Quitting Pasta

Ellenrosek

Is quitting pasta a good idea?

michellechawner

No need to unless you have a gluten allergy.

I eat it, just less of it. Unless it is a major trigger - there's gluten in bread too, are you quiting that as well?

neanderthin

With 8% obesity in Italy, they would probably say no. But if you can't control your overall portions and you eat lots of pasta, maybe cut back a little.........moderation maybe.

h9dlb

wholewheat rather than white pasta but why eat it anyway its full of carb and tastes crap

vjohn04

No!

dianeb613

Horrible idea IMO.

donrdon

Everything in moderation. Pasta's not a bad thing. Control the size of your servings.

CarlydogsMom

I gave it up completely because I felt it was disproportionately too high in calories with too little actual/real nutrition (even the whole wheat; very little fiber, not alot of vitamin contribution). As a replacement (since I make a killer pasta sauce with tons of veggies and lean elk sausage), I buy those bags of pre-made "broccoli slaw." Little shoe-string-like cuts of broccoli. I steam the bag in the microwave about 5 minutes before the sauce is ready, and pour my sauce over half of the steamed broccoli slaw. I save the other half for another meal.

I now like it so much I prefer the steamed broccoli slaw over pasta; there's a nuttier flavor, a better texture (somewhat crunchy but still soft)--I don't miss pasta at all. Also, the difference in calories is like 250 (pasta) v. 25 (broccoli slaw). Win-win.

musenchild

You don't need to, but if you're like me, pasta may be a trigger. Every time I measure out the serving size and constrain myself to that, I feel more deprived than if I just didn't have it at all.

I have pasta sauces on quinoa, brown rice, zucchini noodles, bed of wilted spinach, some broccoli, etc, instead. Much more satisfying.

Splurge day occasionally includes a "real" serving (read: giant plate, 4-5 servings) of pasta.

Do what works for you. Moderation. It's a thing. But it's a thing that doesn't work for me 100% of the time.

herblackwings39

There's no reason to give up any food if you enjoy it and aren't allergic to it.

grimendale

Had pasta today, in fact. Still losing weight. As long as you accurately track how much you're eating, and have room in your calories for it, knock yourself out.

jessicafunkyy

Quitting white pasta would be a good idea but if you still eat it I doubt it will hinder your weight loss. Less pasta or whole wheat pasta is just healthier.

quiltlovinlisa

I haven't really "quit" anything. However there are foods that I avoid because they cause cravings or I have hard time controlling portions.

tigersword

With 8% obesity in Italy, they would probably say no. But if you can't control your overall portions and you eat lots of pasta, maybe cut back a little.........moderation maybe.

This. The problem isn't pasta. The problem is some people have no idea what "1" serving of pasta is. A pound of pasta on its own (typical pasta box) should serve 8 people. Add in other ingredients (meat sauce, veggies, oil, cheese, whatever) and you can easily feed 15 or more people with a pound of pasta.

tigersword

Quitting white pasta would be a good idea but if you still eat it I doubt it will hinder your weight loss. Less pasta or whole wheat pasta is just healthier.

Why?

kazsjourney

I love pasta! As I have PCOS i found eating starchy carbs at dinner time not a great idea so I avoid them. But at least once a week I will have starchy carbs with my dinner. I would try and avoid stopping eating it unless it really does hinder your weight loss...and I would never say "im giving up pasta" cos that tends to make me think non stop about it lol...if I go out for dinner....you can guarantee tho I will be having pasta!

trudijoy

if you love your pasta its a terrible idea because you'll feel like you're depriving yourself. just eat it in a more controlled way

mookybargirl

Some kind of pasta dish is dinner for me 3/4 times a week. Even with pasta, I keep that meal to about 400-500 calories so it's not a problem for me to build it in to my calories. Before MFP, my portion was twice the size, lol.

I use 75g of pasta as a portion these days

sozisraw

Its not essential to quit it , but I don't eat it any more, there are many other foods available!

mgoblue64

I gave it up completely because I felt it was disproportionately too high in calories with too little actual/real nutrition (even the whole wheat; very little fiber, not alot of vitamin contribution). As a replacement (since I make a killer pasta sauce with tons of veggies and lean elk sausage), I buy those bags of pre-made "broccoli slaw." Little shoe-string-like cuts of broccoli. I steam the bag in the microwave about 5 minutes before the sauce is ready, and pour my sauce over half of the steamed broccoli slaw. I save the other half for another meal.



What a great idea. I eat the broccoli slaw often. Never thought of doing it that way.

potatocar

Your body won't be missing out on much. If you think your mind will, though, then just have less of it.
Don't understand why everyone's so big on "everything in moderation". Not EVERYTHING is good for you, even in moderation.

Celebi03

I eat pasta almost everyday. Still lose weigh. The key is to control your portions.

Alatariel75

I make yummy pasta sauce and have half the pasta, bulked up with veggies. Cauliflower hold the sauce well and ribbonned zucchini goes well with spaghetti.

jennifer_417

No.

VeganCoco

I love pasta but it's a massive issue for control for portion control for me, I could eat it for days!

I also like wholegrain pasta but not quite as much ( i.e could not eat it for days!) so i switched to that and it solved the problem.

In conclusion, try brown pasta, if you still can't control your consumption then cut it out for a while and see how it goes.

I find bulgar whear a great pasta alternative

nikilis

its not a bit deal, I hardly eat it, and its not exactly vital to your diet.

cutting out carbs completely would be a bad idea.



but anyway....

its not gonna make a difference to your weight loss

Flab2fitfi

I love pasta although mine has to be gluten free due to Coeliacs disease. It one of the only gluten free foods i tend to buy and its everyones favourite in the house.

dsjohndrow

There is no correct answer to this question because EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT. That said, many people are carb sensitive. I will also note that MFP's default carb settings are on the high side. Therefore, you can try increasing your protein intake with lean red meat, fish, poultry, nuts, beans, legumes, and low-fat dairy such as Greek yogurt and goats cheese.

IMHO - I stay away from anything that is not whole grain when it comes to grain based products. The best carbs come from fruits and veggies, and the second best are from whole grains.

Good luck.

twhite4550

I think pasta in not bad at all. It's one of my favorite too, a great substitute for rice.

_CrepeSuzette_

Instead of quitting pasta, try to limit/eliminate the condiment, such as that weird fatty cheese salsa that i see often in some movies/tv shows (don't know if you eat it too, but the heart of the matter is to pay attention to the seasoning ) .
I eat everyday 50/60gr of pasta with vegetables or tomato sauce and i lost about 24 lbs so far .

joannedemarco

Hi, I agree with moderation. I am Italian and pasta is like water to me. I switched to a whole grain pasta plus (Safeway/Vons) brand. You have to weigh it dry and 2 ounces dry is a serving. 190 Cal, 1.5 mg fat, and 10g protein. Load your sauce up with your favorite veggies and it makes it more flavorful. I like my pasta al dente, but this is better softer, I can live with it. In the end, big flavors can enhance any not so alone tasty food. Remember the goal is not to give up everything while dieting....the goal is to change eating patterns and habits for a life time. I have failed many diets after succeeding them because in the end I made no real changes in my life. Best of luck to you.