Sugar
sk1nnyf0rm3
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So...I saw another thing on here about a sugar addiction and tried to read it, but would have trouble following any of those tips. Here's why:
1)I live off sugar. Literally, if I tried to go Keto or cut sugar entirely out of my diet I would literally waste away since it's 90+% of my calorie intake many days
2)I am not trying to cut back on sugar for weight loss. I just don't wanna have the negative effects and really don't wanna get diabetes (might run in my family, I'm not sure though)
So...my question is. What do I do? I'm a vegetarian. I'm already very tiny and have a VERY limited number of foods I like. I don't eat most sources of protein (texture or taste issues) like tofu, beans, lentils, etc. Most of my protein comes from dairy, which I've recently had to cut back on due to finding myself having intolerances in too large amounts. To be honest, many days the only thing that really brings my calories up is a carb (like pasta) or pure and simple candy. I do try to eat fruits some, but again, I'm very picky and really only like melon, apple, strawberries, pineapple, and mango sometimes. Vegetables are worse with me only liking peppers, cooked broccoli (won't eat it raw), cucumbers (only on sandwiches), and carrots.
I don't like the way nutritional drinks taste and only like 2 brands of protein bars, so please don't suggest these as I've already tried them.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
1)I live off sugar. Literally, if I tried to go Keto or cut sugar entirely out of my diet I would literally waste away since it's 90+% of my calorie intake many days
2)I am not trying to cut back on sugar for weight loss. I just don't wanna have the negative effects and really don't wanna get diabetes (might run in my family, I'm not sure though)
So...my question is. What do I do? I'm a vegetarian. I'm already very tiny and have a VERY limited number of foods I like. I don't eat most sources of protein (texture or taste issues) like tofu, beans, lentils, etc. Most of my protein comes from dairy, which I've recently had to cut back on due to finding myself having intolerances in too large amounts. To be honest, many days the only thing that really brings my calories up is a carb (like pasta) or pure and simple candy. I do try to eat fruits some, but again, I'm very picky and really only like melon, apple, strawberries, pineapple, and mango sometimes. Vegetables are worse with me only liking peppers, cooked broccoli (won't eat it raw), cucumbers (only on sandwiches), and carrots.
I don't like the way nutritional drinks taste and only like 2 brands of protein bars, so please don't suggest these as I've already tried them.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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Sugar is not the devil. If you're looking to lose weight, don't worry about sugar. Just eat fewer calories than you burn.
Any 'negative effects' you're talking about that usually get blamed on sugar are usually actually due to being over-weight. Although I'm curious if you get the nutrition you need with so many issues with liking foods that would give them to you? Do you?0 -
Sugar is not the devil. If you're looking to lose weight, don't worry about sugar. Just eat fewer calories than you burn.
Any 'negative effects' you're talking about that usually get blamed on sugar are usually actually due to being over-weight. Although I'm curious if you get the nutrition you need with so many issues with liking foods that would give them to you? Do you?
Every blood test I get doesn't show any imbalances that I know of. In terms of muscle building and such, to be honest, I'm not sure. But I also know my body type is one that isn't gonna ever be really muscular and/or build muscle easily so I don't know that muscle building is even a good indicator. Either way, I've been this picky my entire life so I guess my body has learned to compensate (although I've also always been very tiny too)0 -
What's your question again? Your skinny and you like sugar, are you looking to put on weight, what?0
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neanderthin wrote: »What's your question again? Your skinny and you like sugar, are you looking to put on weight, what?
I want to know how I can cut back on my sugar intake because right now it's probably about 90+% of my calorie intake which I know isn't healthy. I wanna know what I can replace it with though because I'm not looking to cut it out to lose weight so I still need to replace the calories
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Eat nuts. Other than that you need to work on your pickiness, perhaps with help from a professional.0
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Someone with the training and skills to help you increase the range of foods you eat, overcoming barriers.
Google "I'm feeling lucky" suggests http://treatingeatingdisorders.com/pickyeating.aspx as a for instance.
By "eat nuts" I'm suggesting you buy a pack of mixed nuts and eat about 10 as a snack, thereby increasing your non-sugar food intake.0 -
sk1nnyf0rm3 wrote: »
Food aversions can often be treated with therapy. I have many, many myself - and it certainly makes staying healthy harder.
I wouldn't worry about sugar nearly as much as I would meeting my macronutrient goals (carbs, fat, protein).
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Are you vegetarian for ethical reasons or other reasons?0
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TheVirgoddess wrote: »sk1nnyf0rm3 wrote: »
Food aversions can often be treated with therapy. I have many, many myself - and it certainly makes staying healthy harder.
I wouldn't worry about sugar nearly as much as I would meeting my macronutrient goals (carbs, fat, protein).
That's the thing. My macronutrients aren't being met
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Someone with the training and skills to help you increase the range of foods you eat, overcoming barriers.
