Sugar free?

yvonneisawesome

It seems like everything we eat has sugar in it. Even our sandwich bread does. No wonder why we crave sugar. I have even read that the fast food joints put sugar in the salads, making even the healthy choices not so healthy. However, I am not a fan of sugar substitutes either, unless they are natural.

My biggest issues with sugar have be trying to curb sugar cravings and night, and the need to eat a whole box of sugar filled whatever junk food was in the house all because I am bored or depressed. I actually sought out help from Kristen Kancler with my emotional eating and need for sugar.

Using her guidance as an expert in nutrition, I was able to learn to make better food choices that helped curb the sugar cravings.

What do you eat when you are craving something sugary? My main go-to these days are fresh strawberries! No sugar needed!

tayloar

Zevia soda It's all natural and 0 calories and no sugar. SODelicious no sugar added froyo. It's like 1g of sugar I think and 100cal/serving. Quest bars are great too!

longtimeterp

i generally have something sweet with sugar in it when craving something sugary...

when i crave bacon, i have bacon...when i crave salad, i say wtf am i thinking and have some meat too

ILiftHeavyAcrylics

If I want sugar I have it, fit it into my calorie/macro goals, and enjoy.


I love strawberries too, but you do know that they have sugar, right?

PikaKnight

If I want sugar I have it, fit it into my calorie/macro goals, and enjoy.


I love strawberries too, but you do know that they have sugar, right?

That's exactly what I was about to ask :laugh:

GingerLolita

Rather than sugar-free, it sounds like you're advocating for a diet with only naturally-occuring sugars. I try to limit my intake of sugar through packaged foods and have become conscious of it. I also love strawberries and other fruits for a sweetness craving!

littlelexical

i use 'naturally' sweet things too - like strawberries, mango, stone fruit etc.

However, somedays I just say 'stuff it' and have sugar in my coffee - or that icecream i have been wanting - or a few squares of chocolate. . . The only thing is making sure the 'sugar cravings' don't get on top of me & i don't crave (and allow myself) some every day, or a few times every day.... that's why i stick with fruit if i can.

Lots of people say cal in vs cal out - if it fits in - it doesnt matter - let yourself have it...

Personally, with other hormonal/metabolic issues, i personally try and put it (added refined sugars) in the 'dont have' category... and yes - that means checking labels for everything.... luckily i make most things from scratch - so that helps avoid 'accidental added sugar' intake

CyberEd312

If I want sugar I have it, fit it into my calorie/macro goals, and enjoy.


I love strawberries too, but you do know that they have sugar, right?

That's exactly what I was about to ask :laugh:

Yep This....... I wanted chocolate so I measure out a 1/4 cup of chocolate hershey kisses chocolate chips, some cocoa almonds and cashews and logged them and enjoyed them... I learned early on that I had to conquer my addiction to food by building a better relationship with it and making things that I like fit into my daily calorie intake.....

Railr0aderTony

If I want sugar I have it, fit it into my calorie/macro goals, and enjoy.


I love strawberries too, but you do know that they have sugar, right?

That's exactly what I was about to ask :laugh:

Yep This....... I wanted chocolate so I measure out a 1/4 cup of chocolate hershey kisses chocolate chips, some cocoa almonds and cashews and logged them and enjoyed them... I learned early on that I had to conquer my addiction to food by building a better relationship with it and making things that I like fit into my daily calorie intake.....

^^^^ This is why Ed is a F'N Badaxx.

brower47

If I want sugar I have it, fit it into my calorie/macro goals, and enjoy.


I love strawberries too, but you do know that they have sugar, right?

That's exactly what I was about to ask :laugh:

Yep This....... I wanted chocolate so I measure out a 1/4 cup of chocolate hershey kisses chocolate chips, some cocoa almonds and cashews and logged them and enjoyed them... I learned early on that I had to conquer my addiction to food by building a better relationship with it and making things that I like fit into my daily calorie intake.....

