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sk1nnyf0rm3
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So...I saw another thing on here about a sugar addiction and tried to read it, but would have trouble following any of those tips. Here's why:
1)I live off sugar. Literally, if I tried to go Keto or cut sugar entirely out of my diet I would literally waste away since it's 90+% of my calorie intake many days
2)I am not trying to cut back on sugar for weight loss. I just don't wanna have the negative effects and really don't wanna get diabetes (might run in my family, I'm not sure though)
So...my question is. What do I do? I'm a vegetarian. I'm already very tiny and have a VERY limited number of foods I like. I don't eat most sources of protein (texture or taste issues) like tofu, beans, lentils, etc. Most of my protein comes from dairy, which I've recently had to cut back on due to finding myself having intolerances in too large amounts. To be honest, many days the only thing that really brings my calories up is a carb (like pasta) or pure and simple candy. I do try to eat fruits some, but again, I'm very picky and really only like melon, apple, strawberries, pineapple, and mango sometimes. Vegetables are worse with me only liking peppers, cooked broccoli (won't eat it raw), cucumbers (only on sandwiches), and carrots.
I don't like the way nutritional drinks taste and only like 2 brands of protein bars, so please don't suggest these as I've already tried them.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
1)I live off sugar. Literally, if I tried to go Keto or cut sugar entirely out of my diet I would literally waste away since it's 90+% of my calorie intake many days
2)I am not trying to cut back on sugar for weight loss. I just don't wanna have the negative effects and really don't wanna get diabetes (might run in my family, I'm not sure though)
So...my question is. What do I do? I'm a vegetarian. I'm already very tiny and have a VERY limited number of foods I like. I don't eat most sources of protein (texture or taste issues) like tofu, beans, lentils, etc. Most of my protein comes from dairy, which I've recently had to cut back on due to finding myself having intolerances in too large amounts. To be honest, many days the only thing that really brings my calories up is a carb (like pasta) or pure and simple candy. I do try to eat fruits some, but again, I'm very picky and really only like melon, apple, strawberries, pineapple, and mango sometimes. Vegetables are worse with me only liking peppers, cooked broccoli (won't eat it raw), cucumbers (only on sandwiches), and carrots.
I don't like the way nutritional drinks taste and only like 2 brands of protein bars, so please don't suggest these as I've already tried them.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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Sugar is not the devil. If you're looking to lose weight, don't worry about sugar. Just eat fewer calories than you burn.
Any 'negative effects' you're talking about that usually get blamed on sugar are usually actually due to being over-weight. Although I'm curious if you get the nutrition you need with so many issues with liking foods that would give them to you? Do you?0 -
Sugar is not the devil. If you're looking to lose weight, don't worry about sugar. Just eat fewer calories than you burn.
Any 'negative effects' you're talking about that usually get blamed on sugar are usually actually due to being over-weight. Although I'm curious if you get the nutrition you need with so many issues with liking foods that would give them to you? Do you?
Every blood test I get doesn't show any imbalances that I know of. In terms of muscle building and such, to be honest, I'm not sure. But I also know my body type is one that isn't gonna ever be really muscular and/or build muscle easily so I don't know that muscle building is even a good indicator. Either way, I've been this picky my entire life so I guess my body has learned to compensate (although I've also always been very tiny too)0 -
What's your question again? Your skinny and you like sugar, are you looking to put on weight, what?0
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neanderthin wrote: »What's your question again? Your skinny and you like sugar, are you looking to put on weight, what?
I want to know how I can cut back on my sugar intake because right now it's probably about 90+% of my calorie intake which I know isn't healthy. I wanna know what I can replace it with though because I'm not looking to cut it out to lose weight so I still need to replace the calories
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Eat nuts. Other than that you need to work on your pickiness, perhaps with help from a professional.0
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Someone with the training and skills to help you increase the range of foods you eat, overcoming barriers.
Google "I'm feeling lucky" suggests http://treatingeatingdisorders.com/pickyeating.aspx as a for instance.
