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Thoughts on bread?
spvlat
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A lot of people say that carbs are a "no" when it comes to weight loss. Do you think that a couple of slices of bread is going to prevent someone from losing weight even if the total amount of calories consumed per day is not overreached? In the past while I tried to lose weight, my nutritionist and I noticed that my body had a hard time metabolizing certain kinds of complex carbohydrates (especially pasta). It's been a few years since then and I'm trying to lose a couple of pounds by myself now and I was wondering if I could have avocado toast for breakfast again without sabotaging my diet.
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Barring medical reasons to restrict your carb intake, bread is fine in moderation. Just like any other food.15
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No. In the context of a calorie deficit, no food is going to keep you from losing weight.
I'm not sure what you mean by noticing that your body had trouble metabolizing complex carbohydrates (I'm assuming there are symptoms you're referring to). If you find that bread makes you ill, I'd avoid it. Other than that, there's no reason to eliminate it if you'd like to have it.7 -
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I’m not one of those people who say no to bread. Go ahead. The overall deficit will determine if you lose fat.5
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A lot of people say that carbs are a "no" when it comes to weight loss. Do you think that a couple of slices of bread is going to prevent someone from losing weight even if the total amount of calories consumed per day is not overreached? In the past while I tried to lose weight, my nutritionist and I noticed that my body had a hard time metabolizing certain kinds of complex carbohydrates (especially pasta). It's been a few years since then and I'm trying to lose a couple of pounds by myself now and I was wondering if I could have avocado toast for breakfast again without sabotaging my diet.
carbs have nothing to do with weight management...calories...
ETA: I don't actually eat much bread...but I'll throw down some potatoes8 -
There are basically two or three types of diets: 1) high protein and low or no carbs like Atkins or Paleo 2) High Carb and Low Protein or no meat diet, like the Target diet 3) moderate carbs and a modest amount of animal proteins and fats like the DASH Diet or Mediterranean diet. All of them seem to work. I think some people do better than others because of their particular genetics. So, a slice of bread, with no highly processed flours, no sugar and no additives, preferably one made from a starter culture instead of industrial instant yeast is your best choice. Just watch the calorie content and enjoy. BTW, I've been making my own bread for years and have a slice or two every day for breakfast and have been able to manage my weight just fine.31
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writingrescuer wrote: »There are basically two or three types of diets: 1) high protein and low or no carbs like Atkins or Paleo 2) High Carb and Low Protein or no meat diet, like the Target diet 3) moderate carbs and a modest amount of animal proteins and fats like the DASH Diet or Mediterranean diet. All of them seem to work. I think some people do better than others because of their particular genetics. So, a slice of bread, with no highly processed flours, no sugar and no additives, preferably one made from a starter culture instead of industrial instant yeast is your best choice. Just watch the calorie content and enjoy. BTW, I've been making my own bread for years and have a slice or two every day for breakfast and have been able to manage my weight just fine.
For weight loss, it's the calories that are going to determine weight loss. Having "industrial instant yeast" isn't going to keep someone from losing weight. Sugar and additives are also a non-factor for weight loss (in the context of a calorie deficit).
I've been making my bread from "industrial instant yeast" for years and even purchasing some bread made from the dreaded stuff and I also lost weight just fine.
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Bread? It's delicious, especially homemade and still warm with melty butter on it
Calories matter. Keeping yourself satiated matters. Bread won't keep you from losing weight unless it throws you out of a calorie deficit (in which case you could just as easily blame the apple you ate, or the chicken breast, or the cottage cheese, but somehow bread always takes the fall).9 -
Crusty warm out of the oven smothered in salted butter.
As long as it fits my calories I'm going to eat it.7 -
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Yes, Bread is life and love. I love baking it, then subsequently eating the whole loaf with "butter" and ruining my calories for the day
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It's yummy. I usually eat at least 2 slices daily.
Really it's all a matter of eating less than you burn in a day (not just exercise burn, but total burn including resting calories). Nothing is off limits and I lose as long as I keep a calorie deficit. Seriously I eat pizza, lean meats, lots of veggies, the occasional candy bar, and well you get the point. Balance and moderation.1 -
I have issues with carbs (gluten sensitivity) and avoid normal bread. I have been able to tolerate sprouted grain breads like Ezekiel and gluten-free breads/pastas.1
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Bread is a difficult trick to turn on a keto way of eating. Barring such arbitrarily chosen limitations, it is certainly available within your calorie budget.0
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reminds me i have to make peanut butter bread i have some homemade strawberry jam waiting for it...1
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A lot of people say that carbs are a "no" when it comes to weight loss. Do you think that a couple of slices of bread is going to prevent someone from losing weight even if the total amount of calories consumed per day is not overreached?...
I sure hope not. I'd hate to have to give back the 72 pounds I've lost while eating 2 or more slices of bread virtually every single day.9 -
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I enjoy bread, but I try to stick to whole grain whenever possible. I switched to whole grains about 10 years ago and I had noticeable changes in my physique just from that. Bread, buns, pasta, tortillas, all whole grain. Its slightly more expensive but I don't get the fancy stuff, so it certainly doesn't break the bank. I don't understand why people think eating healthy has to be expensive.13
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Bread is so boring. I prefer pasta!
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Bread is so boring. I prefer pasta!
Ahhh. A really good, fresh home made bread made from a culture that has been going for over a year...... Not boring at all.
But I do love a good pasta, especially if it's fresh pasta.
I love baking bread and making fresh ravioli and fettuccine. I've lost 25 pounds continuing to eat those things. Just had to cut back on portions0 -
I've found Joseph's Lavash which has very few carbs. I use it for everything. I put my eggs in it, veggie burgers, and regular "wrap" sandwiches. A serving has 4 net carbs and tons of fiber. It's tasty in the toaster oven or grilled on the stove. I love bread too much so I can't just cut it out, but that's a good replacement.0
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I can easily eat a whole loaf of french bread. Especially with a little garlic butter. Who am I kiddig, a ton of garlic butter. Its ridiculous. I purposefully try to stay away from breads while Im cutting, otherwise, one thing eats to another and before I know it Im stuffing my face with a whole package of cream cheese cinnamon rolls and a whole pizza.1 -
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I eat bread almost every day. I don't like whole wheat anything so I eat white bread. Lost 48 lbs5
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Heavens if I made bread at the moment I think there would be a stampede in the house we're all looking weight. There would be crumbs left, calories would go out the window!0
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Now I really want bread.....1
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Bread is tasty. People can lose weight eating it. I don't really go near it when I'm trying to get my business done but it doesn't satiate me. I think I'll have a slice this weekend during a refeed though.2
Blasphemy!
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