No bread plus calorie counting
joolieb1
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I lost nearly 2 stone, stopped counting calories and put a stone back on despite being very active. Back on calorie counting, stopped eating any bread and replaced that with healthy food and that stone gained, gone! Now I'm about to go even further, lose another stone and reach my goal. Bread had to go, tummy feels better for it and losing toast and butter has been painful but worth it, it's about choices
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Well done! You are looking good
I took a quick peek at your diary, if you find your loss is slowing try using a digital food scale for more accuracy in your logging.
I also noticed that you are not always eating to your calorie goal. If you are losing the amount per week you expect, don't worry about it (logging inaccuracies), but if you start losing too fast or start feeling too tired to do your normal activities, you have room to eat more.
Cheers, h.7 -
Well done!!
I too tend to cut bread and carbs, so hard over Christmas but back on the trail today!!
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Congrats! I know some people might say you can still eat bread and lose weight. While that's true, I'm also not a fan of bread and have a minimal amount of it in my diet. When I do have bread, I go for thin-sliced whole grain and/or sprouted bread and I notice a huge difference in the way I digest that from regular white bread. Also, you're adorable.3
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I rarely eat bread too. Im hypoglycaemic so going almost paleo and cutting carbs helps to stabalize my blood pressure and reduces my appetite.
These days i find most grain products distasteful. My tastes have changed and i no longer enjoy pasta or rice or bread etc. Id rather have pasta sauce over steamed veg.1 -
I don't eat bread much either. I find everyday run-of-the-mill sandwich bread not very good anymore. And for what you get, you take a big calorie hit so I just do without it. I will "splurge" such as at my Christmas lasagna dinner and have a slice of good Italian bread with butter on it. Now, that, I enjoy!3
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Bread doesn't cause weight gain unless you're eating excess calories. Congrats on your weight loss so far, but don't be afraid to eat bread if you enjoy it 16
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bread seems to be the new devil.
Not for me though, I eat 4-8 slices of bread every single day, and I still lose 1-2 pounds every week
You couldnt even pry my toast off my cold dead fingers, even if you tried.
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The is nothing inherently wrong with bread, but it is high in calories for the volume.
My inclination would be that by cutting bread you've significantly reduced your calorie intake, which is what's contributing to the weight loss.
My lunch yesterday was about 1000 calories, of which 400 was a nice pumpkin seeded loaf. Tasted lovely.8 -
MeanderingMammal wrote: »The is nothing inherently wrong with Brad, but it is high in calories for the volume.
My inclination would be that by cutting Brad you've significantly reduced your calorie intake, which is what's contributing to the weight loss.
My lunch yesterday was about 1000 calories, of which 400 was a nice pumpkin seeded loaf. Tasted lovely.
Depends on the bread. The bread I eat is a very manageable 45 calories per slice.3 -
Reducing simple carbs (like bread) worked wonders for me too. I know some people can eat them but there are some of us who really do better without. I've found that a protein centric diet helps me feel more satisfied and maintain more muscle mass.
Congrats on finding what works for you OP2 -
missmagnoliablossom wrote: »Depends on the bread. The bread I eat is a very manageable 45 calories per slice.
Point is, it's not some kind of miraculous food that deviates from the physics. Calories in vs calories out.
As long as it fits within the calorie targets then nothing to worry about.
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Yep. Little bread for me too. I use it for a splurge on a big sandwich or burger. Anything you can put on a sandwich, you can put in a salad.3
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MeanderingMammal wrote: »missmagnoliablossom wrote: »Depends on the bread. The bread I eat is a very manageable 45 calories per slice.
Point is, it's not some kind of miraculous food that deviates from the physics. Calories in vs calories out.
As long as it fits within the calorie targets then nothing to worry about.
... Never said anything to the opposite...1 -
I use digital scales and weigh all my food. I am very active, run three times a week and walk - never eat my exercise calories back and I lost weight consistently for some time. However, I got to a place where I was stuck and not losing. Although we all know that being calorie deficient results in weight loss, I still think changing things can refocus the body and mind again. Everyone is still unique and for me physically, I think that much refined wheat was not good for my digestion. Mentally, I love bread with butter and so I was putting a lot of empty calories into my body and using up a lot of my daily calories. Now I am using these on fruit, vegetables, whole grain cous cous - feeling less tired, more comfortable and healthier - one more pound, I will be in the 10 stone bracket4
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I love bread this would kill me. Why do you feel the need to cut out bread? I eat bread daily, Sometimes for multiple meals. Iv lost just fine, And very fast
Edit: I see. Whatever works for you and makes you feel good
I feel best with high carb diet so bread is a yummy welcome addition x3 4 -
JaydedMiss wrote: »I love bread this would kill me. Why do you feel the need to cut out bread? I eat bread daily, Sometimes for multiple meals. Iv lost just fine, And very fast
Several people said that cutting down on bread helps them reduce calories. Nothing difficult to understand about that!6 -
Have you updated your calories for every ~10lbs lost?I use digital scales and weigh all my food. I am very active, run three times a week and walk - never eat my exercise calories back and I lost weight consistently for some time. However, I got to a place where I was stuck and not losing. Although we all know that being calorie deficient results in weight loss, I still think changing things can refocus the body and mind again. Everyone is still unique and for me physically, I think that much refined wheat was not good for my digestion. Mentally, I love bread with butter and so I was putting a lot of empty calories into my body and using up a lot of my daily calories. Now I am using these on fruit, vegetables, whole grain cous cous - feeling less tired, more comfortable and healthier - one more pound, I will be in the 10 stone bracket
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JaydedMiss wrote: »I love bread this would kill me. Why do you feel the need to cut out bread? I eat bread daily, Sometimes for multiple meals. Iv lost just fine, And very fast
Edit: I see. Whatever works for you and makes you feel good I feel best with high carb diet so bread is a yummy welcome addition x3
I have a wheat allergy and found that most other refined carbs tend to leave me feeling overly bloated...and hungry again 5 minutes later. People have a variety of personal reasons and what works for you wouldn't work for me. Sounds like my way of life wouldn't work for you.