By "eat nuts" I'm suggesting you buy a pack of mixed nuts and eat about 10 as a snack, thereby increasing your non-sugar food intake.0 -
sk1nnyf0rm3 wrote: »
Food aversions can often be treated with therapy. I have many, many myself - and it certainly makes staying healthy harder.
I wouldn't worry about sugar nearly as much as I would meeting my macronutrient goals (carbs, fat, protein).
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Are you vegetarian for ethical reasons or other reasons?0
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TheVirgoddess wrote: »sk1nnyf0rm3 wrote: »
Food aversions can often be treated with therapy. I have many, many myself - and it certainly makes staying healthy harder.
I wouldn't worry about sugar nearly as much as I would meeting my macronutrient goals (carbs, fat, protein).
That's the thing. My macronutrients aren't being met
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Someone with the training and skills to help you increase the range of foods you eat, overcoming barriers.
Google "I'm feeling lucky" suggests http://treatingeatingdisorders.com/pickyeating.aspx as a for instance.
By "eat nuts" I'm suggesting you buy a pack of mixed nuts and eat about 10 as a snack, thereby increasing your non-sugar food intake.
Isn't this just in kids? I'm not a kid anymore...but thanks anyway.
I'll try that on the nuts though0 -
sk1nnyf0rm3 wrote: »
But you don't like vegetables. I'm gonna second the idea of going to see someone.0 -
Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »sk1nnyf0rm3 wrote: »
But you don't like vegetables. I'm gonna second the idea of going to see someone.
Like a nutritionist?0 -
sk1nnyf0rm3 wrote: »Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »sk1nnyf0rm3 wrote: »
But you don't like vegetables. I'm gonna second the idea of going to see someone.
Like a nutritionist?
Or a therapist. Or both.0 -
Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »sk1nnyf0rm3 wrote: »Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »sk1nnyf0rm3 wrote: »
But you don't like vegetables. I'm gonna second the idea of going to see someone.
Like a nutritionist?
Or a therapist. Or both.
Why would I need a therapist for this?
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sk1nnyf0rm3 wrote: »
Isn't this just in kids? I'm not a kid anymore...but thanks anyway.
No it isn't just in kids, as you illustrate. You are exhibiting eating behaviour commonly seen and often corrected in kids but increasingly seems to persist into adulthood. It crops up on TV shows like "Supersize vs Superskinny".
You may not need a therapist - just eat the food you need to get your macros right. If you "can't" then you need the therapist.
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sk1nnyf0rm3 wrote: »
Isn't this just in kids? I'm not a kid anymore...but thanks anyway.
No it isn't just in kids, as you illustrate. You are exhibiting eating behaviour commonly seen and often corrected in kids but increasingly seems to persist into adulthood. It crops up on TV shows like "Supersize vs Superskinny".
You may not need a therapist - just eat the food you need to get your macros right. If you "can't" then you need the therapist.
Oh ok. I thought it was only in kids. Thank you for giving me more information0 -
sk1nnyf0rm3 wrote: »neanderthin wrote: »What's your question again? Your skinny and you like sugar, are you looking to put on weight, what?
I want to know how I can cut back on my sugar intake because right now it's probably about 90+% of my calorie intake which I know isn't healthy. I wanna know what I can replace it with though because I'm not looking to cut it out to lose weight so I still need to replace the calories
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perseverance14 wrote: »sk1nnyf0rm3 wrote: »neanderthin wrote: »What's your question again? Your skinny and you like sugar, are you looking to put on weight, what?
I want to know how I can cut back on my sugar intake because right now it's probably about 90+% of my calorie intake which I know isn't healthy. I wanna know what I can replace it with though because I'm not looking to cut it out to lose weight so I still need to replace the calories
Thank you so much! This is so, so, so, so helpful (especially knowing where I can get it too). I really, really appreciate this. This is EXACTLY the type of response I was looking for0
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