It's been almost a year since I've been gluten free. I didn't really notice much of a difference in my face or anything until this year's birthday party this past weekend. Comparing it to pictures of last year...I just look so much more...alive. Bright and shiny. And no, it's not just the glasses. Take a look for yourself:

Me in May 2010...while still eating gluten and feeling basically like crap. Little to no energy, and this was about as much as I could smile and act happy.

Me in May 2011...feeling much better. See that smile? It's the smile of a gluten free girl with energy and pep, able to keep up with life and everyone around her!