Brown Bread

Vote 4 Pedro

About 4 months ago i started to change my life around and finally "do something about it."
I changed my diet and started doing some exercise and the weight is coming off, I found it reasonably easy to stop the junk
but I'm finding the most difficult thing is to stop eating bread.

Before i could make a sandwich out of almost anything.
I have almost cut it out but i wanted to ask, if i was to have some Brown Bread what type would be the best option.
Whole grain, Rye bread, Linseed bread, Soya bread, Soda bread etc. etc.
as long as it tastes like bread and is not to expensive i'll try it.

Thanks for any responses.

frag420

I too would be interested in knowing this as well what to look out for on the label??

chin_grin

If you're trying to reduce/cut bread altogether I'd highly recommend using wraps instead.

SteelyDanJalapeno

chin_grin wrote: »

If you're trying to reduce/cut bread altogether I'd highly recommend using wraps instead.

They're practically the same thing

Mellor

chin_grin wrote: »

If you're trying to reduce/cut bread altogether I'd highly recommend using wraps instead.

Why.
Wraps are carbs just like bread. As is brown bread.

chin_grin

TiltedBrain wrote: »

They're practically the same thing

Mellor wrote: »

Why.
Wraps are carbs just like bread. As is brown bread.

Oh! Well, maybe to wean yourself off bread then?!

rubadub

chin_grin wrote: »

If you're trying to reduce/cut bread altogether I'd highly recommend using wraps instead.

You can use iceberg lettuce leaves instead of wraps. I also shred it into a bowl to bulk out stuff like chilli.

Ryvitas are very light might help some people who want some sort of bread fix, 3 ryvitas are about the same weight & cals as a single slice of mc cambridges soda bread.

Vote 4 Pedro

Thanks guys for your replies but i think i have nailed it now.
It was just getting used to new things,
I have changed so much lately and the weight is coming off great.

I have loads to lose but it really is a change of life style and not a "diet"
the exercise is helping me get fitter and i'll be investing in a rowing machine very soon.
anyway i'm over the bread thing now.

thanks.

frag420

Vote 4 Pedro wrote: »

Thanks guys for your replies but i think i have nailed it now.
It was just getting used to new things,
I have changed so much lately and the weight is coming off great.

I have loads to lose but it really is a change of life style and not a "diet"
the exercise is helping me get fitter and i'll be investing in a rowing machine very soon.
anyway i'm over the bread thing now.

thanks.

What changes did you bake Re bread?? Did you cut it out or find an alternative?

rocky

I wasn't eating a lot of bread, more bagels...

I replaced them with rice/corn cakes. Not a great taste, but I'm more interested in what I put on them, they are only a veh-ical for other tasty food.

Vote 4 Pedro

frag420 wrote: »

What changes did you bake Re bread?? Did you cut it out or find an alternative?

I just stopped gradually, now i'm not bothered about it much,
i still like it and would rather have the real thing but less often than a substitute that was not as nice,
At first i was driven mad but i'm totally over it now.

saa

Avoid normal breads that are 100 calories each or more, rye crackers and small bread is 50 calories a slice it's good to get whole grain

Like hovis nimble in l i d l
Brennans weight watchers loaf d u n n e s

saa

Lol I can't have the real thing in my house or il binge, happy to say bread is now something I have ever y few days gotta watch out for pasta and potatoes

Vote 4 Pedro

Iv'e gone from about 8 slices a day to about 2 - 4 a month.

Vote 4 Pedro

no pasta or potatoes for me now either.
i'm down 3 and a half stone since new year

bbam

Vote 4 Pedro wrote: »

About 4 months ago i started to change my life around and finally "do something about it."
I changed my diet and started doing some exercise and the weight is coming off, I found it reasonably easy to stop the junk
but I'm finding the most difficult thing is to stop eating bread.

Before i could make a sandwich out of almost anything.
I have almost cut it out but i wanted to ask, if i was to have some Brown Bread what type would be the best option.
Whole grain, Rye bread, Linseed bread, Soya bread, Soda bread etc. etc.
as long as it tastes like bread and is not to expensive i'll try it.

Thanks for any responses.

If the weight is coming off why would you worry about the bread.. Just have it in moderation...

Vote 4 Pedro

bbam wrote: »

If the weight is coming off why would you worry about the bread.. Just have it in moderation...

I think it was a main thing i missed thats all, but now like i said, i'm over it.

Sasquatch76

Vote 4 Pedro wrote: »

i'm down 3 and a half stone since new year

Congratulations - that's a huge change!

Vote 4 Pedro

Sasquatch76 wrote: »

Congratulations - that's a huge change!

Thank you. appreciated:)

Juwwi

Vote 4 Pedro wrote: »

no pasta or potatoes for me now either.
i'm down 3 and a half stone since new year

Hi Pedro Im in the process of changing to a healthy diet .
Would you mind posting your daily food plan or pm'ing me when you get time I'd appreciate it.

