Eating bread

Blueyes0409
Blueyes0409 Posts: 1
in Health and Weight Loss
I heard cutting down on bread is a major part in helping you lose weight. Well, either cutting down or eating VERY little. Could this be a possibility? Or does it just depend on your body?
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  • Lift_hard_eat_big
    Lift_hard_eat_big Posts: 2,278 Member
    It won't help if you replace bread calories with anything else and consistently overeat.
  • cherbapp
    cherbapp Posts: 322
    I have trouble feeling hungry all the time if I avoid bread. I do better sticking to my calorie limit when I include some sort of bread in my daily diet. So for me...I Lose better with it. :)
  • TheVimFuego
    TheVimFuego Posts: 2,412 Member
    I don't eat grains (bread, pasta, rice, etc) not just on weight management grounds but for reasons of general health.

    I don't miss 'em, I'd rather eat something that is more nutrient dense and has less potentially harmful side-effects.

    Look at the rising tide of people who are gluten sensitive, suffer from celiac disease or have auto-immune issues (triggered by gut health issues) ... and then look at the rising tide of grain consumption.

    Coincidence? Not for me.

    Wheat Belly is a good book if you want to learn more.

    Naturally, there will be people who say "Everything in moderation", "I eat bread and I feel fine" ... so be it, but what could be lost by cutting grains for 30 days just to see?

    It aint just the calories ...
  • TheVimFuego
    TheVimFuego Posts: 2,412 Member
    I have trouble feeling hungry all the time if I avoid bread. I do better sticking to my calorie limit when I include some sort of bread in my daily diet. So for me...I Lose better with it. :)

    Wheat is absolutely addictive ...

    http://www.marksdailyapple.com/is-wheat-addictive/
  • FabMrFox
    FabMrFox Posts: 259 Member
    Depends. 1 piece of tost vs. poptart...go with the toast
  • ToughTulip
    ToughTulip Posts: 1,118 Member
    I go through almost 2 loaves of bread a week!

    I eat a lot of sandwiches since I am always on the go. Has no effect on my weight loss :)
  • MB_Positif
    MB_Positif Posts: 8,897 Member
    I personally have eaten bread while losing. I probably cut back a little bit just because I have been making a lot more meals and having leftovers for lunches instead of making sandwiches. I also tend to use sandwich or bagel thins instead of the "full size" versions.
  • runzalot81
    runzalot81 Posts: 782 Member
    I eat bread. Seems to be fine.
  • Yanicka1
    Yanicka1 Posts: 4,564 Member
    I have 2 slice of white... ultra processed bread everyday. I just make sure it fit in my macro and calories.
  • nicolars1977
    nicolars1977 Posts: 42
    i eat 12 grain bread religiously daily and still losing weight
  • nikinyx6
    nikinyx6 Posts: 772 Member
    I tried to limit my bread in the beginning, one meal a day only. Now, I find myself not even wanting it, so there may be something to the wheat addiction
  • KaidaKantri
    KaidaKantri Posts: 401
    I eat 2 pieces of toast every single morning. Along with 2 eggs and a glass of milk. I started June 12th and lost 16.6 lbs since then. So no, I don't think so.
  • tequilasunris3
    tequilasunris3 Posts: 197
    I limit myself to 2 pieces of bread a day, and most of the time I don't even have that. I also only eat white bread if there's no brown left :)
  • Awkward30
    Awkward30 Posts: 1,927 Member
    I think it depends on you. Do some self experimentation and find out what works for you.
  • Graelwyn75
    Graelwyn75 Posts: 4,404 Member
    I was never a big bread eater anyway, but I now have organic sprouted wheat or spelt breads, and they are so totally different to regular bread. I find I have no issues with wanting lots of it, it doesn't have that addictive quality that I found with store wheat based products and it a lot more satiating and nutritious.
  • sharoniballoni
    sharoniballoni Posts: 163 Member
    I often add in a slice of sprouted grain bread (Ezekiel) in order to get my fiber up.

    Regarding wheat being addictive, I think that's more processed wheat that spikes your insulin. Whole and sprouted grains have lower glycemic indices.
  • annwyatt69
    annwyatt69 Posts: 727 Member
    When I eat bread I eat Earthgrains 35 calorie per slice white or wheat bread. Not too thick and great tasting. Very high in fiber--2 grams per slice. I never eat full calorie bread and it is important to know that just because it's wheat, doesn't mean it's high fiber. A good rule of thumb to determine whether some is high in fiber content is that there should be at least 2 grams of fiber per 100 calories. The bread I eat tops it and then some.
  • char_char_piper
    char_char_piper Posts: 98


    Wheat is absolutely addictive ...

