How successful is a no-bread or starch diet?

kc_swiss

I am thinking of trying not to eat any bread, white rice or pasta for a month. Has anyone tried this tactic before? How successful were you?

Nomomush

VERY successful. However, I didn't completely cut it out...just the amounts and timing.

I eat 6 small meals each day but meals 1-3 allow one carb then meals 4-6 do not contain any carbs. I've seen the most dramatic changes in my physique.

alecta337

I believe that our bodies need all types of nutrients.

A healthier alternative to NO carbs is no white carbs (highly processed)

I have been doing this for about a month now: no white pasta, no white rice, no white bread

Whole grain alternatives for each. They are more nutritious than their highly processed counterparts.

skittybang

only short-term success. It's very difficult to stay with a diet like that. As soon as you are off the weight gain is extremely rapid. What I've learned is if it came off fast, it'll come back on fast.

gleneagle27909

Hi Kc,
Bread is hard to give up if you are addictive, but I did it for several years and had great sucess with my weight maintenance. As soon as I added bread again, it was a constant battle to maintain. If you eat bread and are not addictive to carbs, don't over do it; then work it off. Walk, bike or anything to maintain. It's not about what you can't eat, it's about over eating. Portion control is key and drinking lots of water. No sodas or sweet drinks.

kc_swiss

Thanks everyone! Very helpful info!