I'm ALWAYS over on SUGAR and PROTEIN!

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spicy618
spicy618 Posts: 2,117 Member
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I just looked at my nutrition report since I began MFP 1 month ago. Everyday I have gone over in my sugar ( i'm allowed 24 ) I usually consume about 50 -70. Protein (i'm allowed 45) I usually consume about 80. No matter how hard I try I can't stay under 50 for sugar.

Am I alone?

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  • spicy618
    spicy618 Posts: 2,117 Member
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    I just looked at my nutrition report since I began MFP 1 month ago. Everyday I have gone over in my sugar ( i'm allowed 24 ) I usually consume about 50 -70. Protein (i'm allowed 45) I usually consume about 80. No matter how hard I try I can't stay under 50 for sugar.

    Am I alone?
  • mandersen16
    mandersen16 Posts: 261
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    Sugar is one thing I NEVER go over! I won't allow myself. Protein is ok though as long as you are working out. Otherwise your body has an easier time storing it as fat.
  • tashjs21
    tashjs21 Posts: 4,584 Member
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    I go over on Sugar and Sodium. :grumble: (more so sodium, which is strange to me since I don't EVER reach for the salt shaker and things usually taste too salty for me. :huh: )
  • lobita44
    lobita44 Posts: 66 Member
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    I upped my protein...but I am over on sugar a lot...and I know that's not good!

    Does anyone have any low/no sugar snacks? I love yogurt, but goodness, sometimes there are 15 sugars in a 6 oz. serving!
  • porka29
    porka29 Posts: 868 Member
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    I am on target or just above in sugar, but over on sodium and protein. The sodium really aggrivates me, need to get that down.
  • gperry227
    gperry227 Posts: 93
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    I am always over on sugar, sodium, and protein. As long as I am losing the weight, I don't mind.
  • headwaiter
    headwaiter Posts: 9 Member
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    Spicy,
    You really need to look at what you are eating and change your diet. Start looking over your diary to figure out what products it is that you are consuming that have such a high sugar content and start looking for alternatives. If it is bottled juices and the like, there are plenty of alternatives, WATER, that you can do. Look into it a little bit and I am sure that you will have no problem making the right adjustments.
  • Lizjkp
    Lizjkp Posts: 278
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    I never seem to go over on any of them :bigsmile: , if anything I am always under on Protein? and fat and level on sugar :tongue:

    Laughing is good exercise. It's like jogging on the inside:bigsmile:
  • COWBOY1427
    COWBOY1427 Posts: 2 Member
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    Try Dannon Light & Fit Carb & Sugar Control- it has 2g sugar, 45 calories, 1.5 fat, and 3 carbs per 1 4oz. serving. The Vanilla Cream is delicious with fresh fruit! :-) :wink:
  • swiftyoung
    swiftyoung Posts: 298 Member
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    Funny, you mention that. I just began a concerted effort to reduce my sugar. For the past 3 days, I have managed to keep it at 15g per day. (my goal). I am usually under for protein. ( So looking for ways to increase protein w/o increasing sodium (usually 2100-2500 grams)
    My snacks have been one piece - Ghirardelli 85% Cocoa 2 gr, 1 snack pack-Hunts sugar free cho/vanilla 0 sugar, 1/2 cup-Jello sugar free (any flavor) 0gr, 1 cup - Healthy choice chicken noodle soup-1gr s
  • NoraEE
    NoraEE Posts: 34 Member
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    Swiftyoung- Egg Beaters egg whites and Edensoy Extra soymilk are great for protein and low in calories. I eat them every day now!
  • swiftyoung
    swiftyoung Posts: 298 Member
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    Thanks
  • spicy618
    spicy618 Posts: 2,117 Member
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    Spicy,
    You really need to look at what you are eating and change your diet. Start looking over your diary to figure out what products it is that you are consuming that have such a high sugar content and start looking for alternatives. If it is bottled juices and the like, there are plenty of alternatives, WATER, that you can do. Look into it a little bit and I am sure that you will have no problem making the right adjustments.

    Thanks for the great suggestions!

    I usually go over because of fruit... oranges, nectarines, apples are my daily fruit servings... if not then I have fruit salad in light syrup. I'm gonna have to try to adjust things and see how I can lower my sugar intake.
  • nicolet04
    nicolet04 Posts: 830
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    those r the 2 things that i always go over.....its usually bananas and skim milk that makes my sugar higher. i have those everyday so im not sure how to lower my sugar intake ???
  • spicy618
    spicy618 Posts: 2,117 Member
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    Funny, you mention that. I just began a concerted effort to reduce my sugar. For the past 3 days, I have managed to keep it at 15g per day. (my goal). I am usually under for protein. ( So looking for ways to increase protein w/o increasing sodium (usually 2100-2500 grams)
    My snacks have been one piece - Ghirardelli 85% Cocoa 2 gr, 1 snack pack-Hunts sugar free cho/vanilla 0 sugar, 1/2 cup-Jello sugar free (any flavor) 0gr, 1 cup - Healthy choice chicken noodle soup-1gr s

    Thank you... i usually have those snacks too. The following is todays meals:

    Calories Carbs Fat Protein Sugar Iron
    Breakfast
    Publix - 2% Milk, 1 Cup 130 13 5 9 12 0
    Coffee - Brewed from grounds, 1 cup (8 fl oz) 2 0 0 0 0 0
    Splenda - - Individual Pack, 6 packet 0 6 0 0 0 0
    Oscar Meyer - Natural Smoked Ham, 3 slices 60 1 2 12 1 2
    Kraft - Fat Free American Cheese, 1 slice 25 2 0 0 0 0
    Western Bagel - Alternative Bagel - Roasted Onion, 1 bagel 110 25 0 6 1 8
    Polly-O String Cheese - Mozzarella Reduced Fat, 1 stick 80 1 5 8 0 0

    Lunch
    Reddi Wip - Fat Free Whipped Cream, 2 tbsp. 5 1 0 0 1 0
    Newman's Own - Light Honey Mustard Salad Dressing, 2 tbls 70 7 4 0 5 0
    Dole - Fresh Vegetables - Iceberg Lettuce, 0.17 medium head (89 g) 15 3 0 1 2 2
    Great Value - Tropical Fruit Salad In Light Syrup, 1/2 cup 80 20 0 0 17 4
    Burger, Turkey, 8 oz patty 300 0 14 44 0 0
    470 31 18 45 25 6

    Dinner

    Snacks
    Oranges - Raw, navels, 1 fruit (2-7/8" dia) 69 18 0 1 12 1
    Generic - Apple, Red Delicious, 1 medium (154g) 80 14 0 0 10 0
    Weight Watchers - Chocolate Brownies, 1 serving(s) 120 24 4 2 13 0
    Swiss Miss - No Sugar Added Hot Chocolate, 1 package 60 10 1 2 7 4
    Add Food Remember Meal 329 66 5 5 42 5
    Total: 1,206 145 35 85 81 21
    Your Daily Goal: 1,200 165 40 45 24 100
    Remaining: -6 20 5 -40 -57 79

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