Sugar Consumption: How much is too much?

nomorearmflab

Alright, so according to MFP I eat way WAY too much sugar pretty consistently.
However most of these sugars I get from things like sweet potatoes, yogurt, and fruit.

What do I do about this? Should I cut back on these items and start looking for other foods? and if so suggestions of ways to cut back would be nice!

luvmycandies

I cut way back on sugar, but the MFP limits are soo low. I figure if it is from fruit or real food, then I consider OK. I try to stay under 50 gms.

SergeantSunshine_reused

I don't bother tracking sugar. Its just a carbohydrate.

Worrying about anything other than carb/fat/protein to me seems like a bit much xD

Adrenaline_Queen

Carbs are evil when processed, I have been up since half 2 it is half 5 in the morning here in the UK.

I had a Kelloggs bar last night before bed, with my daughter, (2 of them :blushing: ) I woke up at half 2!!!! This also happened the other day, but I dismissed it.

I dont drink tea or coffee... So the only thing for me was a carb overload before bed...

No more carbs for me after 3pm... This can not happen again I have things to do!!! :noway:

babyblake11

I don't bother tracking sugar. Its just a carbohydrate.

Worrying about anything other than carb/fat/protein to me seems like a bit much xD

yeah agreed

anthonywaters

So what everyone is saying is as long as one doesn't go over the card numbers, the sugar numbers are irrelevant?

Ashbee1224

Ever since I started MFP I saw that I was constantly over on my sugars. I thought since most of it was coming from fruit & yogurt it was no big deal, also milk has alot of sugar! But looking into it, sugar is sugar and it's not good for you! So recently I have cut back and focused on staying within my sugar limits and have noticed that I feel alot better, and I even got off the plateau I was on.