Sugar is destryoying my diet! Help!

Demetria

But how much fat?

what are you asking exactly?

And remember our bodies do need sugar to some extent just like fat, so as long as it is from natural sources like fruits, veggies, milk then don't worry about it so much.

For all of the other foods I say look at the ingredients list for the added sugar that the manufacturers put in; high fructose corn syrup, maple syrup, sucrose (table sugar) and such.

Demetria

Shuutnstar

Thanks for all the input guys! It really helped to know that just that one thing wasn't going to de-rail me. So I am monitoring my sugar intake by eating less processed foods and I have cut back my soda to 3x a week now. But I won't beat myself up over the sugar in milk, banana's, grapes... etc. :flowerforyou: Thank you everybody!

HeatherMMB

Hi - there is an excellent breakfast shake - if you want convenience in the am! it is called Body Wise- no sugar and 20 grms of protein :bigsmile: - comes in vanilla and chocolate. I make it with skim milk and sometimes add some fruit like blueberries - tastes like a great smoothie!:flowerforyou:
You have to buy it from a distributor and they can be found on the web site - it is delivered to your door and you can automatically debit a credit card. I like the convenience and I never run out! :happy:
www.bodywise.com
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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 2 rounded scoops (34 g)
Servings Per Container 15
Amount Per Serving
Calories 130 Calories from Fat 35 % Daily Value*
Total Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 280mg 12%
Potassium 440mg 12%
Total Carbohydrate 5g 2%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Sugars <1g
Protein 20g 40%
Vitamin A 35% • Vitamin C 35% • Calcium 35%
Vitamin D 45% • Vitamin E 35% • Thiamin 35%
Riboflavin 35% • Niacin 35% • Vitamin B6 30%
Folic Acid 40% • Vitamin B12 45% • Biotin 40%
Pantothenic Acid 40% • Phosphorus 30% • Iodine 40%
Magnesium 25% • Zinc 40% • Selenium 37%
Copper 40% • Manganese 40% • Chromium 40%
Molybdenum 45%
Not a significant source of iron
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or
lower depending on your calorie needs:

July24Lioness

im confused by this too, because fruit has good sugars in it. and you're supposed to eat lots of fruit/veggies. i wonder if MFP is incorrect on the sugar amounts...

Technically you should be eating a lot of veggies and fruit in moderation (like a dessert).

I find that is what most people do. Stop eating the cakes, cookies, candy, etc and then eat a lot of fruit. You are maintaining that sugar addiction. So, even though fruit is healthier, you are not ridding yourself of the addiction to sugar. You are just trading one form for another form, which in the long run is not good for your body as far as insulin release, triglycerides and cholesterol.

July24Lioness

I think all the low carb diets have really made us over conscious on sugar. You're not going to convince me that a tomato is bad for me because it is high in sugar. I'm not going to deprive myself of yummy fruits and veggies because they happen to contain natural sugar. I think refined sugar and sweets should be cut out but not fruits and veggies. My motto is "all things in moderation" and I just ate 3 hershey's kisses and I'm not going to beat myself up about it.


Also, fortunately for me, I don't ever crave sweets in the AM! I usually have coffee with milk, whole toast, and peanut butter with a tiny bit of honey on it. Keeps me full for a long time!

Also, for you yogurt lovers, eat Greek yogurt as it is naturally lower in sugar and much higher in protein that other yogurts out there! To sweeten it up, add fresh berries and enjoy!!

I think it is a good thing that the low carb WOL has made people more conscious of what they are putting in their mouth (for some people).


Too much natural sugar is not a good thing either.

Protein and fat should be the #1 on your plate due to it making you full and keeping you satisfied.

Lots of veggies, low carb diets never said to stop eating veggies and fruits. If you read that some where, that is grossly misinformation..................

Fruit should be eaten as a dessert or a treat. Not 3, 4, 5, 6 servings a day. All you are continuing to do is to feed a sugar addiction.

sheilamatt2005

just tagging the thread

hmo4

Only certain types of fats are good for you remember. 2 fruits a day is what is recommended. We are all obsessed with numbers-I'm one of them too. Changes should be made with common sense. It's a hard change...for me too. I'm very lured to the darkside of salty/sweets very easily. Hormones, stress, boredom, you name it can get us there. I'm taking sugar off of my diary and replacing it with fiber that will at least combat sugars and carbs to lower the insulin spike and try to use my head when it comes to my eating. Wish me luck!:drinker: