Bread is my kryptonite

m1kfb86
m1kfb86 Posts: 19
in Health and Weight Loss
Bread is the food of the devil and I'm addicted to the bloody stuff if have a bad day it's the first thing I turn to which would be fine if I didn't scoff half a loaf of the stuff?

Anyway to my point, I can't do without it but is there a bread I should be eating Flat bread etc... I like all types of bread.

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  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    Bread is the food of the devil and I'm addicted to the bloody stuff if have a bad day it's the first thing I turn to which would be fine if I didn't scoff half a loaf of the stuff?

    Anyway to my point, I can't do without it but is there a bread I should be eating Flat bread etc... I like all types of bread.

    Crusty french or italian bread, brioche, ciabatta, foccacia, sourdough, rye or any other variety you like
  • beachlover317
    beachlover317 Posts: 2,848 Member
    See the problem is never the exact food - it's what we DO with the food. It's not the bread's fault - it's our lack of control. My things are cookies and cakes. I have to do those in moderation now. It's a learned skill, but vitally important in the weight loss/health game.

    Having said all that, usually replacing a food that is used for comfort is pointless. When you really want the bread - eat it. Just use portion control. Finding a replacement doesn't work for me. good luck :flowerforyou:
  • Hornsby
    Hornsby Posts: 10,322 Member
    Not sure on what type of bread. I would think a whole grain.

    You might do some reading up on Alpha Lipoic Acid.
  • m1kfb86
    m1kfb86 Posts: 19
    Thanks guys some useful things to think about there.
    Not sure on what type of bread. I would think a whole grain.

    You might do some reading up on Alpha Lipoic Acid.

    Interesting! A colleague swears by CLA and it seems this is a pre-cursor to it maybe worth a try. Thanks :)
  • awise19
    awise19 Posts: 154 Member
    When you crave bread it is known that really your body needs Nitrogene. You might try one day eating that instead of bread and see if it helps... You can get that high protein foods. So try that and see what happens :)

    But a little bread isn't gonna hurt, espically after a workout. Just make sure it is truly whole grain. Look up food label education to make sure when it says whole grain, that it really is.
  • stuffinmuffin
    stuffinmuffin Posts: 985 Member
    I LOVE BREAD! So I still eat it! ; )

    I do prefer and choose brown, wholegrain bread.

    Make my own (only takes a bit of hand kneading to work a slice of it off) and you get to keep out all of the added sugar and other nasties in the shop bought stuff.

    If the temptation is too bad, maybe not have any in the house and allow yourself a 'roll' a day that you have to take a walk to the shop to go and get?
  • tinamariecleg
    tinamariecleg Posts: 99 Member
    Me too! I started eating Eziekiel Bread so I don't eat much of it.
  • Francl27
    Francl27 Posts: 26,371 Member
    Whatever fits your calories or you know you won't be likely to binge on.

    I stay away from fresh breads because I have a really hard time stopping at one serving. When I have bread it's usually some whole grain packaged sliced bread.
  • cmay89
    cmay89 Posts: 337 Member
    I'm a bread fiend. Love it and will eat my weight in it if it is there. Been getting better though. I portion out a lot of it and only eat that portion and savor it. Like my mother makes the most amazingly delicious beer bread and when I visited her last, she had some fresh out of the oven. I took a nice sized piece and walked away from the rest of the loaf. I would also break off bite sized pieces instead of biting into my slice. The little steps sometimes help the most. If I had stayed in the kitchen and chatted with her, I could have very easily eaten half of the loaf.
  • BenjaminMFP88
    BenjaminMFP88 Posts: 660 Member
    Any whole wheat bread that you can find that is high in protein and as low as possible in sugar. Whole wheats/grains usually are the way to go. You will want the protein because it will elongate the time it takes for your body to break down the carbs meaning there is a reduced chance the body will simply convert them into fat. Just spread out the bread intake, try to eat protein with it, and try to avoid eating any type of fat with it....even the healthy mono/poly fats.
  • BenjaminMFP88
    BenjaminMFP88 Posts: 660 Member
    I forgot to mention, don't eat the bread anytime near before a workout...too many carbs for a preworkout. Save it for post workout and your golden!
  • SoDamnHungry
    SoDamnHungry Posts: 6,998 Member
    Eat all the bread you please within your calorie limit. The day I stop eating bread is the day I've given up on life.
  • salsaverde321
    salsaverde321 Posts: 60 Member
    I love bread! I usually go for the wholegrain bread with sesame sunflower and different seeds!!
  • lewandt
    lewandt Posts: 566 Member
    Bread is one of my weaknesses too. I really avoid it now because I have a hard time having just one. (Especially warm from the oven.......)
    For the occasional sandwich i buy Brownberry double protein bread. One slice has like 10 g protein. It is really good too. I love a pb & j on it.
  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    Any whole wheat bread that you can find that is high in protein and as low as possible in sugar. Whole wheats/grains usually are the way to go. You will want the protein because it will elongate the time it takes for your body to break down the carbs meaning there is a reduced chance the body will simply convert them into fat. Just spread out the bread intake, try to eat protein with it, and try to avoid eating any type of fat with it....even the healthy mono/poly fats.

    I forgot to mention, don't eat the bread anytime near before a workout...too many carbs for a preworkout. Save it for post workout and your golden!

    lollercoaster

    First, how often does DNL happen in humans?

    Second, lol at the food combination theory nonsense

    Third, too many carbs pre workout if you eat some bread? Sounds legit
  • happysherri
    happysherri Posts: 1,360 Member
    ME TOO! I absolutely love bread!

    I found a 35 calorie bread at the grocery store (Krogers), if it's calories that you're mainly focused on. It is soft and tastes wonderful.
  • SLLRunner
    SLLRunner Posts: 12,942 Member
    Bread is the food of the devil and I'm addicted to the bloody stuff if have a bad day it's the first thing I turn to which would be fine if I didn't scoff half a loaf of the stuff?

    Anyway to my point, I can't do without it but is there a bread I should be eating Flat bread etc... I like all types of bread.

    Bread is so delicious! I now use only whole wheat grain breads, including whole wheat flat bread for my sandwich wrap during the the day.

    If you want a suggestion, here it is: put the loaf of bread in the freezer. It's really unpleasant trying to eat frozen bread. Of course, it takes only a few minutes to thaw out one or two pieces of bread. :smile:

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