I personally don't like to eat bread or rice that much...but I love noodles and pasta :-D The reason I suggested whole grains is so that it could act as a replacement for refined grains. While grains may not be good for "losing weight", I believe that having a balanced diet with a focus on getting a wide variety of nutrients and fiber you need would be more helpful in the long run. I also think that people who deprive themselves of a certain food group find it harder to stick to a diet than when they don't cut out certain food groups and just eat them in moderation.

Whole grains are a good source of fiber as well as reduce risks of heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. But also keep in mind that just because something is "brown", doesn't make it "whole grain". Gotta look at ingredient labels! And again, it's all about portion control...you can't just go eating a whole loaf of whole grain bread and expect to have great results.