Trying To Give Up Bread..

[Patsy33]

I need to lose some weight around tummy & hips. Also getting a lot of bloating. What can I replace my bread with that will fill me up without the carbs? Anyone got some ideas? T.i.a

[DTCwordfan]

slow releasing carbs, say after a two to three week diet of being off them....like oats, basmati rice, cous-cous, sweet potatoes and quinoa.

[Patsy33]

Thanks DTC..

[davebro]

sorry - thought it said breast!

[Patsy33]

Ooh no, I'm alright for them, thanks.. :-)

[DTCwordfan]

slow-releasing carbs is the trick - but look up protein diets is a good starter, meats, dairy and plenty of greens and salad - and given that we are coming into summer now, it's much easier....then to re-introduce carb on a limited basis.

[DTCwordfan]

and don't lose more than a kg per week as you risk exposing yourself to gall-bladder issues, two-thirds of whom qualify through the five 'F's - as in, female, over forty, fat, freckled and fair-skinned.

[Patsy33]

Good advice DTC. I will try! :-)

[Arksided]

Good luck with your diet PatsyXx giving up bread is a great start putting down the box of chocolates might help also ;-) Xx

[Patsy33]

I know Arky. Funny thing I don't eat a lot of chocolates..It's starchy stuff like bread, biscuits n cakes!

[maggiebee]

My DIL is trying to lose a bit of weight. She loves bread but always feels bloated after eating it. She was advised to buy gluten free and this seems to agree with her.

[DTCwordfan]

and unfortunately the wine too, if you have to, sauv blancs, viognier and riojas are the preferred ones!

[Patsy33]

I will consider that, Maggie. Thanks.

[Patsy33]

Will definitly cut down on wine.