Getting started AGAIN after x mas

It's not the bread that's bad, it's eating too many calories that makes us gain weight. You can still have your bread in your sandwich if that's what you like. But track all your foods and see which ones you can eat less of, and stay within your calorie goals.

I have bread and/or chips and/or chocolate EVERY day, but I take care to stay within my calories and it's worked for me and many others here on MFP.

Good luck!

It is not realistic to give up things you like. I no longer look at health and fitness as a "diet" or a temporary fix. It is a lifestyle change and as long as you stay active and eat within your calorie range you will lose weight and not feel deprived.

I cut out alot of bread, but still consume it occasionally. The only reason I cut it out was to trim out calories and leave room for other foods I enjoy more. You cut out 140 calories when you just roll the ham around cheese, pickles and mustard and leave off the bread. I also take the top piece off a hamburger or have none at all when making at home, but put on stuff like feta cheese and bacon and just eat with a fork.

actually, it does not take much feta to get a good flavor, and i use the real bacon crumbles so its the same amt of calories ish, but much better flavor.
At home is where I do this, and I don't use a bun at all. Its when I am at a restaurant I take the top bun off, cut the burger in half and double up so the bottom is the top also (that make sense). The buns at restaurants are huge anyway.

I buy the low carb pita or lavosh or tortilla. Look for the bread with less calories or thin cut. lol for tortillas that are low calories. Make a flax loaf. Or learn to do things bread less. Use romaine or Bibb lettuce for wraps make meat Rollie's make pb n j with cottage cheese in a bowl or I like chopped banana pb and jelly all mixed up. Corn tortillas have less cal too but not very flexible. Kale roll ups too.

i like bread.

there are also low calorie bread options, which is what i usually opt for.

JanolaBarbara wrote: »

If I want a sandwich, I use romaine lettuce leaves instead of bread. Saves a lot of calories! I make several mini-sandwiches with them, so for ham sandwiches, I'd use the same amount but slice it up to make 3 or more lettuce wraps. Especially great with tuna salad. I also use lettuce leaves for hot dogs and hamburgers. It is a bit messy, but yummy!

ill take my bread thanks lol

i know, some people like the whole lettuce wrap thing but i just dont see the point myself.

Love me some wholemeal bread, I tried to cut it out entirely but couldn't, whenever someone made toast it made me crave it so now I just have it. I used to eat white bread but now I'm totally fine with wholemeal.

If you want the bread, eat the bread :]
Just track it.