Google "I'm feeling lucky" suggests http://treatingeatingdisorders.com/pickyeating.aspx as a for instance.
By "eat nuts" I'm suggesting you buy a pack of mixed nuts and eat about 10 as a snack, thereby increasing your non-sugar food intake.
Isn't this just in kids? I'm not a kid anymore...but thanks anyway.
I'll try that on the nuts though0 -
sk1nnyf0rm3 wrote: »
But you don't like vegetables. I'm gonna second the idea of going to see someone.0 -
Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »sk1nnyf0rm3 wrote: »
But you don't like vegetables. I'm gonna second the idea of going to see someone.
Like a nutritionist?0 -
sk1nnyf0rm3 wrote: »Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »sk1nnyf0rm3 wrote: »
But you don't like vegetables. I'm gonna second the idea of going to see someone.
Like a nutritionist?
Or a therapist. Or both.0 -
Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »sk1nnyf0rm3 wrote: »Sabine_Stroehm wrote: »sk1nnyf0rm3 wrote: »
But you don't like vegetables. I'm gonna second the idea of going to see someone.
Like a nutritionist?
Or a therapist. Or both.
Why would I need a therapist for this?
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sk1nnyf0rm3 wrote: »
Isn't this just in kids? I'm not a kid anymore...but thanks anyway.
No it isn't just in kids, as you illustrate. You are exhibiting eating behaviour commonly seen and often corrected in kids but increasingly seems to persist into adulthood. It crops up on TV shows like "Supersize vs Superskinny".
You may not need a therapist - just eat the food you need to get your macros right. If you "can't" then you need the therapist.
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sk1nnyf0rm3 wrote: »
Isn't this just in kids? I'm not a kid anymore...but thanks anyway.
No it isn't just in kids, as you illustrate. You are exhibiting eating behaviour commonly seen and often corrected in kids but increasingly seems to persist into adulthood. It crops up on TV shows like "Supersize vs Superskinny".
You may not need a therapist - just eat the food you need to get your macros right. If you "can't" then you need the therapist.
Oh ok. I thought it was only in kids. Thank you for giving me more information0 -
There are pastas you can buy that taste just as good as any other pasta but have more fiber and more protein, Barilla Plus, for example, has 17 g of protein and 7 g of fiber in about 3.5 oz., an average serving. Cottage cheese is dairy but has lots of protein per serving, you can eat it with fresh berries you like and it tastes great without added sugar. I have recently found pancakes that taste just like any other pancakes but have 21-23 grams of protein per 1/2 cup if you make them with an egg and milk, I use Egglands best large eggs which have a bit higher protein, I found those at target and they rock, they are called Kodiak power cakes. I make the pancake, put some berries in a pan and warm them a bit and add 1 T of maple syrup, a reasonable amount but it is just right to pour over the pancake, it is SO good. I could go on and on and on. There are so many good things out there. I like to have some candy but not to the point of sacrificing my nutrition for it, meet some good nutritious macros first, then use the rest of your calories for candy if you want. If you like beans, throw some beans in your pasta, like pasta fagioli. Quinoa is a great thing to eat, good protein for your buck there too. Peanut butter, nutella, etc, put some on some celery or crackers, apple slices are really good with peanut butter. There are so many ways to get creative, search around on the web, there are sites that sell vegetarian items with protein that taste good, that you would not even realize had soy in it for example. I have right now in my cupboard high protein Thomas English muffins. You can make oatmeal high protein by adding things like milk instead of water or peanut butter. There are just tons of options out there, you just have to learn to get creative about it.sk1nnyf0rm3 wrote: »neanderthin wrote: »What's your question again? Your skinny and you like sugar, are you looking to put on weight, what?
I want to know how I can cut back on my sugar intake because right now it's probably about 90+% of my calorie intake which I know isn't healthy. I wanna know what I can replace it with though because I'm not looking to cut it out to lose weight so I still need to replace the calories
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perseverance14 wrote: »
There are pastas you can buy that taste just as good as any other pasta but have more fiber and more protein, Barilla Plus, for example, has 17 g of protein and 7 g of fiber in about 3.5 oz., an average serving. Cottage cheese is dairy but has lots of protein per serving, you can eat it with fresh berries you like and it tastes great without added sugar. I have recently found pancakes that taste just like any other pancakes but have 21-23 grams of protein per 1/2 cup if you make them with an egg and milk, I use Egglands best large eggs which have a bit higher protein, I found those at target and they rock, they are called Kodiak power cakes. I make the pancake, put some berries in a pan and warm them a bit and add 1 T of maple syrup, a reasonable amount but it is just right to pour over the pancake, it is SO good. I could go on and on and on. There are so many good things out there. I like to have some candy but not to the point of sacrificing my nutrition for it, meet some good nutritious macros first, then use the rest of your calories for candy if you want. If you like beans, throw some beans in your pasta, like pasta fagioli. Quinoa is a great thing to eat, good protein for your buck there too. Peanut butter, nutella, etc, put some on some celery or crackers, apple slices are really good with peanut butter. There are so many ways to get creative, search around on the web, there are sites that sell vegetarian items with protein that taste good, that you would not even realize had soy in it for example. I have right now in my cupboard high protein Thomas English muffins. You can make oatmeal high protein by adding things like milk instead of water or peanut butter. There are just tons of options out there, you just have to learn to get creative about it.sk1nnyf0rm3 wrote: »neanderthin wrote: »What's your question again? Your skinny and you like sugar, are you looking to put on weight, what?
