Stop eating so much sugar

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  • Josette89
    Josette89 Posts: 244
    I know most people will say this is stupid, but I am a firm believer that sweeteners are worse for you, Your body works better with things that it is familiar with, sugar from the cane is fine.... in moderation. So many things have sugar in it though that sometimes I'm not even aware of it. I usually go over my sugar intake. Mostly because of my creamer in the morning and sometimes I eat a yogurt which is full of sugar. But I try not to eat it deliberately, like doughnuts or candy. Also, my family has a history of Diabetes, both types. So I won't take any chances. I've had blood work done and I'm fine, I'm low in Sodium but that is it :) I think the "need" for sugar in the diet has contributed to many Americans' struggle with Diabetes. One may think, oh it's only once in a while it won't make a big difference..... Once in a while over a long while will result in health problems, may not make you fat, but you can have problems still. You can eat sugar and still lose weight, no doubt about it. But are you putting your overall health in jeopardy? Yeah, I love ice cream, but I don't eat it any more because I care more about my OVER ALL HEALTH.
  • Faye_Anderson
    Faye_Anderson Posts: 1,495 Member
    How about MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS??
  • akaOtherWise
    akaOtherWise Posts: 110 Member
    No matter what you do, you're going to die in the end. Why not enjoy your life. If you are active, working out and not obese, eat some sugar.
  • DrMAvDPhD
    DrMAvDPhD Posts: 2,097 Member
    My favorite mentality is that artificial sweeteners are bad for you because some scary chemist made them, but medicine is great and can save your life (because some genius chemist made them?).
  • McLifterPants
    McLifterPants Posts: 457 Member
    This entire thread cracked me up. I can't quote my favorite responses, because there are just too many of them. I just have to say, I love you people.

    Personally, I eat sweet stuff every day. I've dropped from a size 10-12 to a size 4-6, as well as gaining some muscle and strength. I eat dark chocolate, but I also eat posicles (gasp! shock!) and ice cream with actual sugar in it (double gasp!!) and the dreaded artificial sweeteners in the form of a Coke Zero every now and then, because damn that stuff is tasty.

    All things in moderation. If you're trying to make a permanent lifestyle change instead of crash dieting, the absolute worst thing you can do for yourself is give up all the things you love. You'll quit in no time.
  • Jules2Be
    Jules2Be Posts: 2,238 Member
    ANmNOmNOMNomNOMNOMnomnOMONOMm SUGAR
  • mmapags
    mmapags Posts: 8,934 Member
    Jules, that avatar is hideously delightful!! :flowerforyou:
  • Silverkittycat
    Silverkittycat Posts: 1,997 Member
    mmmmmmm....sugar! :love:
  • loneworg
    loneworg Posts: 342 Member
    Jules, that avatar is hideously delightful!! :flowerforyou:
    I do believe that avatar is from the dark crystal
  • Jules2Be
    Jules2Be Posts: 2,238 Member
    Jules, that avatar is hideously delightful!! :flowerforyou:
    I do believe that avatar is from the dark crystal

    FIZGIG...
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8COKcFB7g3w
  • omanitshann
    omanitshann Posts: 179
    I have something sweet everyday and I've never had a weight issue. Enjoy life! you don't need to deprive yourself, it's about moderation.
  • Silverkittycat
    Silverkittycat Posts: 1,997 Member
    Jules, that avatar is hideously delightful!! :flowerforyou:
    I do believe that avatar is from the dark crystal

    FIZGIG...
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8COKcFB7g3w

    What is Dark Crystal? Scared to look..
  • talrcat
    talrcat Posts: 97 Member
    I can only say that a bad sugar day for me now is MUCH better than a good sugar day for me used to be... I can live with that.
  • onyxgirl17
    onyxgirl17 Posts: 1,722 Member
    I'm not willing to give up sugar in general because I like it in my coffee and I like fruit. I do avoid most processed sugars.

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