Bread cravings
nice_heathery
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Help. I am really craving bread now. From morning. It’s not because I’m hungry. I just had lunch, hoping it will make me forget about it but it just made me rush through lunch. It’s been on my mind for days and especially after Saturday when I just gave in and binge ate bread, I’m having trouble forgetting about them. I just bought a muffin, a scone, and a coffeecake from Starbucks. What should I do? I don’t want to eat them since I had them on Saturday... but I’m thinking about them all day.
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Of course you'll think about it all day if it's normal for you to eat it every day and you feel deprived.0
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I found a recipe online for two ingredient bread. Easy to make and fast. Satisfies my bread cravings with low calories, and high protein. BTW - I use whole wheat flour in the recipe. Good luck!2
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If it fits in your daily calories go ahead & eat it.
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Have you tried the supplement UCAN? It's a carb that digests as a fiber and allows you to still burn fat. Do some research on it and see if it is right for you. I used to crave bread all the time (bread is my soulmate), but this has helped reduce my cravings significantly and also give me good energy to get through the day. I always thought diets were unsustainable because I was tired and constantly craving things. Turns out I was just doing it wrong. Your body's insulin sensitivities drive those immediate/intense cravings. If your body is depleted of the energy it needs to run smoothly, it's going to crave quick fixes (i.e. bread and sugar).7
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BrittMartin1 wrote: »Have you tried the supplement UCAN? It's a carb that digests as a fiber and allows you to still burn fat. Do some research on it and see if it is right for you. I used to crave bread all the time (bread is my soulmate), but this has helped reduce my cravings significantly and also give me good energy to get through the day. I always thought diets were unsustainable because I was tired and constantly craving things. Turns out I was just doing it wrong. Your body's insulin sensitivities drive those immediate/intense cravings. If your body is depleted of the energy it needs to run smoothly, it's going to crave quick fixes (i.e. bread and sugar).
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Is there a reason why you're avoiding bread? Why not just make it fit into your daily calorie goal?
I love bread too and enjoy making it at home. I just use the Recipe Builder to calculate the calories in the loaf and log them as I would anything else.
There's no reason why a balanced diet can't include bread and pastry!3 -
o2bfabulous wrote: »I found a recipe online for two ingredient bread. Easy to make and fast. Satisfies my bread cravings with low calories, and high protein. BTW - I use whole wheat flour in the recipe. Good luck!
Agreed on the 2 ingredient bread! Tastes like sourdough and it loaded with protein. Might be worth a try if you just don't like the nutritional value of regular bread.2 -
Bread (pastas, cakes, muffins) has always been my nemesis. A few years ago I had managed to kick that craving in the head by cutting WAY back on any kind of bread products (although I never removed them completely, and likely never will) and after a few weeks I realized I was no longer craving them. When I did indulge it was always 100% whole wheat.
For me, I realized that much as I loved it, bread was a short term pleasure that left me feeling hungry soon after, and craving more, and doing me NO favours at all.
Once my system got used to not getting regular refills of the stuff, I found my cravings changed dramatically, to fresh fruit and salads primarily.. go figure LOL.
Bread/pasta became a treat (of sorts) something I could plan for and look forward to, but if I indulged too much, sure enough, the cravings came rushing back.
Apparently being a breadaholic really is a thing... I can testify to that.
Good luck
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ShellyMacchi wrote: »Bread (pastas, cakes, muffins) has always been my nemesis. A few years ago I had managed to kick that craving in the head by cutting WAY back on any kind of bread products (although I never removed them completely, and likely never will) and after a few weeks I realized I was no longer craving them. When I did indulge it was always 100% whole wheat.
For me, I realized that much as I loved it, bread was a short term pleasure that left me feeling hungry soon after, and craving more, and doing me NO favours at all.
Once my system got used to not getting regular refills of the stuff, I found my cravings changed dramatically, to fresh fruit and salads primarily.. go figure LOL.
Bread/pasta became a treat (of sorts) something I could plan for and look forward to, but if I indulged too much, sure enough, the cravings came rushing back.
Apparently being a breadaholic really is a thing... I can testify to that.
Good luck
I can relate to your past experience so much. I am right at that stage right now -- obsessing over bread. Thanks for sharing your experience. The fact that you overcame your bread cravings really encourages me that I can do it too! You're absolutely right; I indulge in the craving thinking that it will make my cravings go away, but in fact it only retains it more. I gave away the pastries I bought today and ended up not eating any! I feel great right now. Thanks for all the support 3 -
Not really a pastry, but I’ve moved my bread consumption to those 100 cal Thomas’ english muffins for sandwiches. Pretty high in protein and fiber.
