My doctor says, "No sugar for a month" (Dec-Jan 17th)
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It wasn't the OP who commented on having that much sugar.
I would get a second opinion. I don't track sugar and have lost 125lbs in 16 months. I don't get what sugar even has to do with it.I had some bld wk done because I can't seem to lose weight. Instead I keep gaining and it's really frustrating. So, she suspects sugar is the problem and wants me to cut it out for a month as well as only eat 1200-1500 calories a day and more of a low carb/high protein ratio. It's gonna be so hard for me.
1000 calories a day from sugar is insane and doesn't leave room for healthy macro ratios. It sounds like the Doc is just using sugar as a way to restrict calories and get smarter macro balance, which based on the OP's comments, is a pretty reasonable thing to try.
Doesn't really matter what the exact number is. To achieve reasonable macro and micro balance on 1500 calories a day is going to be a big big challenge without significant restriction on sugar, there's no way around it.
Sounds to me like the Doc is on the right track.0 -
I don't eat sugar because of a medical condition that makes me have blood sugar like a diabetic. After I learned what sugar does to my body, I'm 100% convinced it's evil. Try it for a month and see what happens. Even people that don't have blood sugar issues, it's just not good for you, so it's best to try not to eat it.
My suggestions: replacements. I use Stevia because it's natural, not that chemical **** like Splenda. chocolatecoveredkatie.com is a good blog about "healthier" deserts.
Here is a link to an article you may find interesting:
http://www.elephantjournal.com/2012/04/is-your-healthy-diet-silently-causing-pre-diabetes/
And then, if you have the time, an hour long lecture by a university endocrinologist (hormone doctor) explaining why sugar is so bad for you (if you want the medical background) It ****s with your hormones. I would know, I have a hormone disorder, and I think it was because I ate so much sugar as a kid.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBnniua6-oM 0 -
It wasn't the OP who commented on having that much sugar.
I would get a second opinion. I don't track sugar and have lost 125lbs in 16 months. I don't get what sugar even has to do with it.I had some bld wk done because I can't seem to lose weight. Instead I keep gaining and it's really frustrating. So, she suspects sugar is the problem and wants me to cut it out for a month as well as only eat 1200-1500 calories a day and more of a low carb/high protein ratio. It's gonna be so hard for me.
1000 calories a day from sugar is insane and doesn't leave room for healthy macro ratios. It sounds like the Doc is just using sugar as a way to restrict calories and get smarter macro balance, which based on the OP's comments, is a pretty reasonable thing to try.
Doesn't really matter what the exact number is. To achieve reasonable macro and micro balance on 1500 calories a day is going to be a big big challenge without significant restriction on sugar, there's no way around it.
Sounds to me like the Doc is on the right track.
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OP Never stated what the blood work actually showed, Maybe the Doctor has information we don"t have.
Well apart from the obvious blood sugar levels indicating diabetes, in which case the dietary advice would be around carbohydrates not just sugar, I can't think of a single blood test for which the results would require stopping sugar.
Just because you can't think of it, does not mean that there could not be valid reasons. I have fully active Systemic Lupus. Since Lupus is an autoimmune disease and with it come all kinds of inflammations and infections ( like for example Candida ) I was taken off all processed and added sugar in April and since then have not only lost 45 pounds due to the calorie restriction that came with cutting out sugar, but also have a much lower inflammation index and have since then recovered from Candida that proliferated all throughout my body. I also had fairly frequent hypoglycemic episodes that completely stopped since I avoid added sugar.0 -
This is your health and it is important. There will always be treats available. If it isn't the cookies and candies of this month, there is also sweets and junk food available all year long. It is always something.
Please do what your doctor says. Your health (and possibly your life) is at stake.0 -
It wasn't the OP who commented on having that much sugar.
