Sugar sugar sugar!

Abi_bug04

Hello everyone!

I was wondering how bad it is to go over on your sugar intake (according to the MFP macros).
I have been consistently over on my sugar intake every single day for the past two weeks (almost) and was wondering whether this might be sabotaging me with respect to weight loss?

I know that protein intake can go over, and in fact, I prefer it to- but the sugar part is something that worries me.
Should I e limiting my sugar intake, or should I just give in to my sweet tooth as long as it's under my cals?

Please take a look at my diary, any feedback would be appreciated!
(Also, don't mind my cheat donut for today...It was my one- a -week allowance).

Abi_bug04

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kaypat09

Are you diabetic?

taiyola

Search 'sugar' in the search bar.

lacurandera1

You'll get different replies, I'm sure. I don't worry about sugar much period bc I'm not diabetic or have any reason to BE concerned with it...but the way I figure it is I try to stay within a 30 gram limit of ADDED sugar or sugar in pre processed foods or drinks. Sugar from the fruit and veg I eat, I pretty much ignore. I mean if you tried to stay within MFP's recommendation, you couldn't eat an orange, an apple, and grapes in one day.

Sarauk2sf

Unless you have a medical condition, there is no need to track separately. It is just a subset of carbs. In any event, what they have as a recommendation is based on added sugars and not those naturally occurring in food such as fruit and milk.

s_wilson84

I follow a vegan diet and my breakfast smoothie puts me over for the day on sugar.

cmcollins001

Don't worry about it unless your doctor says you need to worry about it.

Carbs, protein, and fats... preferably set to a 40%/30%/30% intake and you should be fine.


IF YOU feel you need to control your sugar more, then that's your choice, otherwise, eat your calories, exercise, smile, nom-nom-nom on donuts and move on with a happy life.

trogalicious

I wouldn't stress it unless I was specifically told, by a medical professional (not the janitor, but an MD), to track my sugar intake.

so.. no.

mell6355

I wouldn't worry about your natural sugar, but the bars and cereal are processed sugar, those aren't the best for you. I would agree not to worry about it unless you have a medical reason to do so. I shut my sugar counter off because it is the least of my health concerns!

Abi_bug04

Thanks, that sounds very reasonable!
I don't have any medical conditions either, so I guess as long as I am consuming healthy sugars it shouldn't matter too much! I can definitely try and ease up on the Snack Paks, I'm sure!

cmcollins001

I wouldn't worry about your natural sugar, but the bars and cereal are processed sugar, those aren't the best for you. I would agree not to worry about it unless you have a medical reason to do so. I shut my sugar counter off because it is the least of my health concerns!

What's the difference?

Abi_bug04

Thanks!
I do consume many processed sugars (I have a HUGE sweet tooth).
I'll definitely try and replace them with some fruit!

Abi_bug04

Don't worry about it unless your doctor says you need to worry about it.

Carbs, protein, and fats... preferably set to a 40%/30%/30% intake and you should be fine.


IF YOU feel you need to control your sugar more, then that's your choice, otherwise, eat your calories, exercise, smile, nom-nom-nom on donuts and move on with a happy life.

Haha, thanks!

Abi_bug04

Thanks!

My1985Freckles

Every body responds differently, but when I had plateaued for 4MONTHS, I finally started tracking sugar and it got me off my plateau. Of course, then I got pregnant, had milkshakes every day, gained 15 pounds, lost the baby, lived in depression 6 more months, gained back 10 more pounds before FINALLY starting to lose again..... Was it sugar's fault? I dunno.

1ConcreteGirl

I'm just here to say I'm glad that you didn't say the sugar itself is sabotaging you.

Carry on. :drinker:

Confuzzled4ever

Unless you have a medical condition, there is no need to track separately. It is just a subset of carbs. In any event, what they have as a recommendation is based on added sugars and not those naturally occurring in food such as fruit and milk.

Really? I didn't know that.. that's good! Cause i eat a lot of fruit so i never look at sugar cause i know i'm over!

krissy_krossy

I keep track of it mainly because I used to eat so much and I like to see where I am now. We keep it down in our house mainly for my husband who's worried about diabetes (he used to drink like a 12 pack of soda a day :noway: ) and, being Korean, genetically he's at a higher risk for it.
I wouldn't worry too much about natural sugar unless your doctor said something.

Eleanorjanethinner

Hi there,

personally I don't pay much attention to macros...

What I would suggest from looking at your diary is that you could have more food and more filling food for less calories by swapping some of the processed snacks for fruit. You could also try some low fat dairy which is filling and has calcium (v. important for women's bone health) like yoghurt. cottage cheese, light cheese.

For breakfast you're eating a 50gram bar for quite a few calories. I swear by porridge (oatmeal) 'cos it's really filling and warming on cold mornings - it also has lots of fibre. Eggs are a good choice too, 'cos they're high in protein, low fat and filling.

You could have more carbs with your salad lunch if you used low cal dressing (and less of it). Lemon juice, a few sprays of olive oil and black pepper make an okay dressing, or you could buy one. Baked sweet potato chunks in the salad, cooked chickpeas or beans like white beans, a piece of wholegrain bread...

Of course, I need to practice what I preach a bit more... I'm fine with main meals, but go awol with snacks, particularly after dinner. I need to make sure I have fruit and light yoghurt in the house at all times.

Best of luck!