I want to know how I can cut back on my sugar intake because right now it's probably about 90+% of my calorie intake which I know isn't healthy. I wanna know what I can replace it with though because I'm not looking to cut it out to lose weight so I still need to replace the calories
Thank you so much! This is so, so, so, so helpful (especially knowing where I can get it too). I really, really appreciate this. This is EXACTLY the type of response I was looking for0 -
sk1nnyf0rm3 wrote: »
How about fish... do you like any type of fish? Really at some point, you have to do whats best for your body and if you aren't hitting your essential nutrients, you may have to put ethics a side or get meats/fish from local farmers. But if you are truly that picky, I would agree you might have to see someone to discuss your relationship with food.
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In terms of broadening your variety of fruits and vegetables (or any other food) - try preparing them with other flavours that you enjoy. For example, I thought I didn't like broccoli when in reality, I just didn't like the way my mom prepared it when I was a kid. She would put it in a bowl and pop it in the microwave. I started preparing broccoli with sauces that I enjoyed and discovered that I actually do like the taste - just not when it's microwaved. Same with mushrooms - I enjoy them in certain dishes, but not when the taste is overpowering, etc.
You're an adult. Saying you're "really picky" and therefore would rather eat candy is really not an excuse. But again, you're an adult, so it's your choice.0 -
In terms of broadening your variety of fruits and vegetables (or any other food) - try preparing them with other flavours that you enjoy. For example, I thought I didn't like broccoli when in reality, I just didn't like the way my mom prepared it when I was a kid. She would put it in a bowl and pop it in the microwave. I started preparing broccoli with sauces that I enjoyed and discovered that I actually do like the taste - just not when it's microwaved. Same with mushrooms - I enjoy them in certain dishes, but not when the taste is overpowering, etc.
You're an adult. Saying you're "really picky" and therefore would rather eat candy is really not an excuse. But again, you're an adult, so it's your choice.
What would you recommend for veggies?0 -
@sk1nnyf0rm3: I've discovered that Splenda is a great substitute for processed sugar. Because I'm a diabetic, I'm also using Glucerna products (both in liquid format and nutrition bars) --- you could try Boost or Ensure products instead to guarantee you get your nutrients without the excessive sugar intake. I would also encourage you to see a therapist about your "aversion" to foods and your desire to eat candy. Wishing you best of luck in your search, have a happy New Year.0
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sk1nnyf0rm3 wrote: »In terms of broadening your variety of fruits and vegetables (or any other food) - try preparing them with other flavours that you enjoy. For example, I thought I didn't like broccoli when in reality, I just didn't like the way my mom prepared it when I was a kid. She would put it in a bowl and pop it in the microwave. I started preparing broccoli with sauces that I enjoyed and discovered that I actually do like the taste - just not when it's microwaved. Same with mushrooms - I enjoy them in certain dishes, but not when the taste is overpowering, etc.
You're an adult. Saying you're "really picky" and therefore would rather eat candy is really not an excuse. But again, you're an adult, so it's your choice.
What would you recommend for veggies?
Edamame is good for protein and beans are really good. Below is a good thread on protein sources
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/926789
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@sk1nnyf0rm3: I've discovered that Splenda is a great substitute for processed sugar. Because I'm a diabetic, I'm also using Glucerna products (both in liquid format and nutrition bars) --- you could try Boost or Ensure products instead to guarantee you get your nutrients without the excessive sugar intake. I would also encourage you to see a therapist about your "aversion" to foods and your desire to eat candy. Wishing you best of luck in your search, have a happy New Year.
Thank you
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sk1nnyf0rm3 wrote: »In terms of broadening your variety of fruits and vegetables (or any other food) - try preparing them with other flavours that you enjoy. For example, I thought I didn't like broccoli when in reality, I just didn't like the way my mom prepared it when I was a kid. She would put it in a bowl and pop it in the microwave. I started preparing broccoli with sauces that I enjoyed and discovered that I actually do like the taste - just not when it's microwaved. Same with mushrooms - I enjoy them in certain dishes, but not when the taste is overpowering, etc.
You're an adult. Saying you're "really picky" and therefore would rather eat candy is really not an excuse. But again, you're an adult, so it's your choice.
What would you recommend for veggies?
Edamame is good for protein and beans are really good. Below is a good thread on protein sources
http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/926789
Thanks. I'll try some of those
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