is lower sugar and higher protein the answer?

clairedrose
clairedrose Posts: 121 Member
in Food and Nutrition
I started using this app just to keep better track of what I was eating. Frankly I had given up on losing and was concentrating on exercising, gaining muscle, better balance, etc. When I saw the reports I started adjusting my food (mainly to better fuel workouts). The less sugar and more protein I ate, the more satisfied I felt and I started losing. I still don't know if this will last or if my body will adjust to this and just gain it back. Is this for real?

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  • PlayerHatinDogooder
    PlayerHatinDogooder Posts: 1,018 Member
    No.

    It's not for real.
  • Coraddy
    Coraddy Posts: 26
    Maybe?Hopefully though!
  • shutupandlift13
    shutupandlift13 Posts: 727 Member
    Lower sugar or just lower carbs in general?

    Either way, carbs/sugar are purely preferential assuming you have no medical issues.

    ETA: And assuming you are meeting other macro nutrient goals for minimum fat and protein.
  • BeachIron
    BeachIron Posts: 6,490 Member
    I eat a higher protein diet and though I do not track my sugar or care so much about it, I don't eat all that much either. I would not suggest cutting out sugar, both because it is in so many good foods like milk and fruit, but also because I wouldn't be willing to give up ice cream and other sweets. The trick in all of this is moderation.
  • BarackMeLikeAHurricane
    BarackMeLikeAHurricane Posts: 3,400 Member
    Protein is more satiating which can lead to you eating fewer calories.
  • clairedrose
    clairedrose Posts: 121 Member
    I am not really cutting out anything,but I have cut back on some things and am getting about 20 percent protein. Most of the sugar is now from fruit and vegetables. I heard protein was more satisfying, but I am at a point where I did not believe anything would work for me. 59 years old and 60 or so pounds overweight with an insatiable appetite. I don't remember when I was not hungry all the time. I really am not hungry after dinner now. I am just afraid to hope.
  • BeachIron
    BeachIron Posts: 6,490 Member
    I am not really cutting out anything,but I have cut back on some things and am getting about 20 percent protein. Most of the sugar is now from fruit and vegetables. I heard protein was more satisfying, but I am at a point where I did not believe anything would work for me. 59 years old and 60 or so pounds overweight with an insatiable appetite. I don't remember when I was not hungry all the time. I really am not hungry after dinner now. I am just afraid to hope.

    My guess is that it's not really hungry but a lack of being very full. Cut your calories slowly and allow your body to adjust slowly. You don't need to drop down to "diet" calories overnight. What you do have to do is stick with it.
  • clairedrose
    clairedrose Posts: 121 Member
    Thanks. That for me is the amazing thing. I am eating more, feel full and am losing. More real food I think. I admire those of you who are taking such good care of yourselves for the long haul and not just some quick fix. I feel like I am just figuring out something that tons of healthy people have always known. Slow learner I guess :smile:
  • lipglossjunky73
    lipglossjunky73 Posts: 497 Member
    Of course it is real! You are getting results by eating less sugar and more protein? That's pretty much what'll do the trick!
  • Hexahedra
    Hexahedra Posts: 894 Member
    This is anecdotal: my whey isolate powder is about 86% protein, and a portion cup worth 130 calories takes up about 4X the volume of 120 calories of Dextrose (100% sugar). It's no wonder protein is more filling.

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