Bread and cereal-- how long to get over the relationship?

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  • Pirate_chick
    Pirate_chick Posts: 1,216 Member
    Breaking up with bread would be horrible. I eat in moderation.
  • Bibianna2012
    Bibianna2012 Posts: 88 Member
    I am on a low carb diet and so I have not eaten cereal in over 3 months. It took me like 30 days to not crave it but I love my eggs, bacon and cottage cheese now it feels so much more filling and energizing. And of course there's not all that processed sugar crap! If you are just cutting bread and cereal maybe just buy healthier cereal and only eat a portion size so you don't feel so deprived. And then just have some kind of protein to go with it so you will feel fuller for longer. As for bread I bought low carb tortillas and toufouyan smart bagels to replace those foods that just HAVE TO HAVE bread! No they're not the same but seriously better than nothing. The human body and mind requires 30 days to adopt new habits and not balk at the change so just commit yourself to do it for 30 days. If at the end it still is very difficult then go back to your old habits and try something new. Best of luck!

    thanks this is really helpful input!! Much appreciated!
  • wannastayfit
    wannastayfit Posts: 25 Member
    My nutritionist gave the advice to eat proteins with every carb - this has helped me a lot! I only have 2 cereals left in my home - Cracklin oat bran for family snacks and bran flakes - this has helped me a lot too. As for breads, I only eat whole wheat now with chicken or peanut butter - again, a protein. Good luck!
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    wannastayfit Posts: 25 Member
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  • AmyRhubarb
    AmyRhubarb Posts: 6,890 Member
    I don't avoid the foods I like to eat. Practice adding it into your calorie limit and you'll be fine. Unless there is a medical reason not to eat certain foods then eat in moderation. The more you practice the better you will be able to do it.
    This.

    I still eat bread and cereal. I don't eat two bowls of Coco Pebbles for breakfast any more like I used to because it's not enough fuel for me - I've changed my breakfast habits - but I still eat it as a snack before bed!

    And my breakfasts now are generally eggs and whole wheat or sourdough toast (with butter of course!), or oatmeal topped with yogurt, fruit, nuts & honey.

    I still eat sandwiches with whatever kind of bread I want, although I'll often use one slice, cut it in half, but still use the same amount of meat or filling - all the meat and half the bread! And potato chips on the side (weighed out on my food scale, and then with the rest of the bag put away).

    Fit the foods you love into your goals, learn to eat proper portions - you don't want to never eat them again, do you? :tongue:
  • gaelicstorm26
    gaelicstorm26 Posts: 589 Member
    Look for bread/cereal that contains a good amount of fiber.

    I have diabetes so bread is something that I truly do avoid, as is cereal. When I do have either, I stay away from things made with enriched white flour and things that are covered in sugar. I am also very careful to look at the serving size and number of carbohydrates in each serving. I take out a single serving and put the rest away. I now focus on getting my carbohydrates from whole grains, veggies, and fruit instead.

    I do miss bread at times. On an ordinary day I don't think about it, but eating with other people can be really tough. It is hard for me to watch someone else eat bread at a restaurant, so I'll usually have a half of a roll. I just know that I need to take a short walk or choose a salad over soup.

    I think it is all about balance. You can have whatever you want (barring medical restrictions), just eat responsibly!
  • alone_aqua
    alone_aqua Posts: 28 Member
    I realize this a very old post however I noticed in all the answers you received few responses actually "answered" your question.
    Last time it took me about 1 month to cease craving it- meaning, literally walking past it in the grocery store very casually like 'nah, don't like that stuff.'

    I am once again re-embarking on my no cereal no bread quest because it was working for me and contrary to some I find reaching the peak of moderation much harder than going cold turkey. When you love something it's difficult to pour it, crave it, feel the endorphins kicking in, try to eat it slowly but its so good it's gone in 5 minutes, then return the box to the shelf all while trying to move on to another activity and pining for a second bowl. It's EXHAUSTING! Instead, do not buy it. You do not HAVE to eat bread, there's no law stating so and your body can gather complex carbs from starches and other sources. Moderation does take time to master and it's a beautiful principle but in this case going cold turkey may more quickly allow you to reach your goals- no point in shooting yourself in the foot until it "sinks in." JMO

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