A good goal for sugar?

nicehormones
nicehormones Posts: 503 Member
edited October 4 in Food and Nutrition
Hello, all. I have been looking through my diary and realizing that I almost always exceed my daily sugar allowance given to me by MFP. I believe most of my intake comes from fruit and yogurt. I do not add sugar to coffee or tea or anything else. I don't see how I can follow MFP's allowance, so I was wondering if anyone has an idea about how many grams I should try to limit myself to. I am a 22 year old woman if this helps or matters any...

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  • roseygogs
    roseygogs Posts: 12
    I am also interested in this... let me know!
  • SergeantSunshine_reused
    SergeantSunshine_reused Posts: 5,382 Member
    No need to limit yourself :] Calorie deficit i what matters! Fruit and yogurt are mostly natural sources (depending on the yogurt)

    Qhat kind of yogurt? Yoplait usually isnt worth the sugar but chobani brand sure is!
  • nicehormones
    nicehormones Posts: 503 Member
    True, I am just trying to make my diet all around a healthier one, not just lose weight. So still have lots to learn :)

    The yoplait lights are what I usually buy. The amount of sugar in them is ridiculous, that's also what made me notice. They taste yummy though. I've never heard of chobani or tried greek yogurt (not even sure what the difference is) but I just might check it out.
  • mfpseven
    mfpseven Posts: 421 Member
    I remove fruit and veggie sugars from my total and try to stay under that way. altho this time of year the candy is what gets me anyhow
  • ashnm88
    ashnm88 Posts: 748
    Try and not go over 40grams of added sugar, but natural sugars the body can break down easily.
  • rockerbabyy
    rockerbabyy Posts: 2,258 Member
    my dietician told me 30-35g of added sugar and not to worry about sugars from fruits.
    and i agree with sunshine about the yogurt. i usually do plain greek yogurt and add my own fruit and stuff, but sometimes ill "splurge" and get the chobani flavored stuff
  • joejccva71
    joejccva71 Posts: 2,985 Member
    I would go for around 200g of sugar each and every day.
  • healthybabs
    healthybabs Posts: 600 Member
    I would go for around 200g of sugar each and every day.

    Oh come on now....did you mean 20g?
  • SergeantSunshine_reused
    SergeantSunshine_reused Posts: 5,382 Member
    True, I am just trying to make my diet all around a healthier one, not just lose weight. So still have lots to learn :)

    The yoplait lights are what I usually buy. The amount of sugar in them is ridiculous, that's also what made me notice. They taste yummy though. I've never heard of chobani or tried greek yogurt (not even sure what the difference is) but I just might check it out.

    I would pick a better yogurt then if you are looking to be healthier :]

    I LOVE plain chobani (or any plain greek yogurt really) With berries on top :}
  • joejccva71
    joejccva71 Posts: 2,985 Member
    I would go for around 200g of sugar each and every day.

    Oh come on now....did you mean 20g?

    No I meant 200g.
  • SergeantSunshine_reused
    SergeantSunshine_reused Posts: 5,382 Member
    Greek yogurt has way more protein :] Thats why I eat it! Chobani plain has around 17-18g per 6 oz serving and only 7g of sugar

    I used to really love Anderson Erickson yo light too :] Low in sugar too
  • jlfred
    jlfred Posts: 65 Member
    If you're going to do yogurt, definitely switch to greek yogurt (2x the protein!!). Also, to avoid added sugar, you have to go with plain yogurt. Add some honey, sugar free jam, sugar free jello mix, fruit, or something to help with the taste.

    I mix chocolate PB2 (powdered peanut butter w/chocolate chunks) and just a tiny bit of Truvia and it's delicious, with about as little sugar as one can get when eating yogurt.

    The yoplait and other flavored yogurts are extremely high in sugar -- and much of it is "added sugar."
  • nicehormones
    nicehormones Posts: 503 Member
    Yeah, I think I shall give this greek yogurt a try.. I do have a coupon for them somewhere, can't remember the brand though. I think I'll try it with raspberries :) yum
  • liftingbro
    liftingbro Posts: 2,029 Member
    I don't worry at all about my sugar intake but I average around 50-75g per day. Seems to be working great for me so far.
  • Sidesteal
    Sidesteal Posts: 5,510 Member
    I don't bother tracking it.
  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    i just ran my report for sugar intake, i'm generally in the 45-80, hit over a 100 a few days
  • gp79
    gp79 Posts: 1,799 Member
    Today I hit 136g sugar. I don't usually pay attention to it.
  • idauria
    idauria Posts: 1,037 Member
    Mine's set at 40. I don't eat a lot of fruit and I watch my intake. I find that keeping sugar low keeps my weight loss on track.

    I just re-entered the world of greek yogurt. I tried it once a while back and just couldn't get past the tangyness. Then someone suggested mixing it with peanut butter. So that's what I did. I took one container of Chobani non fat plain and added 1 tbs natural pb to it and mixed it thoroughly. It was great!
  • Rae6503
    Rae6503 Posts: 6,294 Member
    My goal for sugar is: Eat it when I feel like it.
  • Rae6503
    Rae6503 Posts: 6,294 Member
    i just ran my report for sugar intake, i'm generally in the 45-80, hit over a 100 a few days


    Oooooo. Reports are fun! i was over 100 about half of the days in the last month, and over 150 two of them.
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