BREAD ,CARBS...

danimalkeys

I don't eat much bread or other "white" carbs, and don't crave them, and don't miss them at all. A couple slices of bread would eat up most of my carbs for the day, I'd rather eat more vegetables and fruit.

2013sk

You don't need to cut it out completely.

Just try and mix it up, If you have say bread for toast, don't have it for lunch etc.... Well that's what I normally do!

I tend to not have too much bread anyway, as I do get that belly bloat... BUT it is all about CALORIES...

if bread works into your calories.. I say eat it. Why deprive yourself? Make food/things fit INTO your calories...

susannamarie

I cut out most grains simply because if I have them in the house I don't have enough self-control not to eat them. Like bread, if there's bread around I'll have hot buttered toast instead of a proper cooked meal because I'm lazy. And then I'll get some more, and I just haven't been able to practice moderation with it. Same with popcorn, saltines, cookies, and cheerios. If I don't buy them, then I have to cook something more filling if I'm hungry.

There's nothing wrong with eating them as part of a balanced diet and you absolutely can lose weight if you have the self control.

Eoghann

Carbs are not the devil... despite what certain diet purveyors may wish you to think.

If some of your favorite foods contain carbs you'd probably be well served coming up with a diet that allows you to eat some of them. Unless of course there is a medical reason otherwise (some people have one).

If quantity is an issue there are things that can be done around the house to re-inforce your willpower.

For example I tend to eat a bag of chips...regardless of size. And chip bags are generally pretty big. Solution.... buy less bags and then rebag the chips into appropriate serving sizes.

Now moving to whole grains rather than processed white... that is medically beneficial.

mcelledge

i actually have a similar problem. This last round of weight loss i started with low carb - i cut pastas, starches and of course the bread! I love bread!!!!!!! I've slipped back into a little bread occasionally but try to keep the carbs very low on other foods. I want to get back to balancing my diet. following the food pyramid or now the my plate USDA suggestions.
Healthy eating is what will sustain all of us.

Loz220662

Get a bread maker & make your own, tastes much better, apparently it's lower in Calories due to less fat & sugars to keep it fresh on the shelves longer. As you only make small loaves it last long enough to make another loaf the next day. If you're clever you can put a delay on the start & cook over night so you have fresh bread every morning.

sijomial

My bad - apologies. :flowerforyou:
Also my only agenda is to push choice. Both work and both don't work - it depends on the person.

No problem - think we are both on the side of giving information and sharing experience so people can make informed choices.

tennisdude2004

My bad - apologies. :flowerforyou:
Also my only agenda is to push choice. Both work and both don't work - it depends on the person.

No problem - think we are both on the side of giving information and sharing experience so people can make informed choices.

ladymiseryali

I haven't had bread since July. I'm okay with that. I eat keto-style and I love it.

lilRicki

I limit my carbs to 100-150g a day. I love bagels, but I make sure I work for it.