Well done on so far thats great.

the groutch

Vote 4 Pedro wrote: »

i'm down 3 and a half stone since new year

a little off topic, but that's alot of weight in a short time, there is a such thing as losing weight too quickly

frag420

robbie1977 wrote: »

Vote 4 Pedro wrote: »

no pasta or potatoes for me now either.
i'm down 3 and a half stone since new year

Hi Pedro Im in the process of changing to a healthy diet .
Would you mind posting your daily food plan or pm'ing me when you get time I'd appreciate it.

Well done on so far thats great.

I too would be interested in seeing this if you don't mind?

Cheers

mad m

Anyone any thoughts on Superquinns Pumpkin own brand brown bread? Love a couple of slices every now and then...

Vote 4 Pedro

will post up food diary tomorrow at some point

Vote 4 Pedro

the groutch wrote: »

a little off topic, but that's alot of weight in a short time, there is a such thing as losing weight too quickly

yeah i know it is but i have a lot to lose and i'm not on any silly starvation diet or anything like that.

slowing down now to lose about lb. a week

Vote 4 Pedro

Ok I'm putting up my food planner but before i do i need to say that,

1, I’m no expert on food, nutrition or exercise and there are plenty of better qualified people here on boards to give you much better advice than i can.

2, This is what i am doing, it’s working for me and thats great,

3, I’m on a serious tight budget,

5, If you have any helpful advise or recommendations for me then please go ahead.

5, If you just want to give me **** about how wrong i am then please don’t bother.

7, Drink **** loads of water,

7, I’m only putting it up because I've been asked to, thats all.

I usually have the same breakfast most days, it would be :-

3 scoops (45g) of Flahavan’s quick oats made with 125 ml. water and 125 ml. low fat milk.
1x Banana
2 Glasses of Water.

Min Morning Snack, 1 x fruit and 2 glasses water

Lunch would be very similar each day but would be a nice smallish bowl of mixed Salad with.
Chicken, Tuna, Ham, Salmon, Crab, or egg. (usually what over from the night before)
2 glasses of Water

Afternoon Snack, 1 x Fruit and 2 glasses water

Main evening meal would rotate around salads but would be one of the following,
When i say salad i mean big salads with Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Pickled Onions, Mixed Peppers, Cucumber, Hard Boiled Egg, Beet Root, Radish, Raw Broccoli, Grated Carrot, Scallions, Branston Pickle, Mustard and anything else i might have forgotten to say,

Chicken or Turkey Dinner with Carrots, Sweet Potatoes, Peas, Sweet corn, Broccoli,
Chicken Salad,
Ham Salad,
Tuna Salad,
Crab Salad,
Fish Salad,
Chili and brown rice,
Chili with mixed Salad
Bolognese sauce with brown rice,
Bolognese sauce with Mixed Salad
3 Egg Omlette = 1 full egg, 2 egg whites, Peppers, Peas, Onion, Tomatoes, L/fat Cheese, Ham or something like that,
Stir fry with loads of veg and usually chicken or beef.
Beans on brown bread toast, with 2 poached eggs on top.
Homemade Veg Soup, Big Style, loads of fresh veg in big chunks, just about everything goes in with a very small amount of potatoes.
With 3-4 glasses of water.

Evening snack, 1 x large orange and 2 glasses water.

I try and make everything from scratch with fresh ingredients and not packet stuff.


Thats roughly it but I'm sure i forgot something.

frag420

Wow!! That's a lot better than what I am doing. As I ain't a big fan if veg its hard to get my five a day in. I usually try to get it in with curries, fajitas, stew, soup etc. would love to be able to tuck into a salad but I can't get my head around it!!

Anyways fair play to you!!

frAg

Vote 4 Pedro

I would never of had a salads before, i would of rather stuck my head in a bucket of Sh**,
but i have really tried to make something of them to keep them interesting and now i really like them,

the weight is falling of me now and it is very motivating to do more exercise,
I'm getting a rowing machine in the week ahead so i'll be doing more still.

I think the main thing is that your head has to be in the right place for it,
It's just the right time for me, i know it somehow.

also no alcohol at all and i never smoked so thats good.

I need to lose about 4 more stone though.

frag420

You know what I think I could manage some lettuce, onion, peppers if I put my mind to it. Would need some chicken for something to chew!! One thing that always put me of salads was the various dressings as I can't stand them. Or mayo !!

From reading your last post I shall endeavour to try a bit if salad in the next week. Oh and going back to the bread thing. I got the superquin whole wheat this eve!! It's baked indoor and it's delish. Only 80cls per slice!!


frAg

connollys

i think most bread is baked indoors

Just in regards the salad dressings, try making yer own, they are pretty simple really. I normally go for a 3:1 ratio of oil to acid, ie vinegar, lemon juice etc

Favourite would be plain balsamic ie 3:1 Olive oil to Balsamic vinegar 9 tesco finest do a lovely one

Or 3:1 Oil to White Wine Vinegar, teaspoon wholegrain mustard, small bit of garlic and black pepper.

Play with the ratios to yer own liking, I dont really measure much, just kinda eyeball it.

Vote 4 Pedro

Just a little update.

I'm down another stone,

Still sticking with it and its working for me. well chuffed