Hi Kim,
I have added whole wheat bread to my diet. I really need the fiber. I was eating triscuits but found myself eating too many so I stay away. I stay away from all pasta. I don't likw whole wheat pasta because it's to heavy for my tummy. When you get to the point where you can have lettuce, try wrapping your tuna salad in a lettuce leaf. YUM! I love hummus and it is protein. Some will say it has too much fat, but to it's good fat. And a little hummus goes a long way.
Shelley

I have found that 1 or 2 wheat saltine crackers work well for me as a bread alternative. I will place the tuna salad on my plate and use a small piece of cracker to dip into it. I have tried wheat bread toasted but can only eat about three small bites before I am full, which makes eating a adequate amount of protein harder.

I am just able to now try celery and cucumbers which I also like because being able to chew something crunchy is nice after liquid and then soft foods for so long.

I am also excited for spaghetti squash to be in season and plan to try some with meat sauce on top. I also tried thin zucchini slices as the noodles in a lasagna. It worked good as a alternative to the pasta, and sat well in my stomach.

I would love to hear others suggestions for alternatives Kim as well! Thanks for asking the question!

I use a light multi grain flat bread.....half at a serving actually. Or premium has whole wheat saltines now ...the fall back is they are round! lol I'm a square cracker kinda girl. j/k

I did not really like the wheat pasta but I do like smart balance there is another that is healthier but I cant think of the name off the top of my head I think it is a multi grain though.

I often bypass bread though and put my lunch meat and such in salads or I will make a roll up with a leaf of romaine lettuce

Thanks all. I can't wait to eat lettuce again and would love to be able to wrap my tuna in that now. I had been looking at the "flatout" brand of "breads" Katlin is that what you are talking about? This one had flaxseed and it was a really long very thin and flat piece of "bread" I need to try to get more fiber in when I can. Right now it's cream of wheat and some extra fiber in my protein powder. It's all good, I have crunchy vegetables to look forward to in my future. I can't wait to have a good salad again.

Becca shared a recipe for a "no flour bread" made with egg whites and cream cheese. I have tried that and it is pretty good. I used it as a pizza crust or bread for tuna or pbj. You can make it sweeter if you want, or season it with garlic salt or whatever. It almost melts in your mouth so it will be fine for you early on and it is loaded with protein.

Is it called cloud bread? I found several recipes similar to this. I am definitely going to try this. It's amazing I thought I knew all the tricks of low carb "bread" after all my years of WW but I have never heard of this one. Thanks Golden.

http://kirbiecravings.com/2012/04/carb-free-cloud-bread.html

I use the cloud bread as pizza crust or use the califlower crust. I too find I eat too many crackers so I try to steer away from those.

Lettice leaf w/ tuna or chicken salad is yummy.

I get fresh baked turkey breast at my local deli and have them slice it thin. They I just roll it up w/ a piece of cheese and it's a quick lunch.

We've also done won ton wrappers w/ sandwich fillings. We bake and it's a nice treat now and then.

My hubby makes fresh hummus and we get black bean tortillas to go w/ it some time.

I think you sort of play around and fine what works for you.

Cloud bread, cauliflower crust pizza, and almond floor are great bread options but none have the protein you need right now. The only bread I ever occasionally have is 1/2 orowheat double fiber English muffin. I stay away from bread and pastas even at 3 years. Veggie pastas aren't to bad but I don't eat them. I use lettuce for wraps. At only three weeks pastas or breads are not a recommended option until you meet goal. Protein is the number one priority right now if you want to shed the weight. Crackers, pastas and breads aren't going to melt the fat like protein. Protein melts the fat and water flushes it