People are right...if you can fit bread into your calorie budget, eat it. If it doesn’t work for your daily calories, maybe use it as a treat/reward for a good workout?3 -
Not really a pastry, but I’ve moved my bread consumption to those 100 cal Thomas’ english muffins for sandwiches. Pretty high in protein and fiber.
People are right...if you can fit bread into your calorie budget, eat it. If it doesn’t work for your daily calories, maybe use it as a treat/reward for a good workout?
The problem is, I can’t eat bread normally. Not the healthy breads like ezekiel breads or whole wheat breads, but muffins cakes and brownies. Even if they fit in my calorie budget, once I start eating some, I become obsessed with them and doomed to go overboard with the calories.4 -
nice_heathery wrote: »-- obsessing over bread. Thanks for sharing your experience. The fact that you overcame your bread cravings really encourages me that I can do it too! You're absolutely right; I indulge in the craving thinking that it will make my cravings go away, but in fact it only retains it more. I gave away the pastries I bought today and ended up not eating any! I feel great right now. Thanks for all the support
You totally can do it... now when I have a roll, or muffin, or whatever baked goody.. I savour it, whereas I used to eat it so fast because I was craving it so much.
It's weird the way your cravings and taste buds really can change, although the first stages of kicking the habit is just like kicking any habit... not easy... but worth it.
Giving away those pastries was awesome! good for you!
I can tell when I've made progress in my bread struggle... this last Sunday I had poached eggs with a sprinkle of cheese, some avocado and salsa.. and I was SO looking forward to fact I was going to have it all on a whole English muffin. It was good..but, I realized as I was eating it... the BEST parts were everything EXCEPT the muffin LOL... I would have been just as happy to have eaten the rest with no muffin. So next Sunday watch out... muffin free breakfast LOL
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Is this because you have cut bread out of your diet?4
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I didn’t cut out healthy bread. I start every morning with avocado toast with ezekiel bread. It’s the muffins and cupcakes that are the problems!LivingtheLeanDream wrote: »Is this because you have cut bread out of your diet?
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Try cloud bread.2
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Got to say, I'm quite sure that a muffin, a scone, and a coffeecake have more calories than the bread you're trying to avoid.4
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I think she is saying bread but really means pastry. If you crave it buy one don't buy three I find that depriving means I obsess over it.4
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Life's too short. Eat it. 4
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Like others said, Breads are fine as long as they fit to your calorie goals. You can also try some healthy low-carb almond flour bread, they are easy to make at home as well. I totally agree with @ShellyMacchi , once you get used to controlling those cravings, you will see progress. And you can do it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QmtN1YgqilY). 2 -
I reduce calories in my baking by making substitutions. Most muffins I make are around 100 calories each and easy to fit into my goal.
In most baking recipes, I substitute:
- erythtritol/stevia for sugar
- unsweetened applesauce/greek yogurt for butter
- coconut flour/vanilla protein powder for a portion of all-purpose flour
- egg whites for whole eggs
Making a few minor changes like that can really make your baking much lower in calories without sacrificing too much flavor. And if you sub in protein powder and greek yogurt, you boost the protein too!2 -
Got to say, I'm quite sure that a muffin, a scone, and a coffeecake have more calories than the bread you're trying to avoid.
What are you talking about? I’m trying to avoid muffins and scones and coffeecakes, not “the bread”. Those are the ones that I’m craving and I am aware that buying them wasnt a healthy choice. That’s why I sought for help. Sorry that the language was misleading. Yes, I mean pastries.
Everyone has different approaches and different methods that work for them based on their previous experiences with food. I meant to say that pastries are my trigger foods and once I start eating them I seem to lose control. I appreciate your advice.0 -
nice_heathery wrote: »Got to say, I'm quite sure that a muffin, a scone, and a coffeecake have more calories than the bread you're trying to avoid.
What are you talking about? I’m trying to avoid muffins and scones and coffeecakes, not “the bread”. Those are the ones that I’m craving and I am aware that buying them wasnt a healthy choice. That’s why I sought for help. Sorry that the language was misleading. Yes, I mean pastries.
Everyone has different approaches and different methods that work for them based on their previous experiences with food. I meant to say that pastries are my trigger foods and once I start eating them I seem to lose control. I appreciate your advice.
But are you also avoiding actual bread? That's why the title of your thread is I think making this confusing.
If you have cut out bread and other higher carb foods, it's possible lower carb isn't best for you and your body asking for any carbs NOW is causing you to crave calorie dense carbs like muffins and scones.
