Too much sugar?

InfinityStars
InfinityStars Posts: 14
in Food and Nutrition
I have asked similar to this before, but I'm still worried. I go over on the sugar count that I have (set by MFP) quite regularly. I think my diary is open so you can look, but it is set at about half what I calculated when I multipled the amount recommended for someone eating 2000 a day by 17/20 (as I am on 1700 a day). And although I do have a weakness for cake, I can go over on just things like fruit.

Basically, I'm getting a little frustrated as it seems incredibly low and I don't really know what I could do to stay under, or if it is just at a ridiculous standard.

(also yesterday was a bad day if you look)

Finally, is there a way to track more than 5 food types?

Sorry if this is obvious, and thank you.

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  • susannamarie
    susannamarie Posts: 2,148 Member
    It is ridiculous. It's set at the recommendation for added sugars.

    I took sugar and sodium out so I could track potassium and fiber.
  • robinschwalb
    robinschwalb Posts: 58 Member
    I go over the sugar too so I am doing sugar free coffee creamer but I have been told artificial creamer is just as bad.
  • InfinityStars
    InfinityStars Posts: 14
    Oh, so if it is for added sugar, then fruit etc should not be included?
  • michelle_howe
    michelle_howe Posts: 12 Member
    I do a bootcamp class and our instructor gave us a 7 day slim down plan. In it, it says to lose the most weight, we should be only consuming 15grams of sugar a day or less!! Basically 1 piece of fruit. Its hard but it does make you lose!!

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