I am missing my starches!

doutri2
doutri2 Posts: 186 Member
edited September 28 in Food and Nutrition
Since I started Boot Camp this week, I thought that I would add a Low Glycemic Diet to go along with it. I am not scratching all carbs, so I still have energy, but I didn't realize how badly I wanted a piece of toast with my eggs, a tortilla for my turkey and some pasta with my salad.

Ugh! If I can go 40 days without a cookie, why can't I go 3 days without a bread?

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  • lizzil0
    lizzil0 Posts: 181 Member
    I'm low carbing too- it gets easier!
    This muffin has really helped out my bready cravings-
    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/258089-low-carb-microwave-muffin
    Also I just found out (through a low carb forum) that boiled diced celery is a good pasta substitute, I had some with alfredo sauce the other day- loved it! I'm going to make tuna "noodle" casserole with some tomorrow. Joseph's flax pitas have only 4 net carbs and are really tasty. Microwaved cheese slices make good crackers...
    Those are my best tips for you. Good luck!
  • bcattoes
    bcattoes Posts: 17,299 Member
    Maybe your body needs it.
  • Lleldiranne
    Lleldiranne Posts: 5,516 Member
    Starches aren't inherently bad. They are a complex carb (NOT simple carb), just the most basic. Your body needs carbs, even the starches, in order to function.
    Maybe try reduced starches (only a few a day) instead of none. And go for the whole grains (whole wheat bread, brown rice, etc). They have more nutrients, a whole lot more natural flavor (needing less butter, jam, etc), and fill you up longer than refined.
  • Kelly_Wilson1990
    Kelly_Wilson1990 Posts: 3,245 Member
    Try Miracle Noodles: no carbs, no calories and no fat. I just ordered some and they came in today. I tried them and they are very good and filling.
  • Edestiny7
    Edestiny7 Posts: 730 Member
    Ezekiel spouted 4:19 (?) english muffins and bread are low glycemic index. That is what I eat for my bread because it is low glycemic index and a low sodium. I buy it frozen in the health food section.
  • frugalmomsrock
    frugalmomsrock Posts: 1,123
    I found great tortillas. I am definitely not low-carbing, but I like high fiber... which is why I got them. I wouldn't low carb. It doesn't suit me. I have cut back on breads and pastas, but I would never give them up altogether.

    Ole Xtreme wellness High fiber low carb tortillas. I get them at Sam's club. They have 12 g of fiber, 5 g net carbs, 8 g protein, and only 71 calories each. *LOVE* them. They're really soft and delish.
  • doutri2
    doutri2 Posts: 186 Member
    I am trying to follow the Fat Flush Diet in the book "The 40-30-30 Formula" by Gene and Joyce Daoust. I have done their Regular Plan before and was successful in shedding belly fat.

    It is normally a 21 day flush and I am trying to find the willpower just to make it to one week. I am not been 100% successful so far, but I don't want to "blow it". I have never missed bread this much.

    You know they say that when you can't have something, you want it even more. Maybe that's just what I am gong through.

    I do appreciate all of your suggestions for Low GI carb choices. I will definitely be on the lookout for those when I start to add them back in. I also thought that saying it out loud to others in my boat would also help me find the willpower.
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