If the only thing you've cut out is pastries and you are craving pastries, try to avoid bakeries and maybe some lower cal versions will help - like Fiber One brownies and cakes or something similar. I also tend to have a donut with my breakfast after a long weekend hike, I have extra calories to spend and knowing I can have one every once and awhile keeps me from feeling deprived.1 -
nice_heathery wrote: »Got to say, I'm quite sure that a muffin, a scone, and a coffeecake have more calories than the bread you're trying to avoid.
What are you talking about? I’m trying to avoid muffins and scones and coffeecakes, not “the bread”. Those are the ones that I’m craving and I am aware that buying them wasnt a healthy choice. That’s why I sought for help. Sorry that the language was misleading. Yes, I mean pastries.
Everyone has different approaches and different methods that work for them based on their previous experiences with food. I meant to say that pastries are my trigger foods and once I start eating them I seem to lose control. I appreciate your advice.
But are you also avoiding actual bread? That's why the title of your thread is I think making this confusing.
If you have cut out bread and other higher carb foods, it's possible lower carb isn't best for you and your body asking for any carbs NOW is causing you to crave calorie dense carbs like muffins and scones.
If the only thing you've cut out is pastries and you are craving pastries, try to avoid bakeries and maybe some lower cal versions will help - like Fiber One brownies and cakes or something similar. I also tend to have a donut with my breakfast after a long weekend hike, I have extra calories to spend and knowing I can have one every once and awhile keeps me from feeling deprived.
No, I have not cut out bread. I eat sufficient amount of carbs everyday. I eat sandwiches, ezekiel bread, toast... it’s just the pastries I’m talking about. Sorry about the misleading title. I meant to say pastries. I wish I can change the thread title. Thanks for your advice @kimny72! That’s really helpful.0 -
nice_heathery wrote: »nice_heathery wrote: »Got to say, I'm quite sure that a muffin, a scone, and a coffeecake have more calories than the bread you're trying to avoid.
What are you talking about? I’m trying to avoid muffins and scones and coffeecakes, not “the bread”. Those are the ones that I’m craving and I am aware that buying them wasnt a healthy choice. That’s why I sought for help. Sorry that the language was misleading. Yes, I mean pastries.
Everyone has different approaches and different methods that work for them based on their previous experiences with food. I meant to say that pastries are my trigger foods and once I start eating them I seem to lose control. I appreciate your advice.
But are you also avoiding actual bread? That's why the title of your thread is I think making this confusing.
If you have cut out bread and other higher carb foods, it's possible lower carb isn't best for you and your body asking for any carbs NOW is causing you to crave calorie dense carbs like muffins and scones.
If the only thing you've cut out is pastries and you are craving pastries, try to avoid bakeries and maybe some lower cal versions will help - like Fiber One brownies and cakes or something similar. I also tend to have a donut with my breakfast after a long weekend hike, I have extra calories to spend and knowing I can have one every once and awhile keeps me from feeling deprived.
No, I have not cut out bread. I eat sufficient amount of carbs everyday. I eat sandwiches, ezekiel bread, toast... it’s just the pastries I’m talking about. Sorry about the misleading title. I meant to say pastries. Thanks for your advice @kimny72! That’s really helpful.
Sure. I always have a box of Fiber One brownies in the pantry, they are 90 cals and pretty yummy, especially with a cup of coffee or tea. I don't ever go to Starbucks or inside a Dunkin Donuts because I can't smell all those treats without getting one. I get my coffee at the drive through window instead!2 -
To clarify:
Sorry for the misleading title and language. I mean PASTRIES, not bread!
I'm eating bread just fine. I eat sandwiches, toasts, ... normally! It's just the pastries.
Pastries are my nemesis, my trigger food.
Again, thanks for all your advice!
The cravings are gone, and I’m back on track.0 -
nice_heathery wrote: »To clarify:
Sorry for the misleading title and language. I mean PASTRIES, not bread!
I'm eating bread just fine. I eat sandwiches, toasts, ... normally! It's just the pastries.
Pastries are my nemesis, my trigger food.
Again, thanks for all your advice!
The cravings are gone, and I’m back on track.
Ok yeah I hear you. I love baked goods. The one thing that helps me is ask myself exactly WHAT pastry I'm craving, and if I can't decide, it means I'm not really craving it that much - does that make sense? In my experience, when I have a vague craving, it's when I tend to eat too much, because what I eat won't really satisfy me... When I crave something specific (typically an eclair, a croissant or a donut), it is more satisfying and I make it fit though (or try. Typically it means I'm going to be hungry later).
I've been wanting to go to my favorite bakery in the morning... but I keep asking myself 'what will I get there?'. And I don't really know... so I don't go, because I'd rather save the calories for something I REALLY want. But yeah, I've done the 'go to the bakery and buy 3 things' before too (that being said, I wouldn't spend my calories on Starbucks stuff either).2
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