Why is it difficult to understand that some people cut things out to get their results?3 -
Congratulations on your success! You look great! I agree with you, changing things up even if you are not changing total calories seems to help shake things up. Maybe it just makes me more conscientious or something subliminal but I find that when I take a total break from something (like sugar or bread), everything falls a bit more in line.0
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JaydedMiss wrote: »I love bread this would kill me. Why do you feel the need to cut out bread? I eat bread daily, Sometimes for multiple meals. Iv lost just fine, And very fast
Several people said that cutting down on bread helps them reduce calories. Nothing difficult to understand about that!
Reduce yes, entirely eliminate, no..
The only reason to eliminate bread is if you have a medical reason to do so...9 -
Congrats on your results, OP.0
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Good for you!!!!! You look great....radiant!!! I don't do well with bread either...yes its a temptation...But my tummy don't like me after...I think its all the added junk..When I make my own dense bread I don't get that..But still do in moderation... I like the word above poison!!!! So many things are like that to many of us...Why I stay away from soda....And chips..etc...LoL.....Its my poison for sure!!!!! Best to you......1
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Congradulations! I am just starting, it is wonderful to see such success.0
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Nice! I don't eat bread either but only because I don't like it. Bread tastes so sweet to me, it's disgusting.0
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Asher_Ethan wrote: »Nice! I don't eat bread either but only because I don't like it. Bread tastes so sweet to me, it's disgusting.
A lot of what people say about additives in factory bread is overstated, but this one is fair - they add a lot of sugar. As a bread maker it annoys me, as it is totally unnecessary. I add no sugar to my white bread (I do add it to wholemeal as it brings out the flavour, but there is no technical necessity for it). Factory bread tends to have more salt than necessary as well.5 -
CattOfTheGarage wrote: »Asher_Ethan wrote: »Nice! I don't eat bread either but only because I don't like it. Bread tastes so sweet to me, it's disgusting.
A lot of what people say about additives in factory bread is overstated, but this one is fair - they add a lot of sugar. As a bread maker it annoys me, as it is totally unnecessary. I add no sugar to my white bread (I do add it to wholemeal as it brings out the flavour, but there is no technical necessity for it). Factory bread tends to have more salt than necessary as well.
So it doesn't mold or go stale before it's sold. Homemade bread lasts one day in my house.3 -
CattOfTheGarage wrote: »Asher_Ethan wrote: »Nice! I don't eat bread either but only because I don't like it. Bread tastes so sweet to me, it's disgusting.
A lot of what people say about additives in factory bread is overstated, but this one is fair - they add a lot of sugar. As a bread maker it annoys me, as it is totally unnecessary. I add no sugar to my white bread (I do add it to wholemeal as it brings out the flavour, but there is no technical necessity for it). Factory bread tends to have more salt than necessary as well.
This also varies from place to place. I think Australian bread has less sugar. I went to the US and couldn't eat any factory bread at all because the amount of sugar made me feel sick.1 -
Congrats on your success.
Although you lost weight because you reduced your calorie consumption, not due to giving up eating bread.4 -
Chef_Barbell wrote: »CattOfTheGarage wrote: »Asher_Ethan wrote: »Nice! I don't eat bread either but only because I don't like it. Bread tastes so sweet to me, it's disgusting.
A lot of what people say about additives in factory bread is overstated, but this one is fair - they add a lot of sugar. As a bread maker it annoys me, as it is totally unnecessary. I add no sugar to my white bread (I do add it to wholemeal as it brings out the flavour, but there is no technical necessity for it). Factory bread tends to have more salt than necessary as well.
So it doesn't mold or go stale before it's sold. Homemade bread lasts one day in my house.
True. The closer it gets to cake, the longer it keeps! I've got up to three or four days with the home made stuff, by keeping it in a sealed plastic box but wrapping it in a cloth to absorb moisture. Still, enriched breads do keep longer.
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