Ok, I am the WORST blogger ever. I need to finish my Rock n Roll Seattle recap AND write up my Scott Jurek “Eat and Run” interview, but I’m interrupting those to get something off my chest.
I’m addicted to bread.
All bread.
And its a serious problem. It’s been 3+ weeks since we gave up ALL animal products (errr another thing I need to recap) and processed foods. The only loaf bread we have in the house other than the beer bread I baked is the Ezekial sprouted bread. Low glycemic stuff which should keep me from eating less of it.
Nope,I even love that kinda hard,filled with seeds bread.
And whole wheat tortillas? Don’t even get me started. I will eat them plain.
Pancakes? I devour. (umm did anyone see the title of my last post?)
Pizza. Well duh.
Do you see where I’m going here? In the past 3 weeks Charles has lost 13 pounds from out diet change and I have lost *drumroll please* 3 pounds. Now, I didn’t change my diet to lose weight. We started eating plant strong for health reasons but ummmm if I’m honest with myself I’m eating bread strong. (sprouted grains,have to keep it in the refrigerator, $5 a loaf bread strong)
Bread has always been a weakness of mine, I can remember Thanksgiving’s growing up where I would forgo the meat/veggies/whatever and would bee line to the home made rolls.
Don’t get me wrong, I think food SHOULD be enjoyed. But, I also think food shouldn’t CONTROL you.
And bread controls me.
It wakes me up in my sleep begging to be eaten. It calls my name in its sweet siren song. It makes me feel weak.
But that’s about to change. I am stronger than bread. I am stronger than bread. I am stronger than bread.
I have to be able to make peace with bread. I have to prove to myself I can overcome something so tasty silly that has a hold over me.
I’m giving up bread (pizza,pancakes,naan,flour based tortillas,etc) this week. No,not forever. I just want to show myself I’m not weak and hopefully a little time away will make moderation in the future easier.
Today is bread free day #2.
Wish me luck.
What are you addicted to?
Keep it up! You can do it! I gave up diet soda about a year ago and that was HARD. Just hearing someone open up a can or bottle would make me have a graving. It took a good 6 months for me to really kick the habit. Giving up something you love and are addicted to is not easy so hang in there.
Ahhh bread is so good…and you are right so addicting. You can totally get by without it….but I would imagine it will be hard at first!
Sugar. Totally and hopelessly addicted. *le sigh* Kudos to you on working on the bread addiction. I can’t wait to read about how it goes.
Proud of you – you can do it!! Stay strong
I love bread!! That is why I do not have it in my house. I will eat it out..but really I don’t have a lot of bread in my house b/c I could easily go bread crazy! Good luck!
Yes the siren song of break and all its carby glory is strong. I am addicted to coffee, or maybe coffee creamer and ice cream. I can’t keep ice cream in the house. It is a sometime treat. so sad. You should be proud of the progress you made, lifestyle changes take time to adjust to.
Growing up we had a loaf of bread and butter on the table for every dinner!! It was hard for me to cut down on bread but once I did, I found I didn’t miss it as much. Now it is a treat instead of an every day need! Keep strong! You can do it!!
I hear ya, sister! Bread is bad for me. Bread and sugar are my two food addiction!! Good luck!
potato chips. it’s terrible. i’m inspired tho by your commitment, i think it’s high time i give up the chips.
I walk into Cosi determined not to get bread with my salad, it’s very few times that I’m actually victorious. Breads are my weakness as well, the reason behind my current plateau, and just oh so delicious… I’m rooting for you!!! Seeing you beat this will help me beat our common enemy as well!!!
Good luck, Tricia! This challenge would be so hard for me. When we go out to eat, I devour the bread baskets like I’ve never had bread before. It’s not a good habit. Keep it up though! 2 days with no bread is a really great start! You can do it!
I am addicted to french fries. I can live off of those things
This made me laugh. I can so relate. Unfortunately, it’s not just bread. It’s food, in general. I am a sucker for a snack of any kind – healthy and balanced to cupcakes and soda – at any time. Working in an office with a stocked break room is not good for me.
I pulled up Forks Over Knives again on Netflix and read through some of Skinny B; I am trying to refocus on eating cleaner. Old habits are hard to break; behavior change is not easy. Thanks for posting today. I needed some encouragement!
Boy do I know where you’re coming from. I developed a food intolerance this year and I’m eternally grateful that it was only lactose. I can live without cheese and chocolate (just) but I couldn’t live without bread.
The smell of bread — even the whitest store-bought bread — sets off a visceral craving. Mmmmm.
I wonder if your latest troubles with bread are a reaction to going vegan? Hopefuly you will feel better after your week!
Hello, my name is Christine and I’m addicted to chocolate! I can not live 2 days without chocolate and don’t really feel the need to change it
I’m amazed about your goal to not eat bread. Good luck!
My first thought was….chocolate. I have to have some every day. Oh, and my morning coffee.
Good luck on bread free week!
I love bread too, fortunately though, not all bread. I love all kinds of cheese though. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE cheese. And I try so hard to stay away from it. But my son also loves cheese, so we have lots in the house. I also REALLY LIKE wine (fortunately not all wine). Just so happens that cheese goes so well with wine. Bummer for me. Good luck with your bread addiction. You can conquer it.
Sugar!!!
I nominated you for a beautiful blogger award. You are supposed to write 7 things about you and nominate 7 other bloggers. Hope you don’t mind!
I’m so far behind in blogging, too…can totally relate!
Bread is yummy. If you read the book “Wheat Belly” it may change your views though. I read it, still eat bread, but I’m more mindful of how much now. Some days anyway
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