Weight Loss/Maintenance

TexasTowelie

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2. Because it's a double whammy for both calories and carbohydrates

Thu Jan 31, 2013, 05:00 AM

Jan 2013

which elevate blood sugar levels.

I agree with your advice on cutting back on juice, animal products, eating smaller portions and exercise.

In response to the OP: The use of whole grain breads mitigates the situation, but be certain that it is 100% whole grain or 100% whole wheat to avoid processed flour. Try to avoid white bread, bagels and muffins. Since this may not be practical, eating smaller portions allows for that occasional "cheat" that you mentioned.

Low Glycemic Fruits: Cherries, Grapefruits, Prunes, Apricots, Plums, Apples, Peaches, Blueberries, Strawberries, Raspberries, Pears, Oranges, Grapes

Medium Glycemic Fruits: Bananas (under-ripe is better than ripened), Kiwi Fruit, Mangoes, Papaya, Figs, Raiisins, Cantaloupe, Pineapple

High Glycemic Fruits: Watermelon, Dates

Investigate using carob products in lieu of chocolate (subject to affordability).

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Gotta lose weight, bread must go. [View all] jambo101 Jan 2013 OP

Why give up bread? Fridays Child Jan 2013 #1

Because it's a double whammy for both calories and carbohydrates TexasTowelie Jan 2013 #2

I did that for a few years noamnety Jan 2013 #3

Using lettuce leaves works for some sandwiches,tacos. Lars39 Feb 2013 #4

They make a flaxseed pita type pocket bread and wraps Marrah_G Feb 2013 #5

I have a good recipe for flax meal waffles. Fuddnik May 2013 #17

What about rice cakes. Denninmi Feb 2013 #6

I use whole grain tortillas or wraps rox63 Feb 2013 #7

This sounds really gross but it works for me womanofthehills Feb 2013 #8

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When I went on a low-carb diet, roasted brussels sprouts were my 'chips' Cirque du So-What Feb 2013 #11

These sound good. What temp do you roast them at? I'm assuming in the oven? auntAgonist Feb 2013 #12

Here's the recipe Cirque du So-What Feb 2013 #13

Thanks so much! Easy and good for us too. n/t auntAgonist Feb 2013 #14

I do pork rinds. No carbs. Fuddnik May 2013 #16

I've used pork rinds that way too Cirque du So-What May 2013 #18

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If you are ok with eating eggs.... The empressof all May 2013 #19

My opinion. Helas Jun 2013 #20

Welcome to DU my friend! hrmjustin Jun 2013 #21

portobello mushrooms... oftheforest Jun 2013 #22

That's an interesting idea. Thanks and welcome to the WL/M group and DU. n/t auntAgonist Jun 2013 #23