MFP sugar setting...

hilarysgiants
hilarysgiants Posts: 132 Member
edited November 12 in Food and Nutrition
I go over my sugar limit everyday. I eat an apple and banana almost everyday and that puts me at my limit. I realize these are natural sugars, but still sugar. Should I be limiting the these foods and find better low sugar substitues (different fruits/veggies)?

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  • soehlerking
    soehlerking Posts: 589 Member
    I agree...I believe there is a way to custom-set your nutrition goals, but personally (probably not recommended) I don't log my fruit. If I were to log it, I wouldn't eat it b/c I'd worry so much about the sugar. I hope you figure out a solution!
  • mspijk
    mspijk Posts: 1
    I go over the MFP sugar goal every day too! And it's just by eating a 1/2 cup of cherries in a protein shake I make and then one or two more grams throughout the day and I'm over. I have no idea how to cut it down - we need some fruit daily, right?
  • WatchMomRun
    WatchMomRun Posts: 91
    I go over my sugar by the end of breakfast :)
    I've decided not to care as long as I'm losing weight.
    There is no way I'm going to stop eating fruit or my favorite yogurt!!
  • hilarysgiants
    hilarysgiants Posts: 132 Member
    Thanks. I just took notice to it today and realized I go over everyday. I want worry about it too much.
  • andrea9873
    andrea9873 Posts: 171 Member
    IS there way to limit your settings for Sugar, Sodium, Carb, etc???
  • rchambers2072
    rchambers2072 Posts: 227 Member
    I am feeling that I can't have everything! If my sugar is under the limit and my protein is at least close, then my cholesterol is way over. If my protein is way under, then I am over in sugar and fiber and most of the vitamins ... Where is the happy medium? I would be interested in looking at other peoples diaries who have found that balance ...
  • MrsRawwwr
    MrsRawwwr Posts: 166 Member
    I wouldn't worry if it is just the banana and apple putting you over. I tend to overlook the sugar from fruit and focus more on the added sugars in other products. That being said, I know I, for one, can't go overboard with the fruit and still expect to lose.
  • saraekelly
    saraekelly Posts: 4
    Are you losing weight? If yes then I think you are fine to eat the fruit your currently eating because its natural sugar
  • danimalkeys
    danimalkeys Posts: 982 Member
    I don't eat any sugar but go over every day too, just from fruit, milk, etc. I don't worry about it as I know I'm not eating a bunch of candy or other sugary stuff.
  • joanmarienana
    joanmarienana Posts: 69 Member
    I am finding the sugar info in foods fascinating, but I find the MFP goal very unrealistic if you are aiming for 5-9 servings of fruits & veggies each day! The sugar in fruits/veggies comes packed with fiber & so many nutrients, that overrestricting it seems counterproductive to health! So I have custom set my sugar goal to include room for a couple of servings of fruit & plenty of veggies. It has been working fine for me as I am down 40 pounds since November. I have found as I've eliminated processed sugary foods, I notice and enjoy the natural sweetness in tomatoes, red peppers, and fruits.
    Enjoy your fruit each day; I sure do!
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