugs,
~T~