Kicking the Sugar Habit- Challenge
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prettykitty1515 wrote: »"The American Heart Association recommends limiting intake of added sugar to 5 teaspoons for women and 9 teaspoons for men. For reference, one 12-ounce can of cola contains about 8 teaspoons of added sugar, for about 130 calories. Most American women should eat or drink no more than 100 calories per day from added sugars, and most American men should eat or drink no more than 150 calories per day form added sugars. Unfortunately, Americans are consuming 22 and 30 teaspoons of the sweet stuff each day."
5 teaspoons = 20 grams. 9 teaspoons = 36 grams. For reference, one Yoplait yogurt with the goopy "fruit" on the bottom contains 28 grams. And it is promoted as some sort of "health" food.
okay, so "moderate" is actually very low and extremely easy to exceed. I went way over moderate yesterday, specifically because of the added sugar yogurt, oh and that awesome tangerine juice i drank (28 grams of sugar). I eat wallaby australian style, mostly for the calcium and now I add chia seeds in it for fiber, but it has tons of sugar. Plain yogurt does not taste good though, so I wouldn't switch to it.
I'm actually underweight after my weightloss though and not diabetic, so do I need to actually worry about sugar intake?
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That guideline is only for added sugar, but there is no indication on nutrition labels of what is added sugar and what is naturally occurring sugar.prettykitty1515 wrote: »"The American Heart Association recommends limiting intake of added sugar to 5 teaspoons for women and 9 teaspoons for men. For reference, one 12-ounce can of cola contains about 8 teaspoons of added sugar, for about 130 calories. Most American women should eat or drink no more than 100 calories per day from added sugars, and most American men should eat or drink no more than 150 calories per day form added sugars. Unfortunately, Americans are consuming 22 and 30 teaspoons of the sweet stuff each day."
5 teaspoons = 20 grams. 9 teaspoons = 36 grams. For reference, one Yoplait yogurt with the goopy "fruit" on the bottom contains 28 grams. And it is promoted as some sort of "health" food.
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That guideline is only for added sugar, but there is no indication on nutrition labels of what is added sugar and what is naturally occurring sugar.prettykitty1515 wrote: »"The American Heart Association recommends limiting intake of added sugar to 5 teaspoons for women and 9 teaspoons for men. For reference, one 12-ounce can of cola contains about 8 teaspoons of added sugar, for about 130 calories. Most American women should eat or drink no more than 100 calories per day from added sugars, and most American men should eat or drink no more than 150 calories per day form added sugars. Unfortunately, Americans are consuming 22 and 30 teaspoons of the sweet stuff each day."
5 teaspoons = 20 grams. 9 teaspoons = 36 grams. For reference, one Yoplait yogurt with the goopy "fruit" on the bottom contains 28 grams. And it is promoted as some sort of "health" food.
That's because the cunning boogers bought our government. A simple way around that is to not eat foods with a label. Just buy from the produce and meat sections and make your own food.0 -
That guideline is only for added sugar, but there is no indication on nutrition labels of what is added sugar and what is naturally occurring sugar.prettykitty1515 wrote: »"The American Heart Association recommends limiting intake of added sugar to 5 teaspoons for women and 9 teaspoons for men. For reference, one 12-ounce can of cola contains about 8 teaspoons of added sugar, for about 130 calories. Most American women should eat or drink no more than 100 calories per day from added sugars, and most American men should eat or drink no more than 150 calories per day form added sugars. Unfortunately, Americans are consuming 22 and 30 teaspoons of the sweet stuff each day."
5 teaspoons = 20 grams. 9 teaspoons = 36 grams. For reference, one Yoplait yogurt with the goopy "fruit" on the bottom contains 28 grams. And it is promoted as some sort of "health" food.
sure, but i'm guessing that a lot of the sugar in yogurt with the fruit in it is added sugar. even if you consider that, these limits are very low. it would take a conscious effort to not exceed them, at least for me.
just wondering if it matters.0 -
According to the AHA, going over on sugars doesn't hurt, it just isn't efficient.
That guideline is only for added sugar, but there is no indication on nutrition labels of what is added sugar and what is naturally occurring sugar.prettykitty1515 wrote: »"The American Heart Association recommends limiting intake of added sugar to 5 teaspoons for women and 9 teaspoons for men. For reference, one 12-ounce can of cola contains about 8 teaspoons of added sugar, for about 130 calories. Most American women should eat or drink no more than 100 calories per day from added sugars, and most American men should eat or drink no more than 150 calories per day form added sugars. Unfortunately, Americans are consuming 22 and 30 teaspoons of the sweet stuff each day."
