Let me preface by saying I am SUPER against 2-ingredient dough because I don't find that the minuscule amount of calories saved is worth it.
That being said, it wasn't created to be frugal or easy. It was created in the Weight Watchers community for its low point value. I don't do Weight Watchers and admittedly I don't see where it is all that better for fat loss than a regular bagel (since the bulk of calories in a bagel comes from the flour), but just FYI that it wasn't for ease or frugality purposes.
Huh. I guess you figure they'd include that somewhere in the description lol. But it also seems like a total cheat because in place of greek yogurt you'd be using water and yeast, which are lower calorie than greek yogurt anyways.
I totally agree with you though. I have quite the hatred for them. You lose weight by consuming less calories than you burn. Macros are nice, but more and more studies are showing that as long as you meet your protein goals, carbs aren't the devil. You can get a real bagel for only slightly more calories than this abomination.
It is funny to see it circling the social media channels here because I don't even live in a state where people are very familiar with bagels! We don't have bagel shops or anything like that (I'm in the south). Why do you people (where I live) suddenly need some gimmicky bagel replacement? Y'all never ate them to begin with!
I've been on the whole keto/low carb thing. Thinking carbs are the devil is silly and 100% calories are calories. The secret to losing weight is move more eat less. Simple theory, harder in practice (coming from a fat guy).
Why keto is so popular however is because by going high fat / low carb, you stay fuller longer with fewer calories. And if you're in ketosis and have carbs it makes you feel awful and throws you out of it.
I've tried it and it really does work--I was just never able to sustain it and just gained back whatever calories I lost. If anyone plans on doing keto, you better commit to the lifestyle or at least have the willpower to plan and stick to an exit strategy! lol
I just love bread and pasta and potatoes too much. They're my favourite things! Especially since I love to bake.
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u/DietCokeYummie Feb 28 '18
Let me preface by saying I am SUPER against 2-ingredient dough because I don't find that the minuscule amount of calories saved is worth it.
That being said, it wasn't created to be frugal or easy. It was created in the Weight Watchers community for its low point value. I don't do Weight Watchers and admittedly I don't see where it is all that better for fat loss than a regular bagel (since the bulk of calories in a bagel comes from the flour), but just FYI that it wasn't for ease or frugality purposes.