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dianee209
dianee209 Posts: 17 Member
edited November 16 in Getting Started
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someone explain this to me, iv only had 90g of bran flakes - 100g semi skinned milk... by tea time it will start saying iv reached my limit for sugar and carbohydrates, what can i do to keep them low

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  • kommodevaran
    kommodevaran Posts: 17,890 Member
    You didn't provide much information. Is your goal just to lose weight? If so, you have to hit your calorie goal. Do you have a reason to watch sugar or carbohydrate? If not, I would just ignore them.
  • dianee209
    dianee209 Posts: 17 Member
    my goal is to loss weight, I'm 11st 9lb I'm aloud 1500 calories a day.. so do i just ignore them yeh?
  • sugaraddict4321
    sugaraddict4321 Posts: 15,894 MFP Moderator
    Bran flakes and milk both contain carbs and sugars. The nice thing about bran flakes is they also contain fiber. If you're really watching carbs you can subtract the fiber, which gives you net carbs.

    In terms of sugar, I only watch out for added sugars. I don't pay attention to sugars in milk or fruits. You might have other reasons for watching those.

    If you're really wanting to focus on carbs, I recommend you double-check the foods you're entering in your diary for accuracy. In looking at several options on the MFP database, it looks like 1 serving of bran flakes is usually 29 grams, and that contains 23 carbs. If you're eating 3x the normal serving (90 g) you're getting 69 carbs - not 50. ;)

    If you expand a bit more on your concerns about carbs and sugars (i.e. diabetes or something) then perhaps our members can offer some more relevant tips. :)

    Welcome to MFP. :flowerforyou:
  • dianee209
    dianee209 Posts: 17 Member
    im not really bothered about the carbs and sugar just don't want to eat loads then it has a impact on my weight loss, i thought i was only aloud a certain amount that why last night it showed up when i wanted a snack, so i can just completely ignore the carbs and sugar intake and it won't affect my weight loss as long as i stay in the 1500 calories a day?
  • kommodevaran
    kommodevaran Posts: 17,890 Member
    dianee209 wrote: »
    my goal is to loss weight, I'm 11st 9lb I'm aloud 1500 calories a day.. so do i just ignore them yeh?

    Sticking to your calories is what you have to do - but that can be hard enough, so yes, I'd definitely just do that.

    The reason for dieters to watch nutrients is just that - it can be hard to stick to your calories when you're eating less than you're used to. Eating a poor diet can make you hungry, even if you are getting in too many calories. Getting proper nutrition will make you feel full while still sticking to your calorie allowance. The nutrients people usually make sure to hit, are protein, fat and fiber. What amounts they need to feel and function optimally, is individual, and there are several approaches. My preferred fuel is equal amounts of fat and protein (70 grams of each) and then filling up with carbs. I get it in through meals made up of a fatty protein source+vegs as a base, dinners are usually protein+starch+veg, and then I add on so that I get in 2 or 3 portions of fruit, decent amounts of (whole) grains and other starches, milk, other dairy, some nuts several days a week, and rotate proteins for dinner.
  • DietVanillaCoke
    DietVanillaCoke Posts: 259 Member
    If I eat a few salads and some fruit I'm WAAAAY over my sugars for the day. But in all honesty as others have said, it doesn't matter. So long as your reach your calorie goal and stay in a deficit you will lose weight.

    Everything the kitty above me has said is great advice! Trust the kitty.

    All the best =)
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