    http://www.marksdailyapple.com/is-wheat-addictive/

    There has been scientific study showing exactly that and demonstrating the addictive properties found in refined sugars and simple carbs. For more info, you can watch a mini-documentary that the University of California conducted: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0zD1gj0pXk

    I still love me some bread and pasta, but I really try to limit it and get the better part of my carbs from veggies and fruit, etc...
  • Crochetluvr
    Crochetluvr Posts: 3,212 Member
    Since I have to eat low carb, I chose a low carb bread but still use it sparingly. Some breads are 20g of carbs or more per slice....that's 40 or more carbs for a sandwich. Since I have to try an limit my carbs to 45g per meal, that doesn't leave much left. My bread is 8g per slice which is much more reasonable.
  • BenderFitness
    BenderFitness Posts: 349
    I think it depends on your body, and your diet/nutrients you are getting each day. Personally I need to have crabs in my diet to feel full, but I normally stick to whole wheat grains whether it is bread or pasta. I do not think it is necessary to cut carbs in order to get in shape, but some people's bodies are super responsive to limiting carbs. You need to figure out what is sustainable for you. :)
  • DOElston
    DOElston Posts: 102
    Bread has been the staple of human diet from pre-history yet obesity is a fairly recent phenomenon. It all goes back to the essential calories in, calories out.
  • tigersword
    tigersword Posts: 8,059 Member
    I don't eat grains (bread, pasta, rice, etc) not just on weight management grounds but for reasons of general health.

    I don't miss 'em, I'd rather eat something that is more nutrient dense and has less potentially harmful side-effects.

    Look at the rising tide of people who are gluten sensitive, suffer from celiac disease or have auto-immune issues (triggered by gut health issues) ... and then look at the rising tide of grain consumption.

    Coincidence? Not for me.

    Wheat Belly is a good book if you want to learn more.

    Naturally, there will be people who say "Everything in moderation", "I eat bread and I feel fine" ... so be it, but what could be lost by cutting grains for 30 days just to see?

    It aint just the calories ...
    Rising tide of grain consumption? Americans have increased their average daily grain consumption by a whopping 47 grams since 1970 (about 188 calories, or 1 serving of pasta.) In that same time period, Americans have increased their consumpion of fat by 23 grams (about 205 calories per day, slightly more than grains.) Meat, dairy, fruits, vegetables, and caloric sweweteners have pretty much held constant since 1970. But yeah, it's definitely the grains, especially considering we ate far more grains 100 years ago than we do today (almost double in 1909 compared to today's consumption.)

    It is just the calories. The average American eats about 500 calories a day more than they did before this obesity epidemic started, all while automation and technology has made us less active, meaning we burn even less calories. It's really very simple when you look at the actual numbers, but simple doesn't sell poorly researched books like "Wheat Belly."
  • jynxxxed
    jynxxxed Posts: 1,010 Member
    I still eat bread.. I still lose weight. I don't intend on cutting out any foods that I'd rather not go without having for the rest of my life.. and I love bread/anything carbs in general!
  • ChristyRunStarr
    ChristyRunStarr Posts: 1,600 Member
    I eat bread almost every day-but I changed what I eat...I'll have bagel thins or bread thins so I'm able to eat bread/sandwiches but not have as many calories or carbs.
  • Austin1988
    Austin1988 Posts: 243 Member
    I eat bread like it's going out of style and have no trouble losing/maintaining my weight now.
  • giggitygoo
    giggitygoo Posts: 1,978 Member
    I eat bread, I bake bread, I love bread.

    I bake 2 loaves a week, and will never give it up. Dieting isn't about deprivation. It's about healthy moderation. I'm a firm believer in keeping the things you love in your diet.

    Mine is homemade though. I try to avoid preservatives as much as possible.
  • amswanson3
    amswanson3 Posts: 37 Member
    I eat bread everyday. I usually buy and eat the "light" bread such as Sara Lee 45 delight, FoldIt Flatbread by Hungry Girl, and Thomas Light English Muffins. Whole wheat breads never white.
  • geebusuk
    geebusuk Posts: 3,348 Member
    I can lose weight with and without bread.

    I do like it, but on a calorie by calorie basis, I'd prefer to have more meat - both for taste and protein.

    Been doing stir fries without the noodles I'd normally use, so some carby calories in the sauce but that's about it as not much in the veg. Seems to work ok.
  • cindybindyboo
    cindybindyboo Posts: 14
    My advice would be go for RYE BREAD, no more than 2 slices per day and not after lunch time.
  • tigersword
    tigersword Posts: 8,059 Member
    My advice would be go for RYE BREAD, no more than 2 slices per day and not after lunch time.
    Why not after lunch?

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