Battling with self

[GreenAJC]

Self discipline is what I need, but I like bread, and flour things. I so need support to kick the wheat habit.

P.S. I am vegan, but I cheat from time to time.

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

Hi and welcome, GreenAJC

I don't eat wheat, but then I'm not a vegan. A plant based diet allows bread, but it needs to be good bread without lots of additives, you'd just need to steer clear of processed foods, like cakes and biscuits. You would also be allowed potatoes and rice. This forum would be able to help you healthunlocked.com/veganfoo...

I don't find carbs fill me up, it's fat and protein that does that, but I think a plant based diet restricts fats and you'd need to eat pulses for your protein.

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[GreenAJC in reply to moreless]

Thank you for your help

I know vegan allows it but I put on weight with Bread

[moreless Administrator 7 stone in reply to GreenAJC]

Just cut out the bread then and replace with lots more veg. After a few days, you won't even miss it

[GreenAJC in reply to moreless]

I have tried all you said for years....30 years

I have cut out bread on and off

I have been dairy free for years, just cheat now and then as I love cheese but cheese don't like me

I studied nutrition I know the why's but but but I am addicted to bread...Cheap, wholemeal, brown, rye, white, bread I have no problem keeping away from, I only like the good for you stuff, but like it too much.

[moreless Administrator 7 stone in reply to GreenAJC]

You just have to decide which is more important to you, your love of bread, or losing weight. When push comes to shove, if we always do what we've always done, then we'll always get what we've always got

[S11m]

Hi, GreenAJC , welcome.

Weight loss is not all about motivation and masochism - if you "slim smart" it is not so hard! Eating plenty of fat reduces the "need" for carbs and snacks.

Many of us here find that what works is a combination of The Low Carbohydrate, High-Fat (LCHF) diet (see the forum here on Health Unlocked) and Not Snacking All Day AKA Intermittent Fasting (IF). See:

healthunlocked.com/fasting-...

[martinwinlow]

Trying to enjoy a weight-losing diet without eating meat or fish... You clearly like a challenge! Just learn about the carb content of your favourite foods and avoid anything with more than 10-15% 'total carb'. You will lose weight.

[BridgeGirl Administrator SS Supercook 2 stone in reply to martinwinlow]

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