I would get a second opinion. I don't track sugar and have lost 125lbs in 16 months. I don't get what sugar even has to do with it.I had some bld wk done because I can't seem to lose weight. Instead I keep gaining and it's really frustrating. So, she suspects sugar is the problem and wants me to cut it out for a month as well as only eat 1200-1500 calories a day and more of a low carb/high protein ratio. It's gonna be so hard for me.
1000 calories a day from sugar is insane and doesn't leave room for healthy macro ratios. It sounds like the Doc is just using sugar as a way to restrict calories and get smarter macro balance, which based on the OP's comments, is a pretty reasonable thing to try.
Doesn't really matter what the exact number is. To achieve reasonable macro and micro balance on 1500 calories a day is going to be a big big challenge without significant restriction on sugar, there's no way around it.
Sounds to me like the Doc is on the right track.
But...you don't know the sugar intake. The OP didn't state what it was...another user said something about their intake (and even then not sure if she was saying 500-1000 calories of sugar or 500-1000 calories total) and somehow what another user stated makes the OP's doctor's advice right for the OP?
Many doctors are not trained in Nutrition and it wouldn't be the first time that bad advice has been given because of certain diet myths that plague the media. If we want to talk about listening to professionals in Nutrition, I'd suggest talking to/reconfirming the advice with a registered dietitian.0 -
Your doctor is a thief of joy!0
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My doctor says, "No sugar for a month"...is she trying to kill me...it's tis the season to eat sweets.... In reality, I know I need to at least try it...I'm sure she's right, but it's December. It's the time when there's peanut butter fudge, Christmas crack and Christmas cookies galore. Did I mention that I'm a wannabe baker? How will I ever survive for even this month? ~Feeling so sad...:( I need to motivate myself to do this, but it's gonna be so HaRD!!!:(:brokenheart:
Maybe there is a motivation for no sugar like cuts out junk food... doctor is trying to be tactful?
In regards to other replies, one month without sugar isn't such an oddball/crazzzyy thing to try. There's still fruit....
No point saying the doctor isn't right when the patient has not tried and seen the results yet
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I did the "white out" diet which mean you cut all white foods out your diet (rice, potatoes, sugars, pastas,etc.) the weight falls off. I lost 17lbs in a month doing this diet.0
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I eat everything, including sugary things in moderation.....but hey what do I know, I only lost a 100 pounds. JS :ohwell:
ETA: If you are not weighing your food, more than likely that's the reason for no weight loss.0 -
Sugar is difficult for some people to eat in moderate amounts. From today's New York Times:
In Food Cravings, Sugar Trumps Fat
http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2013/12/13/in-food-cravings-sugar-trumps-fat/?hp&pagewanted=all&_r=00 -
OP Never stated what the blood work actually showed, Maybe the Doctor has information we don"t have.
Isn't that amazing, that a physician the OP consulted might actually know more than folks on the Internet?
OP: Unless you have an immediate medical emergency, I would ask your doctor if you could start after the New Year. Then make a real effort because your long-term health is at stake.0 -
If you are borderline diabetic, this is a HUGE reason to control your sugar.
Did you ask for the results of your tests? Was there an A1c done?0 -
I did a trial on me months ago - without changing anything to my diet other than adding a spoon of sugar in my coffee in the morning - I gained 1 lb per day !!! 12 days = 12 lbs! - I choose not to eat anything with sugar including Stevia ,
SUGAR IS EVIL !0 -
OP Never stated what the blood work actually showed, Maybe the Doctor has information we don"t have.
Isn't that amazing, that a physician the OP consulted might actually know more than folks on the Internet?
Yes, this. Doctors can get it wrong, but without talking to the doctor and understanding, his or her reasoning, I wouldn't suggest ignoring medical advice even if it sounds extreme based on the information given. I've been on the other side too many times with clients who say things like, "I didn't do what you said because I read on the internet that...." when really what they read does not apply to the situation. Reading and asking is good, but ignoring medical advice without fully understanding why it was given and the potential consequences is a bad move.
