I WANT BREAD!
firewife1101
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I'm pretty new to MFP. I didn't realize how badly I was eating until I started logging it and trying to keep under my recommended calorie intake. I'm sure it's normal to crave things when you first change your diet but anyone have any ideas on what to do about it? Right now I seriously want bread....really want it.
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Eat some bread.
Put some meat on it. Call it a sandwich. Add avocado. Mmm...0 -
Eat bread then. Eat whatever you want. Just make sure you weigh, measure and log everything and stay under your calorie goal.0
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Just have some! Incorporate it into your calories for the day.
Everyone has different strategies to lose weight, if you like eating carbs then you don't have to give them up to lose weight if you don't want to, some people are happier giving them up and other people aren't.
Trust me I eat bread everyday0 -
But why dont you want bread?0
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In response to your topic I prescribe bread.0
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Usually, when I'm craving bread and sugar, it's, because I'm needing quick energy (food=fuel). While it's fine to eat bread, I find that I don't fill up very well on it, without eating large quantities of it. Most of us do very well making sure we have enough protein in our diets. It keeps you full longer. I personally do IIFYM (if it fits your macros), but the main idea is that I structure my meals as follows: protein + veggies. As long as I get those in, I feel satiated until the next meal. If I eat cake/bread, and I do eat cake/bread, I limit my portions/frequency of it, because it adds up fast (calorie budget-wise) and does little to tide me over to the next meal.0
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Eat some bread in moderation. In the morning is better, chance to burn off those carbs. low carb bread and tortilla options are available. I use them at dinner time if I really want to have some. You know what my problem is?
I WANT BEER!!0 -
so have some bread...
I'm having a nice ham and swiss on sourdough rye for lunch today...very much looking forward to it. There's nothing inherently evil about bread. It is calorie dense so you have to work it in..but nothing inherently evil about bread.0 -
If you want bread then eat bread………no?
As someone has already said, have a sandwich and enjoy!0 -
Have some bread. I would only recommend whole grain to keep you fuller longer. The white processed type seems to never satisfy.0
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I think the worst thing you can do is cut everything you enjoy out of your diet. It just makes you associate 'diet' with 'suffering' and you'll either quit early or put the weight back on after you've lost it. Like others have said, log it! I LOVE my food, so rather than depriving myself of what I enjoy I just eat less of it.
Having said that, I went on a juice fast for a week (about a year ago now), and it seems to have cured my carb and sugar cravings, like hitting a reset button. That is an extreme way to do it, but I suffer from hypoglycaemia and found that when I was low I'd turn to baked, high carb foods. I don't know if it's worked for others, but it's a very antisocial way to do things (I work from home and wouldn't dream of doing it if I had kids or an office job)!
If you find yourself with a faceful of bread, forgive yourself and don't quit. My biggest challenge is getting back on the wagon once I've fallen off, and giving myself the adequate time to reach my fitness goals. Build good eating habits for life!0 -
I will echo everyone else. Eat some. The easiest way to fail or fall off the wagon is to deprive yourself.0
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Eat some bread in moderation. In the morning is better, chance to burn off those carbs. low carb bread and tortilla options are available. I use them at dinner time if I really want to have some. You know what my problem is?
I WANT BEER!!
Have some beer in moderation.0 -
Eat some bread.
Put some meat on it. Call it a sandwich. Add avocado. Mmm...
This. All of it.
A lot of people will tell you differently, but I think you shouldn't cut out any food completely.0 -
I eat bread every day at least 2 slices. Count it in my calories-what's the big deal? Throw some turkey, spicy hot mustard, veggies and you have a healthy sandwich. Try to eat whole wheat. I usually eat 1/2 sandwich.0
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Eat some bread - just make it very good, very delicious bread, that's worth eating.
I get a white spelt loaf from an upmarket deli, or a wholemeal soda from a local upscale restaurant that makes its own bread in-house.
Both are incredibly delicious.
I eat a piece of either each morning with my breakfast.
As I don't each much, it takes a while to eat the loaf, so I'll freeze it and pop a slice in the toaster each morning.
Changing from too much low-quality bread to a little bit of high-quality bread has been life-changing for me.0 -
Eat some bread in moderation. In the morning is better, chance to burn off those carbs. low carb bread and tortilla options are available. I use them at dinner time if I really want to have some. You know what my problem is?
I WANT BEER!!
Have some beer in moderation.
A little early in the day, no? :drinker:0 -
First. .drink a *kitten* ton of water.. then do what everyone says. . eat some bread.. but not like a whole loaf.. and make it whole grain. . then stop eating it. .0
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Thanks for responding everyone! My problem is that it's carbs and sodium are what I'm struggling with keeping in check. I love sandwiches! I haven't cut anything out completely but I've been craving carbs and sugar the last couple of days no matter what I eat. This sounds lame but it's hard to cut down my portions. I've been eating whatever the heck I want for too many years.0
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Eat the bread.
I don't even eat bread, or grains, but if you really want it, eat it. Weigh it, log it, eat it.
ETA: Cutting bread did substantially cut my cravings. But YMMV. So if you can push past the initial cravings, it might be really good for you.0 -
First. .drink a *kitten* ton of water.. then do what everyone says. . eat some bread.. but not like a whole loaf.. and make it whole grain. . then stop eating it. .
Two bottles of water later and I feel better, like I'm in control of the amount I eat not my craving. Thanks!!0 -
Eat bread and if you're not comfortable eating it, then try a healthier type of bread. It's simple.0
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Eat some bread in moderation. In the morning is better, chance to burn off those carbs. low carb bread and tortilla options are available. I use them at dinner time if I really want to have some. You know what my problem is?
I WANT BEER!!
Have some beer in moderation.
A little early in the day, no? :drinker:
Its Never to early for a good Brew...It should count as a food Group :-P0 -
First. .drink a *kitten* ton of water.. then do what everyone says. . eat some bread.. but not like a whole loaf.. and make it whole grain. . then stop eating it. .
Two bottles of water later and I feel better, like I'm in control of the amount I eat not my craving. Thanks!!
YAY!0 -
Yes, then you'll just end up binge eating too much later on, portioning it when you really want it is the best option!0
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Eat some bread. I switched from getting thick white bread and went to using Silver Hills squirrley bread. It is so tasty and has a great chewiness to it. I've found switching to a better quality bread and having it once or twice a week has really helped.0
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I have been eating this P28 high protein bread with 14gm of protein per slice I feel better eating that as I am a carb lover..0
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Sara Lee has a 45 calorie bread that is delicious. I don't give up anything, just eat it in moderation. Eat your bread!0
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I'm pretty new to MFP. I didn't realize how badly I was eating until I started logging it and trying to keep under my recommended calorie intake. I'm sure it's normal to crave things when you first change your diet but anyone have any ideas on what to do about it? Right now I seriously want bread....really want it.
Then eat some bread! Everything in moderation. Watch your portions.0 -
You can still eat the carbs, just eat them in moderation. It will take your body a few weeks to get accustomed to eating better, but do not deprive your body of what it wants. Eat your bread and then workout!0
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