should one eat bread if trying to lose weight????

if your daily calorie consumption is more than your TDEE, you'll gain weight.
if your daily calorie consumption is less than your TDEE, you'll lose weight.

bread is only part of the equation because it contributes to your daily calorie consumption, just like everything else you eat.

in summary, you can eat bread and still lose weight.

IIFYM.

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Only if one enjoys eating bread

I think as long as it fits into your cal budget go ahead. I eat bread atleast 3 times a week and I have lost over 40 lbs in 5 months.

It depends on the type of bread.
White bread? No.
Whole wheat/multi-grain? Yes.

Yeah, because whole wheat bread/ multigrain has some magical properties where the calories don't count? :noway:

I read that one should only eat "sprouted grain bread" as it also helps lose belly fat. It is good, sweet and filling even with just one piece. I buy Country Harvest-100% Whole Grain SPROUTED Multigrain.. 1 slice has
120 calories
3g Fibre
1.5 Fat
180 Sodium and
6g Protein.....

IT must say "sprouted on the package....... try it, I love it :

I eat bread every day. See if I have lost weight by looking at my ticker below!

NO. HELL NO

Depends on how it makes you feel. Of course, there is simple math. However, I think simple math only works in a perfect world that does not account for food intolerances or personal historical eating patterns. If you can enjoy it without overdoing it and it fits your macros, eat it. If not, save it for special occasions or eating out.

It's not a good fit for me, so I only eat Ezekial bread a couple of times per week.

IIFYM. Personally, I do better when I limit carbs but I use Joseph's bakery bread which is high protein/low carb so you could check that out. The oat bran, whole wheat, and flax lavash is 100 calories and 10g protein. It's the only bread I use.

OMG, I miss Joseph's. I just mentioned it to hubby as we were walking through our local food store here in England. I can't find ANYTHING like joseph's wraps made with the flax here...:sad:

I don't cut out bread, but I limit what I eat. I just figure it into my calories and that's it. I don't say NO to any food....just take into account the calories and go from there.

Do you have any gluten intolerance?

It might make you drop some water weight (just lower carbs in general), but aside from any intolerances or medical issues there is no reason to exclude a specific food to lose weight. Count your cals and you should be golden.

Now if bread is something you tend to binge on, then maybe try getting rid of it for a little while. That's what I've done in the past and then allow myself to have it when I go out to eat (forced portion control). I've learned moderation over the past year or so for things like bread and cheese so I don't worry about excluding or restricting them anymore.

Yes. I eat bread daily also.

I eat bread almost daily- and am still loosing. I buy the Sara Lee 45 Calorie whole wheat or multi grain. It is rather good and only 45 calories per slice.

I love white/brown bread and i could eat it with every meal. It must have some effect on my body????anyone have any feedback on it?????:happy:

I love bread too! I eat it every day, just about. Just keep to your carb goal and your calorie goal and you'll lose weight.

Unless you have some sort of sensitivity or allergy where a bite of toast makes you blow up like a parade balloon, I still say everything in moderation. Personally I'm easing my way into Paleo so the processed loaf of whole wheat in my fridge is off limits, but I know slipping and putting a PB&J in my lunch when I'm broke isn't going to kill me. Love me some bread.