Gave up sugar (added sugar) feel great for it
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That's actually a GREAT compromise. Just by not buying all that stuff you're making a huge difference.I have done this a few times and you're right-- I never feel better than when I've kicked the sugar habit.
That said, it makes it so difficult to eat out, so I've found that it isn't sustainable for me (if I'm going out to eat I want something other than a salad with oil and vinegar, dammit!). I compromise by not buying any groceries with added sugar or using sugar in my baking.
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someone care to explain how "added" sugar is better than "natural" sugar….?0
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I incorporate sugar into my calories and I have had no problems with it. I am still losing weight and have lost 27 lbs in 126 days. I'd say I am keeping my sugar.0
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Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »
then why give it up?0 -
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For me, it just helps me stick to a calorie budget. I don't actually count added sugar, I'm too lazy for that, I just generally buy treats only when I really, really want one. I don't have a problem with sugar, but my calorie budget is restricted due to height and medical issues prevent me from exercising enough to raise it significantly, so the easiest thing to do is cut the cost of calories in areas that I usually don't miss. The same reason we don't go out to the movies unless there is something we are really dying to see or friends invite us-we can't afford it. (Seriously, we hoard movie gift cards for a "worth it" movie.)someone care to explain how "added" sugar is better than "natural" sugar….?
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For me, it just helps me stick to a calorie budget. I don't actually count added sugar, I'm too lazy for that, I just generally buy treats only when I really, really want one. I don't have a problem with sugar, but my calorie budget is restricted due to height and medical issues prevent me from exercising enough to raise it significantly, so the easiest thing to do is cut the cost of calories in areas that I usually don't miss. The same reason we don't go out to the movies unless there is something we are really dying to see or friends invite us-we can't afford it. (Seriously, we hoard movie gift cards for a "worth it" movie.)someone care to explain how "added" sugar is better than "natural" sugar….?
so there is no real reason then …got ya ...0 -
Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »
why did OP give up added sugar if there is no difference between the two?0 -
Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »
why did OP give up added sugar if there is no difference between the two?
Not going to bother. With YOU.0 -
For me, it just helps me stick to a calorie budget. I don't actually count added sugar, I'm too lazy for that, I just generally buy treats only when I really, really want one. I don't have a problem with sugar, but my calorie budget is restricted due to height and medical issues prevent me from exercising enough to raise it significantly, so the easiest thing to do is cut the cost of calories in areas that I usually don't miss. The same reason we don't go out to the movies unless there is something we are really dying to see or friends invite us-we can't afford it. (Seriously, we hoard movie gift cards for a "worth it" movie.)someone care to explain how "added" sugar is better than "natural" sugar….?
so there is no real reason then …got ya ...
That added sugar is better than natural sugar, as you asked? Yup, you've got it.
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Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »
why did OP give up added sugar if there is no difference between the two?
Not going to bother. With YOU.
because there is no reason to ..its OK you can admit it...0 -
Someone has chosen to omit something from their diet, and is proud of what they have achieved, but everyone's turning it into a sugar war!
congrats chicacherry, on choosing what to omit and sticking to it
i've cut alchohol, as the calories just aren't worth it.0 -
For me, it just helps me stick to a calorie budget. I don't actually count added sugar, I'm too lazy for that, I just generally buy treats only when I really, really want one. I don't have a problem with sugar, but my calorie budget is restricted due to height and medical issues prevent me from exercising enough to raise it significantly, so the easiest thing to do is cut the cost of calories in areas that I usually don't miss. The same reason we don't go out to the movies unless there is something we are really dying to see or friends invite us-we can't afford it. (Seriously, we hoard movie gift cards for a "worth it" movie.)someone care to explain how "added" sugar is better than "natural" sugar….?
so there is no real reason then …got ya ...
That added sugar is better than natural sugar, as you asked? Yup, you've got it.
LOL! 0 -
Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »
why did OP give up added sugar if there is no difference between the two?
Not going to bother. With YOU.
because there is no reason to ..its OK you can admit it...
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For me, it just helps me stick to a calorie budget. I don't actually count added sugar, I'm too lazy for that, I just generally buy treats only when I really, really want one. I don't have a problem with sugar, but my calorie budget is restricted due to height and medical issues prevent me from exercising enough to raise it significantly, so the easiest thing to do is cut the cost of calories in areas that I usually don't miss. The same reason we don't go out to the movies unless there is something we are really dying to see or friends invite us-we can't afford it. (Seriously, we hoard movie gift cards for a "worth it" movie.)someone care to explain how "added" sugar is better than "natural" sugar….?
so there is no real reason then …got ya ...
That added sugar is better than natural sugar, as you asked? Yup, you've got it.
sugar = sugar they are the same...0 -
OP posted about something that works for her - obviously it helps with her adherence and is something she feels has been a positive change for her. I don't get the mentality of other people jumping all over someone's point of view when it differs from their own - you like to eat sugar and can do so as part of a balanced diet? Great, whatever works for you! But don't diminish or rule out someone else's experience just because it's different to your own.
OP, I've tried several times to cut out sugar entirely but I find I'm better to just limit the types of sweets I have. I was born with a whole set of sweet teeth and sugar is seriously crack to me, so I definitely can't have it in the house. Now I find some dairy, fruit and the odd cookie keeps me sane - but it's awesome that you've found what works for you!0 -
I know. You wrote, "Can someone give me a reason that added sugar is better than natural sugar?"
For me, it just helps me stick to a calorie budget. I don't actually count added sugar, I'm too lazy for that, I just generally buy treats only when I really, really want one. I don't have a problem with sugar, but my calorie budget is restricted due to height and medical issues prevent me from exercising enough to raise it significantly, so the easiest thing to do is cut the cost of calories in areas that I usually don't miss. The same reason we don't go out to the movies unless there is something we are really dying to see or friends invite us-we can't afford it. (Seriously, we hoard movie gift cards for a "worth it" movie.)someone care to explain how "added" sugar is better than "natural" sugar….?
so there is no real reason then …got ya ...
That added sugar is better than natural sugar, as you asked? Yup, you've got it.
sugar = sugar they are the same...
I like sugar. I wish I was taller and able to be more active. Since I'm not, right now anyway, I choose to mostly get my sugars from the foods that give me more nutrition and taste good to me at the same time (I love pineapple, I love cookies. I couldn't tell you the sugar content in either, but I know that the pineapple is giving me a bit more nutrition, so it usually but not always wins.)0 -
A whole set of sweet teeth. I love that phrase!getyourbeans wrote: »OP posted about something that works for her - obviously it helps with her adherence and is something she feels has been a positive change for her. I don't get the mentality of other people jumping all over someone's point of view when it differs from their own - you like to eat sugar and can do so as part of a balanced diet? Great, whatever works for you! But don't diminish or rule out someone else's experience just because it's different to your own.
OP, I've tried several times to cut out sugar entirely but I find I'm better to just limit the types of sweets I have. I was born with a whole set of sweet teeth and sugar is seriously crack to me, so I definitely can't have it in the house. Now I find some dairy, fruit and the odd cookie keeps me sane - but it's awesome that you've found what works for you!
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