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Going over on sugar!

creativefrugalmom
Posts: 267 Member
Hi EV1, I recently came back to MFP and am feeling really good about it. I WANT this and I'm going to MAKE IT HAPPEN this time! The mindset is there. No alcohol for 4 days (usually Sundays get me bad) and have stayed at (or a few under) my calorie intake everyday. The only problem I'm running into is going over on my sugars! My daily goal for sugar is 24 grams. Today, for example, I had oatmeal for breakfast and grapes for a snack which put me at 24 grams! With my lunch, I'm already over.
My question is...how badly is this going to affect how much and how quickly I lose? I know protein usually don't make a huge difference, but this is sugar.
Thanks in advance.
My question is...how badly is this going to affect how much and how quickly I lose? I know protein usually don't make a huge difference, but this is sugar.
Thanks in advance.
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I struggle with the same thing. To be honest, I've found that putting in my "meals" a day early (before I eat them) helps me to see what is going to make me go over on my sugar. I used to snack on grapes all the time until I saw how much sugar I was eating... now I opt for an apple or something similar, but with less sugar. I only eat oatmeal on days that I'm doing a lot of cardio. Instead, I opt for egg whites and 1 piece of whole wheat toast.
Planning ahead makes all the difference. Good luck!0 -
It's ok to go over in sugar. When MFP is talking about sugar they mean processed sugars like in sweets, cakes etc, not natural sugars found in fruits, oats etc.0
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I rarely watch my macros (except sodium & cholesterol) & have lost 28lbs since joining MFP in July. I have gone over my sugar everyday in those months (except maybe 7 days worth). I actually typically am around 40-50 grams of sugar daily. Once I hit my first goal, I'll probably start gandering at my macros more. I don't want to overwhelm myself. Good luck!0
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You'll find dozens of threads about this. Don't worry about it unless you're diabetic and have to. Fruits are going to do that. The "sugar limits" here are very low. I just look at total carbs.0
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Thanks! Your comments make me feel much better. I guess I didn't realize how much natural sugar has, but it's good to know that they are OK.0
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