FAT and SUGAR help....please:))

lil_missfit
lil_missfit Posts: 565 Member
edited September 25 in Food and Nutrition
Hi everyone,

I was wondering if anyone new how much sugar and fat we should be taking in (generally standard for everyone). I have finally got my calories, sodium and net carbs under control (they were a mess!!!)....but now I am struggling to keep myself under MFP's alotted sugar and fat intake. I read online for sugar between 40-100 grams for sugar.....as far as fat....well, I didnt get much info. today I was way over in sugar but, it seems that happened, basically from fruit and the sugar that is already in the "healthy" food. I DID, however find that the raisin bran and vanilla soy milk was higher than anything else (vanilla soy 7g and raisin bran 20g...YIKES) I eat raisin bran for fiber...but today am kissing it good bye..... everything else was what I read to be "good sugar"....even from the mango I ate.....do I count it all? I am so confused......

The same with fat. I have had almonds, cooked with olive oil, had fish oil and flaxseed supplements and an avocado.....this would be good fats right??? do I count that?....if I go over in good fat, what happens? of course the other food I have eaten has fat but I wouldnt say terribly bad levels...like 1g here and 3g there....I AM losing weight, so I am good in that department....I just want to have a well balanced diet and find out what it means to go over MFP's setting:)) Any advice would be greatly appreciated:)) Thanks in advance!!

Keisha

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  • Adsnwfld
    Adsnwfld Posts: 262 Member
    It depends what you eat, not all sugar or fat is created equal. fat and sugar from a Twinkie is bad, fat and sugar from an avocado, nuts, fruit etc isn't bad for you at all.. Unless a doctor told you that you have a problem with your blood work and need a specific amount I wouldn't stress too much about it.
    You are obviously not eating a ton of fat since it is almost double the calorie load per gram of protein or carbohydrates.
    Again I wouldn't worry too much
  • sharoniballoni
    sharoniballoni Posts: 163 Member
    Try this:
    http://www.healthcalculators.org/calculators/fat.asp

    But yes, healthy fats are really good for you, so don't stress out too much over it unless you have cholesterol problems.
  • marte80
    marte80 Posts: 25 Member
    I think fat is fat, and sugar is sugar no matter the content. Sugar still metabolizes the same way. If you like raisin bran, eat it in moderation. This is way I MFP so much, because I am learning to incorporate the things I like. Milk also has alot of sugar, I think I would limit the raisin bran to 2.-3 days a week.

    Congrats on your progress.
    Being conscious of making these changes shows your dedication to your success.
  • Adsnwfld
    Adsnwfld Posts: 262 Member
    Look for the hidden sugar, the high fructose corn syrup and that stuff. Just be aware of the labels and I'm sure you will be eating well.
  • missy1970eb
    missy1970eb Posts: 1,209 Member
    my sugars seems always 2 be over but not by much and its from things that r meant 2 be healthy foods, but am nt 2 worried cause i dont actually have anything with sugar added, ive been trying to look at where it goes over and then when i see somethinks quite high, next time i have it i make sure with other things that r lower does that make sense 2 u
  • lil_missfit
    lil_missfit Posts: 565 Member
    Thanks everyone!! I think I'll keep doing what I have been doing...reading labels and watching for added sugar...I'm actually really proud of myself...last week I threw away a huge trash bag of seasoning salts and sugar stuff plus a whole container of sugar..I even stopped eating that sugar oatmeal I've eaten my whole life....haven't missed the salt or the sugar at all plus the family ( husband and small children) is adjusting well...which is why I have been frustrated seeing MFP' s sugar and fat levels over EVERY day..thx for the feedback:)) I'll be mindful but will stop stressing over it:))
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