Watch out for sneaky sugar.

PalmettoparkGuy

I've lost about 50 pounds and have recently gotten stuck, even though I've kept my calories in check and exercise regularly. I started looking at my numbers more closely and realized I go over my "sugar" every day. The mobile version of MFP automatically lists sugar, but on the web version you have to manually select it to appear unders settings. Anyway, even though my sugar comes from wholesome sources, like fruit I'm thinking it has something to do with my plateau. I'm not going to cut out fruit, obviously, but I'm going to watch that number and eat more snacks that have less sugar, like carrot sticks, etc. What do you guys think?

nicothepotato

I did that when I hit a plateau. Restricted every kind of sugar for a week and busted through that plateau. Started eating sugar again and am back on a plateau. Some people can have the sugar and still lose and some cannot. I bet we're the types that can't.

nicothepotato

And berries are my savior right now. They have such low sugar but taste so sweet. They were the only reason I could restrict my sugar. I don't think I'll be able to do it in the winter when they won't be so good.

WinterWedding2013

Thats good to know. Let us know how you do!!!

hapilymarried2006

I think your thinking right but carrots a have a ton of sugar you wouldn't think it did right but its a sneaky one lol

DahnaLane

If you want a good resource for finding lists of lower sugar fruits & vegetables, check out any of the Atkins foods lists.
It could be a great "AT A GLANCE" reference.... so you know where the "sneaky sugars" are. :drinker:

The pages will list foods in lowest (phase 1) to highest (phase 4) carb/sugar levels.

(just scroll down to the fruits & vegetable sections... ) :happy:

1 - http://www.atkins.com/Program/Phase1/WhatYouCanEatinthisPhase.aspx
2 - http://www.atkins.com/program/phase2/WhatYouCanEatinthisPhase.aspx
3 - http://www.atkins.com/program/phase3/WhatYouCanEatinthisPhase.aspx
4 - http://www.atkins.com/program/phase4/WhatYouCanEatinthisPhase.aspx

good luck on your Health Path!
cheers!
Dahna