That said, the current unequivocal demonization of sugar in the media makes my head hurt.0 -
When I was 16, I was diagnosed with severe hypoglycemia. My doctor also told me to stop all sugar immediately for a month and see how my sugar responded. I instantly felt better and stopped passing out in class. My sugar was hovering in the 20s when I stopped eating sugar and in that month, rebounded to the healthier 80s.
The good news is that I dropped 15 lbs. that month. The bad news was that I wanted sugar all the time, but that changed over the course of the month and I learned to do without.
The new good news is that there are many tasty sugar-free snacks available these days.
(If it's for another reason besides blood sugars, I missed it in the posts and apologize.)
I am confused because doesn't hypoglycemia mean low blood sugar? If your blood sugar was that low, why would the dr. tell you to stop eating sugar?0 -
I had some bld wk done because I can't seem to lose weight. Instead I keep gaining and it's really frustrating. So, she suspects sugar is the problem and wants me to cut it out for a month as well as only eat 1200-1500 calories a day and more of a low carb/high protein ratio. It's gonna be so hard for me.
If this is the reason.. I see no valid reason why you can't just start after the holidays..
Where did the 1200-1500 come from?? Arbitrary number? Maybe talk to a nutritionist instead?0 -
When I was 16, I was diagnosed with severe hypoglycemia. My doctor also told me to stop all sugar immediately for a month and see how my sugar responded. I instantly felt better and stopped passing out in class. My sugar was hovering in the 20s when I stopped eating sugar and in that month, rebounded to the healthier 80s.
The good news is that I dropped 15 lbs. that month. The bad news was that I wanted sugar all the time, but that changed over the course of the month and I learned to do without.
The new good news is that there are many tasty sugar-free snacks available these days.
(If it's for another reason besides blood sugars, I missed it in the posts and apologize.)
I am confused because doesn't hypoglycemia mean low blood sugar? If your blood sugar was that low, why would the dr. tell you to stop eating sugar?
If they think you are too aggressively responding to blood sugar spikes by producing lots of insulin, they often recommend a diet that doesn't produce those extreme spikes so you don't get such severe episodes of hypoglycemia. The idea is to stabilize your blood sugar.0 -
And then, if you have the time, an hour long lecture by a university endocrinologist (hormone doctor) explaining why sugar is so bad for you (if you want the medical background) It ****s with your hormones. I would know, I have a hormone disorder, and I think it was because I ate so much sugar as a kid.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBnniua6-oM
So, this is just gonna slide quietly by?
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Your dr sounds like an idiot. Second opinion.
Are you a doctor?
What is your medical training and background?0 -
When I was 16, I was diagnosed with severe hypoglycemia. My doctor also told me to stop all sugar immediately for a month and see how my sugar responded. I instantly felt better and stopped passing out in class. My sugar was hovering in the 20s when I stopped eating sugar and in that month, rebounded to the healthier 80s.
The good news is that I dropped 15 lbs. that month. The bad news was that I wanted sugar all the time, but that changed over the course of the month and I learned to do without.
The new good news is that there are many tasty sugar-free snacks available these days.
(If it's for another reason besides blood sugars, I missed it in the posts and apologize.)
I am confused because doesn't hypoglycemia mean low blood sugar? If your blood sugar was that low, why would the dr. tell you to stop eating sugar?
If they think you are too aggressively responding to blood sugar spikes by producing lots of insulin, they often recommend a diet that doesn't produce those extreme spikes so you don't get such severe episodes of hypoglycemia. The idea is to stabilize your blood sugar.
Yes, this.0 -
When I was 16, I was diagnosed with severe hypoglycemia. My doctor also told me to stop all sugar immediately for a month and see how my sugar responded. I instantly felt better and stopped passing out in class. My sugar was hovering in the 20s when I stopped eating sugar and in that month, rebounded to the healthier 80s.
The good news is that I dropped 15 lbs. that month. The bad news was that I wanted sugar all the time, but that changed over the course of the month and I learned to do without.