5 teaspoons = 20 grams. 9 teaspoons = 36 grams. For reference, one Yoplait yogurt with the goopy "fruit" on the bottom contains 28 grams. And it is promoted as some sort of "health" food.
sure, but i'm guessing that a lot of the sugar in yogurt with the fruit in it is added sugar. even if you consider that, these limits are very low. it would take a conscious effort to not exceed them, at least for me.
just wondering if it matters.
"Although sugars are not harmful to the body, our bodies don’t need sugars to function properly. Added sugars contribute additional calories and zero nutrients to food. " - AHA Sugar 101
Their real concern is that excess sugar can lead to weight gain and then obesity.0 -
According to the AHA, going over on sugars doesn't hurt, it just isn't efficient.
That guideline is only for added sugar, but there is no indication on nutrition labels of what is added sugar and what is naturally occurring sugar.prettykitty1515 wrote: »"The American Heart Association recommends limiting intake of added sugar to 5 teaspoons for women and 9 teaspoons for men. For reference, one 12-ounce can of cola contains about 8 teaspoons of added sugar, for about 130 calories. Most American women should eat or drink no more than 100 calories per day from added sugars, and most American men should eat or drink no more than 150 calories per day form added sugars. Unfortunately, Americans are consuming 22 and 30 teaspoons of the sweet stuff each day."
5 teaspoons = 20 grams. 9 teaspoons = 36 grams. For reference, one Yoplait yogurt with the goopy "fruit" on the bottom contains 28 grams. And it is promoted as some sort of "health" food.
sure, but i'm guessing that a lot of the sugar in yogurt with the fruit in it is added sugar. even if you consider that, these limits are very low. it would take a conscious effort to not exceed them, at least for me.
just wondering if it matters.
"Although sugars are not harmful to the body, our bodies don’t need sugars to function properly. Added sugars contribute additional calories and zero nutrients to food. " - AHA Sugar 101
Their real concern is that excess sugar can lead to weight gain and then obesity.
oh okay, so if I'm underweight I'm not really going to worry about that.0 -
prettykitty1515 wrote: »"The American Heart Association recommends limiting intake of added sugar to 5 teaspoons for women and 9 teaspoons for men. For reference, one 12-ounce can of cola contains about 8 teaspoons of added sugar, for about 130 calories. Most American women should eat or drink no more than 100 calories per day from added sugars, and most American men should eat or drink no more than 150 calories per day form added sugars. Unfortunately, Americans are consuming 22 and 30 teaspoons of the sweet stuff each day."
5 teaspoons = 20 grams. 9 teaspoons = 36 grams. For reference, one Yoplait yogurt with the goopy "fruit" on the bottom contains 28 grams. And it is promoted as some sort of "health" food.
To be fair, a decent percentage of that is fruit and milk sugar.
To the thread in general regarding the MFP sugar allowance, you're going to see sugars from veggies, fruits, and dairy in your sugar totals in addition to added sugars. I very rarely have added sugar and yet I can come close to my total in just veggies and dairy alone (being a vegetarian, dairy is a big source of protein for me). Heaven forbid I eat 2 servings of fruit. That puts me over.
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prettykitty1515 wrote: »"The American Heart Association recommends limiting intake of added sugar to 5 teaspoons for women and 9 teaspoons for men. For reference, one 12-ounce can of cola contains about 8 teaspoons of added sugar, for about 130 calories. Most American women should eat or drink no more than 100 calories per day from added sugars, and most American men should eat or drink no more than 150 calories per day form added sugars. Unfortunately, Americans are consuming 22 and 30 teaspoons of the sweet stuff each day."
5 teaspoons = 20 grams. 9 teaspoons = 36 grams. For reference, one Yoplait yogurt with the goopy "fruit" on the bottom contains 28 grams. And it is promoted as some sort of "health" food.
I don't think people think of "Yoplait" as health food (I like Fage plain which has no added sugar, although it has sugar, of course), but you also have to separate out the "added" sugar from the inherent sugar in dairy and fruit. I don't know how much of the sugar in the Yoplait is added.0 -
Their real concern is that excess sugar can lead to weight gain and then obesity.
Same with the WHO's explanation of their limits: the concern is excess calories and not getting enough nutrients. So if one tracks, and knows one is eating a nutrient rich diet and not exceeding calories, no worries.
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mamapeach910 wrote: »prettykitty1515 wrote: »"The American Heart Association recommends limiting intake of added sugar to 5 teaspoons for women and 9 teaspoons for men. For reference, one 12-ounce can of cola contains about 8 teaspoons of added sugar, for about 130 calories. Most American women should eat or drink no more than 100 calories per day from added sugars, and most American men should eat or drink no more than 150 calories per day form added sugars. Unfortunately, Americans are consuming 22 and 30 teaspoons of the sweet stuff each day."
