Everyone in my friend group argues that life without bread is possible, but it doesn’t feel that way to me at all. The economy is already known, what else can we get that is filling? On one hand, they say bread makes you gain a lot of weight. Honestly, I’m torn. Do you think I’m stuck in romantic expectations or is economic reality speaking?
I completely quit bread last year. At first, the issue of satiety was a bit tough, but I supplemented soups with oats and salads with quinoa and such. I’ve gotten quite used to it now, I’ve lost weight, but at the beginning, I really felt like I was always hungry.
Well, let me not beat around the bush, but this “leave the bread” story is a bit exaggerated. I think our mothers had their reasons for feeding us. Is it everyone’s thing to go and buy avocados or something in this day and age? Do you spend less when you cut out bread? 
Going without bread can help with weight control, but you need to adjust your alternative carbohydrates properly. For example, you can try eggs, cottage cheese, and a bit of walnuts for breakfast; for lunch, you could have a salad with quinoa or bulgur. I suggest showing your written list to a dietitian
When it comes to bread, the situation is entirely about quantity and type. Choosing whole grain, rye, or even sourdough instead of white bread is better in terms of nutritional value and satiety. You don’t have to cut it out completely; you can find a balance with the right proportions. 
Yeah, everyone has a point. But you mentioned quinoa vs. the prices are known. I’m thinking of getting rye bread, but that’s almost three times the price of standard white bread. My mom keeps saying, ‘You just eat one slice anyway,’ so I guess we haven’t really found a balance.
Instagram always tells that story about the “devilish white bread”; I think there’s advertising behind it. Even if everyone stopped eating bread, who could afford those expensive alternatives? I believe, like with everything, balance is important; first, let’s consider the budget.