Is it bad to go over your sugar?

yazzieahmed

I know this may be a bizarre question but it is bad to go over your sugar intake. I keep exceeding mine, mainly through fruit, yoghurt or milk. I don't have any carbonated drinks, sweets or chocolate and am a little bemused. I stay under in most other areas apart from suger and protein.

What foods should I be having instead that will give me the calories but not the carbs or the sugar? I am losing weight so it doesn't seem to be having a negative impact and didn't think my diet would be considered a high sugar lifestyle but don't understand why i exceed the recommendations by MFP.

Any guidance is appreciated.

Thanks

Yazz

c2111

glad uposted this as having a similar problem, i keep going over only slightly on sugar its usually fruit that does it. I recently borrowed a book called the sugar poisen or something and it was quite interesting and as a result am trying to cut back. Like you I try to avoid all added sugars which is hard especially in processed food, the book had a sugar detox plan in it. However i am continueing to eat fruit as i think thats a natural sugar fructose and not as bad as syrups, and all the other stuff. the book generally stated that 5 g a day of sugar should be the limit, im unsure about that as looking at the diary thats hard to achieve. the book also said beware of low fat items as usually loaded with sugar to compensate on flavour. well i hope someone far more informative answers and that i have helped a little, goodluck with the weight loss xxxx

EddieG77

Welcome to MFP....what I would suggest is that you open up your diary so that people can see what you are eating and possibly offer advice. Also, there is a forum for food and nutrition that you can try and do a search that may also help!! Best of luck on your journey!!!

ChristineS_51

Hi
If you do a search on the topics page you will find lots of threads about sugar, some get quite heated! Fruit can be high in sugar so check the type of fruit and portion sizes. There is also sugar in milk (lactose) so another one to watch. Check your yoghurt - you may be able to find a low sugar one?

Since I started on MFP I now have my coffee black no sugar, and don't add sugar to anything. I watch the nutrition panels of any processed foods. The common consensus on other posts seem to be if your sugar is coming from fruit etc then it doesn't matter, altho I think sugar is sugar and try and control what I take in.

I need all the control I can get!

yazzieahmed

Thanks guys, I am going to check the forum's aswell. I have opened up my diary so if anyone wants to have a ponder then feel free although I have had a couple of slightly naughty days. I still getting used to MFP and didn't think anyone had posted anything as I thought it would send me a message to say someone had posted to I apologise for not coming back sooner to thank you for taking the time to comment on this topic.

Let the journey continue. Thanks Yazz

gemiwing

Hi Yazz, looks like the Wheatabix is your problem. I would try a milk replacement drink such as almond milk or coconut milk - watch the sugars try to go for an unsweetened product. You'll get used to the taste pretty fast. If your sugars won't come down after that- then sub the Wheatabix for oatmeal and use cinnamon and a few raisins instead of sugar.

I think once you replace the milk with a sub you'll be fine- or if you prefer to replace the Wheatabix rather than the milk- that'll work too.

Personally- I don't worry about fruit but I also don't gorge on it either. that's a personal thing y'know?

laddyboy

Short answer...sugar creates a reaction from the pancreas to produce insulin with promotes fat storage. I go by a basic rule of thumb.
1. I eat mainly from the berry family
2. I drink Unsweetened Almond Milk
3. I use Stevia to sweeten things.
4. No fruit after 2PM
5 Only up to 2 serving of fruit a day

There is a long answer and you will get a lot of different answers on this but sugar is not different depending on where it comes from. It all has to be removed from the blood and insulin is what move it to the muscle for energy.

Kymmu

I would rather go over in cals, or fat than sugar. That's just me.

Wilson336

Keep in mind there are different types of "sugar", such as sucrose, lactose, and fructose, just as there are different types of carbs. In fact, sugar is just a crystalized carbohydrate. It is much easier for your body to break down and use the simple sugars found naturally in fruits and vegetables than it is to break down "refined" sugars that are added to foods. As such, the refined sugars often hang around in the body longer and often gets stored as fat, since it is not immediately used up when you are hungry/need calories.

Hope that helps...

Kymmu

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leanmachinedream

Ehh, it's not the best to go over in your sugar but it certainly isn't the end of the world if you do it a few times. I keep consistently doing it. I find it hard to stay under the 25 grams set for me, BUT I'm also having a hard time sticking to a healthy eating plan so I break down and eat something semi-unhealthy that puts me waaaay over.

I would try to be more diligent about your sugar intake.

ashnm88

I go over all the time, because a lot has natural sugars that are good for you. Try and keep added sugars at no more that 40g at the most.

Fruits and vegetables, milk too. Read the ingredients in your food and see if its added in. Some things do say the sugars are all natural which is the best for you.

CarolynB38

I was advised by the nurse that natural sugars don't cause the same spikes in blood sugar as refined cane sugar so they don't put as much strain on your pancreas. When you eat too much sugar in one go or refined sugar it seems to increase your blood sugar much more suddenly which makes your pancreas over-produce insulin. This can cause problems later in life with insulin resistance or even diabetes. Beet sugar is a little better than cane sugar. You could try taking vitamin B complex and chromium picolinate to help support your pancreas in dealing with sugar if you are worried. I personally don't worry too much if they are natural sugars as they tend to be absorbed more slowly so that your body can cope fine but if you are concerned you could perhaps talk to a nutritionist. Going over your sugar requirement with refined cane sugar such as in cakes, sweets etc is definitely not a good idea though!

lipglossjunky73

I go over it by breakfast! Hasn't affected me!!!

hottottie11

Its not as bad as undereating. Unless you have diabetes or something, I wouldn't worry about it.

Rae6503

http://weightology.net/weightologyweekly/?page_id=319

I don't worry about sugar. I even eat white carbs.