I know, I heard this tired advice 100 times before. And I ignored it, thinking that my occasional slice of whole wheat toast counted as "whole grains."
Oh my god. I was wrong. I was so, so, so wrong.
Last week I quit all ultra processed carbohydrates cold turkey - ZERO added sugar, white pasta, white bread (including baguettes/sourdough), pretzels, snacks, etc. I also gave up sugar substitutes, so I just eat my yogurt and oatmeal plain and I'm not having any sweets beyond fruit. In short, I am now eating an entirely whole foods diet. I quarantined everything that did not fit this criteria to a specific cabinet that I am not opening.
I have been so full I can't really eat all the calories I need to unless I plan lol. For the first time since I started losing weight, I am actually able to add oils, avocados, nut butters, and MULTIPLE snacks throughout the day. I have more energy and I'm not having sugar cravings. It's AMAZING!
The blinders feel like they've been taken off and I can see that (for MY body) eating "diet"/"low calorie" foods are NOT the way, because they just lead to more cravings and sugar spiking. And while eventually I may incorporate occasional sweets into my day, eating added sugar in really any amount right now messes with my hunger. I am really enjoying my boring healthy food because it has some oil that actually fills me up.
If you're kind of stuck on a plateau and addicted to your "treats" and "diet versions" of food you used to eat, consider at least trying a complete switch to whole grains. It's still early but it's pushing me past my plateau and I'm very happy so far!
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source https://www.reddit.com/r/loseit/comments/ji6a0p/whole_grains_are_a_game_changer/
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