5 teaspoons = 20 grams. 9 teaspoons = 36 grams. For reference, one Yoplait yogurt with the goopy "fruit" on the bottom contains 28 grams. And it is promoted as some sort of "health" food.
To be fair, a decent percentage of that is fruit and milk sugar.
Once again, you make my points before me!
;-)
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lemurcat12 wrote: »prettykitty1515 wrote: »"The American Heart Association recommends limiting intake of added sugar to 5 teaspoons for women and 9 teaspoons for men. For reference, one 12-ounce can of cola contains about 8 teaspoons of added sugar, for about 130 calories. Most American women should eat or drink no more than 100 calories per day from added sugars, and most American men should eat or drink no more than 150 calories per day form added sugars. Unfortunately, Americans are consuming 22 and 30 teaspoons of the sweet stuff each day."
5 teaspoons = 20 grams. 9 teaspoons = 36 grams. For reference, one Yoplait yogurt with the goopy "fruit" on the bottom contains 28 grams. And it is promoted as some sort of "health" food.
(I like Fage plain which has no added sugar, although it has sugar, of course),
Fage plain fistbump! Every other Greek yogurt tastes awful to me now that I started eating it.
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OH man. Ok so I think its great that you are making a declaration for yourself! I think its excellent. I am a compulsive overeater/addicted to food. People with addictions have many different types of substances that they are addicted too. it could be that you have an allergy to sugar and you will crave it more. I go to meetings for this, but it is not necessarily your situation. I believe you can do this
so I am sending you encouragement.
I am interested in your challenge, but I do use soy creamer in my food and dont want to give that up. If i can be in your challenge with my soy creamer, then im in. Let me know. Where is the site you speak of/sugarbusters? I know theres a book by that name, but is there something on this site for the group? Im new and have not explored this stuff. Good luck 0 -
I am in for no sugar drinks and treats!0
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Good luck with your pointless deprivation plan
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Good luck with your pointless deprivation plan
This....following my special treat consisting of a Vegan Chocolate Chip cookie, with 32 grams of sugar and 350 calories, from Peet's Coffee. Not my usual, but I am very full now and it will carry me over until dinner time. For me, sugar is satiating.
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Good luck with your pointless deprivation plan
This....following my special treat consisting of a Vegan Chocolate Chip cookie, with 32 grams of sugar and 350 calories, from Peet's Coffee. Not my usual, but I am very full now and it will carry me over until dinner time. For me, sugar is satiating.
it's crazy how just one cookie can push someone over the recommended levels. makes me think the recommended levels can just be ignored.0 -
Good luck with your pointless deprivation plan
This....following my special treat consisting of a Vegan Chocolate Chip cookie, with 32 grams of sugar and 350 calories, from Peet's Coffee. Not my usual, but I am very full now and it will carry me over until dinner time. For me, sugar is satiating.
it's crazy how just one cookie can push someone over the recommended levels. makes me think the recommended levels can just be ignored.
It's all about perspective. I don't watch sugar, so I don't care if it put me over levels recommended by anyone. It's moderation in my overall diet, and it was darned delishioschious!0 -
Sorry pretty kitty but I can't read anything you type. On mobile and the jail cell covers your entire post.
She said:
What's the difference between a craving and self-control? Why is it always when people say they want to give up refined sugar, which is usually in products that are loaded with calories and provide little satiety, they are attacked on MFP? Someone above said the OP needs therapy. Are you kidding me?
Good for you, OP. Cut back on refined sugar, and it is likely you will be able to eat fewer calories and have a more successful weight loss journey. Not everyone can have the incredible self-control when it comes to sugar that some of the posters have, and think everyone should have.
And you don't need therapy. You need encouragement.
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heatherlee33 wrote: »Wow so this got out of control
Welcome to MFP sugar threads - thank god you didn't mention Paleo.
Personally I found cutting back on carbs in general and doing a 30 day elimination of sweets and grains helped.
After 30 days I then chose what stuff to re-introduce in moderation and surprisingly it was very little.
I personally found I was eating a lot of calorie dense high carb junk food out of just habit.
Good luck on you personal study of one.
Truth of the matter is pretty much every one of the responses you've been given are irrelevant - what works for them might not necessarily work for you and vice versa.
Best advise is give it a go. Apart from trans fats, sugar is probably the least healthy food group, so you're not missing out by cutting back on it and its a great way to cut back on calories to get into and stay in a deficit.
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