Under carbs over sugar

Flmommy1
Flmommy1 Posts: 67 Member
Do I need to be under carbs and sugar or is carbs more significant then sugar? I am usually under for both but today went over for sugars.

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  • Akimajuktuq
    Akimajuktuq Posts: 3,037 Member
    That all depends. You have provided no info and your diary is closed. Are you using MFP macro defaults or did you adjust your fat up and carbs down? I hope you modified them because the defaults suck. Being under on carbs is no problem at all. Being over may be fine if they are from veggies. However, it is my opinion that too much sugar IS an issue for most people (most of us are overweight) even if that sugar comes from fruit. Fruit is not something that should be consumed in unlimited amounts, and certainly not by anyone with metabolic issues.
  • Flmommy1
    Flmommy1 Posts: 67 Member
    I have my macros set paleo friendly. I try to stay under carb wise but sometimes go over sugar. I guess I thought carbs and sugar were the same thing. I will try to make diary public later. Thanks
  • AllanMisner
    AllanMisner Posts: 4,140 Member
    Sugar is a simple carb = not good. I'd always want my sugars low and be less concerned with the total carb number.