Guest guest Posted June 3, 2007 Report Share Posted June 3, 2007 Hi , Congratulations on the 100 pound loss! Of course you can lose weight while eating bread. People only run into problems if they eat it (or any other carb) in excess, like big portions of bread and pasta at every meal instead of getting in your fruits and vegetables. A single piece of dark rye with breakfast is no problem at all. I'm pretty sure there are hundreds if not thousands of us here who can attest to losing weight and having successful BFL challenges while still including bread. It's just a mater of quality and portion control. Go for the high-fiber, whole grain varieties and try to keep them to a meal or two a day. > > I have been lurking a couple of weeks. I'm 53, female, & 181 lbs. and > have been a gym member and Weight Watcher member for 2 years. In that > time I have lost 100 lbs. but have fought injuries and had abdominal > surgery. I now have 2 bulging disks, but am mostly out of back pain > and an unrepaired rotator cuff and Slap lesion in my shouler. They > have been rehabed, but they will never be the same. So, I have to > modify some of the exercises according to my doctor and PT. > > I started the BFL way of eating and it was working well until I was > told to switch from a piece of bread in the morning to oatmeal. Well, > I have never eaten oatmeal and find that it is deadly for me. I can't > keep out of it. Is anyone eating bread and losing weight? I was > eating a very dark rye, but was told I can't lose weight if I eat > bread. I have 40 lbs. to lose to get to goal. I'm having my body fat > tested tomorrow with calipers at the gym. Thanks for any advice. > > from KY > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 4, 2007 Report Share Posted June 4, 2007 Wow congrats on 100 pounds that is awesome! I eat bread, mini whole wheat bagel (100 calories), wheat english muffins. My philosophy is I've been doing this for 2 1/2 years and intend to do it for life and I eat everything in moderation, being careful of portion control now and mix it up. I'm not giving up anything at all not even the occasional Milky Way <smile>. Michele T. >I have been lurking a couple of weeks. I'm 53, female, & 181 lbs. and >have been a gym member and Weight Watcher member for 2 years. In that >time I have lost 100 lbs. but have fought injuries and had abdominal >surgery Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 4, 2007 Report Share Posted June 4, 2007 Wow! Congrats, ! You have done wonderfully and I'm so glad that you are reaching out because the support you will find here (and like groups) will help you go the distance! I'm so sorry to hear of your injuries, but it sounds like you're on the right track. Is your DR or physical therapist helping you with modifications? As for the oatmeal, I think if it's something that is causing you to fall, you should stay away from it. Oatmeal is good for you, but in large amounts will not help you. It's all carbs. Maybe hold off until after you reach your goal. A breakfast I enjoy is scrambled eggs (one yolk), bell peppers, onions and a small red potato. (all mixed together) That way you get veggies too. (just watch portion size) Also, I am trying to not eat as much bread. In prior times, I would eat only open faced sandwiches, so I only used one piece. I also used Spelt bread. Something that my DR had recommended. I also eat from time to time, whole wheat pita. Let me say again that I think you are doing so well. I know it's hard at times, but keep up the good work and before you know it you'll have reached your goal! Take care, > I have been lurking a couple of weeks. I'm 53, female, & 181 lbs. and > have been a gym member and Weight Watcher member for 2 years. In that > time I have lost 100 lbs. but have fought injuries and had abdominal > surgery. I now have 2 bulging disks, but am mostly out of back pain > and an unrepaired rotator cuff and Slap lesion in my shouler. They > have been rehabed, but they will never be the same. So, I have to > modify some of the exercises according to my doctor and PT. > > I started the BFL way of eating and it was working well until I was > told to switch from a piece of bread in the morning to oatmeal. Well, > I have never eaten oatmeal and find that it is deadly for me. I can't > keep out of it. Is anyone eating bread and losing weight? I was > eating a very dark rye, but was told I can't lose weight if I eat > bread. I have 40 lbs. to lose to get to goal. I'm having my body fat > tested tomorrow with calipers at the gym. Thanks for any advice. > > from KY > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2007 Report Share Posted June 21, 2007 If you¹ve been lurking for a while then I¹m sure you¹ve seen Skwigg¹s diatribe on density of carbs. I¹m was stalled out and switched out all bread, pasta etc. and replaced that carb with fruit. Action once again. > I have been lurking a couple of weeks. I'm 53, female, & 181 lbs. and > have been a gym member and Weight Watcher member for 2 years. In that > time I have lost 100 lbs. but have fought injuries and had abdominal > surgery. I now have 2 bulging disks, but am mostly out of back pain > and an unrepaired rotator cuff and Slap lesion in my shouler. They > have been rehabed, but they will never be the same. So, I have to > modify some of the exercises according to my doctor and PT. > > I started the BFL way of eating and it was working well until I was > told to switch from a piece of bread in the morning to oatmeal. Well, > I have never eaten oatmeal and find that it is deadly for me. I can't > keep out of it. Is anyone eating bread and losing weight? I was > eating a very dark rye, but was told I can't lose weight if I eat > bread. I have 40 lbs. to lose to get to goal. I'm having my body fat > tested tomorrow with calipers at the gym. Thanks for any advice. > > from KY > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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