^^^^ This is why Ed is a F'N Badaxx.

Ed Zachery

jennifer_417

Sugar is not evil. Unless you have a health problem, every kind of food is just fine, in moderation.

mteague277

If I want sugar I have it, fit it into my calorie/macro goals, and enjoy.


I love strawberries too, but you do know that they have sugar, right?

I'm pretty sure she means processed sugar? I am assuming anyway

I also go for fruit when I am craving something sweet. Unless it is something specific then I just eat a little of whatever I was craving. Tonight, it was dark chocolate

acogg

I love my sugar substitutes and my sugar. I don't have a sweet tooth, but some recipes call for a sweetener. Bread would not rise if there wasn't sugar present. I don't think obsessing is healthy.

acogg

Just for fun: Did you know that black pepper and white sugar have exactly the same caloric value?

longtimeterp

Just for fun: Did you know that black pepper and white sugar have exactly the same caloric value?

whoa???? pepper has calories???

magerum

If I want sugar I have it, fit it into my calorie/macro goals, and enjoy.


I love strawberries too, but you do know that they have sugar, right?

That's exactly what I was about to ask :laugh:

Yep This....... I wanted chocolate so I measure out a 1/4 cup of chocolate hershey kisses chocolate chips, some cocoa almonds and cashews and logged them and enjoyed them... I learned early on that I had to conquer my addiction to food by building a better relationship with it and making things that I like fit into my daily calorie intake.....

^^^^ This is why Ed is a F'N Badaxx.

Ed Zachery

acogg

Yup. It's all about moderation. If we used black pepper in cups and large spoons, we would be just as fat. Instead, we should use sugar like black pepper, to taste. Sugar is not unhealthy, we simply use too much sugar.

brower47

If I want sugar I have it, fit it into my calorie/macro goals, and enjoy.


I love strawberries too, but you do know that they have sugar, right?

That's exactly what I was about to ask :laugh:

Yep This....... I wanted chocolate so I measure out a 1/4 cup of chocolate hershey kisses chocolate chips, some cocoa almonds and cashews and logged them and enjoyed them... I learned early on that I had to conquer my addiction to food by building a better relationship with it and making things that I like fit into my daily calorie intake.....

^^^^ This is why Ed is a F'N Badaxx.

Ed Zachery

:sad:

EvgeniZyntx

Just for fun: Did you know that black pepper and white sugar have exactly the same caloric value?

whoa???? pepper has calories???

Except she's wrong.
I tsp sugar = 1 tbl spoon black pepper.
You might place a tsp of sugar in your coffee, I doubt you'll place a tablespoon of pepper.

The stuff people come up with, smh.

Sarauk2sf

Assuming it fits my macros, I usually go for ice-cream

BeachIron

I've been eating a lot of pie lately. It is the holidays.

neanderthin

Here is some research on sugar.

http://www.alanaragonblog.com/2010/01/29/the-bitter-truth-about-fructose-alarmism/

ndj1979

if I want sugar I have it ..I just make sure I am at a deficit or maintenance for the week...

there is nothing wrong with regular sugar consumption....

ndj1979

If I want sugar I have it, fit it into my calorie/macro goals, and enjoy.


I love strawberries too, but you do know that they have sugar, right?

I'm pretty sure she means processed sugar? I am assuming anyway

I also go for fruit when I am craving something sweet. Unless it is something specific then I just eat a little of whatever I was craving. Tonight, it was dark chocolate

right, because we all know that fruit sugar is superior to all other forms of sugar..? LOL

lose4life7

I have whatever I am craving but in moderation. I have found this to be my best approach as it stops me from binging later.

neanderthin

This thread has officially just entered the twilight zone.......WTF just happened. lol

EvgeniZyntx

Wow, thread been edited to death and comments don't make sense anymore.

ILiftHeavyAcrylics

I feel like I missed something exciting :sad:

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EvgeniZyntx

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Cranquistador

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