I don't have Celiac, but I found out in Feb that I'm allergic to wheat (I had suspected it for a long time). It causes serious breathing difficulties and triggers asthma attacks, so as a racer I have eliminated it from my diet. And almost immediately I lost weight (which has more to do with the fact that I over-consumed pasta than than wheat is evil -- it's not).

Like you (and most Americans) I lived on pasta and bread. Somehow, I've been able to get enough carbs to continue to ride and race at a high level. The best substitute for me has been corn -- tortillas are great! Rice also works. Oats are good too. But I sure do miss beer and pizza and hamburgers (not the same without the bun).

If you have a Trader Joes or similar health food grocery in your area, you'll find a ton of substitutes for wheat pasta and wheat bread. I stay away from them but I know lots of folks who love them.

Good luck to you! Celiac isn't a death sentence. Once you've learned how to eliminate and replace wheat in your diet, I'm sure you'll start feeling much better.

And isn't it great to finally know what was wrong with you?