The new good news is that there are many tasty sugar-free snacks available these days.
(If it's for another reason besides blood sugars, I missed it in the posts and apologize.)
I am confused because doesn't hypoglycemia mean low blood sugar? If your blood sugar was that low, why would the dr. tell you to stop eating sugar?
If they think you are too aggressively responding to blood sugar spikes by producing lots of insulin, they often recommend a diet that doesn't produce those extreme spikes so you don't get such severe episodes of hypoglycemia. The idea is to stabilize your blood sugar.
Yes, this.0 -
I don't eat sugar because of a medical condition that makes me have blood sugar like a diabetic. After I learned what sugar does to my body, I'm 100% convinced it's evil. Try it for a month and see what happens. Even people that don't have blood sugar issues, it's just not good for you, so it's best to try not to eat it.
My suggestions: replacements. I use Stevia because it's natural, not that chemical **** like Splenda. chocolatecoveredkatie.com is a good blog about "healthier" deserts.
Here is a link to an article you may find interesting:
http://www.elephantjournal.com/2012/04/is-your-healthy-diet-silently-causing-pre-diabetes/
And then, if you have the time, an hour long lecture by a university endocrinologist (hormone doctor) explaining why sugar is so bad for you (if you want the medical background) It ****s with your hormones. I would know, I have a hormone disorder, and I think it was because I ate so much sugar as a kid.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBnniua6-oM
Is that what the endocrinologist told you?0 -
I think it's great that your doctor told you to cut the refined sugar. Good advice. Some people are saying that its just about calories but there is more to it then just that. Not only does sugar wreak havoc on your body by constantly keeping your blood sugar levels elevated which can lead to insulin resistance, sugar is a a seriously addictive substance for some people. I would say it's best to try and kick the habit now. Yes you can lose weight by just cutting calories but don't you want to be smaller and healthier instead of just smaller? Giving up refined sugar isn't as hard as you think. There are plenty of healthy alternatives that you can use to sweeten things up like, stevia, honey, or even really ripe bananas. I use really ripe bananas to sweeten up cakes and they come out just perfect. Oh and I wouldn't even think about replacing refined sugar with artificial sweetners. Just don't do it. They are even worse for you. Although I agree with your doctor about cutting out the refined sugar, I think her calorie recommendations are too low. I would aim a bit higher.0
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I did a trial on me months ago - without changing anything to my diet other than adding a spoon of sugar in my coffee in the morning - I gained 1 lb per day !!! 12 days = 12 lbs! - I choose not to eat anything with sugar including Stevia ,
SUGAR IS EVIL !
FFS!!! Are you for real?!?:huh:0 -
You should just make the month February... it's the shortest month and it involves less cookies.0
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When I was 16, I was diagnosed with severe hypoglycemia. My doctor also told me to stop all sugar immediately for a month and see how my sugar responded. I instantly felt better and stopped passing out in class. My sugar was hovering in the 20s when I stopped eating sugar and in that month, rebounded to the healthier 80s.
The good news is that I dropped 15 lbs. that month. The bad news was that I wanted sugar all the time, but that changed over the course of the month and I learned to do without.
The new good news is that there are many tasty sugar-free snacks available these days.
(If it's for another reason besides blood sugars, I missed it in the posts and apologize.)
I am confused because doesn't hypoglycemia mean low blood sugar? If your blood sugar was that low, why would the dr. tell you to stop eating sugar?
Hypoglycemics create a LOT of insulin when they eat sugar. Therefore, your body eats all the sugar you ingest along with any you have healthily stored in your body. The end result is the same: Insulin reaction. If you stop eating sugar, your body won't create too much insulin and your blood sugar can even out more easily.0 -
I would be aware of the low/no cal artificial sugars. There are animal experiments that show addictive type behaviours.
Personally, I'd eliminate them, eat the real thing in the baked goods and see how you are.0 -
Don't do what your doctor says! Trust random forum advice!0
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