Sugar

It doesn't really matter so much.

The number you see for sugar is supposed to be the recommended maximum for added sugars (I think?). MFP can't track just added sugar, though, so you'll see fruit from sugar and any other food in there.

It's only cause for concern if you have a medical issue or if you personally try to limit it. I try to limit my sugar to desserts, rather than, say, a chocolatey cereal. For the most part, anyway

~Lyssa

BrittaniDirks wrote: »

Thanks Yeah at the moment I prob drink too many calories and thats alot of sugar too. Gonna learn as I go and hopefully improve. I dont think I can give up coffee drink though lol

You don't necessarily have to give stuff up! You have to find the balance between eating foods that keep you full and the other stuff

I still drink a cup or two of coffee most mornings with a TBSP of Coffeemate in each cup. Today I splurged and got a venti caramel macchiato AND the spinach & egg white wrap. Plus I had some treats after dinner - and I stayed within my calorie goal since I made sure I walked my 10,000 steps.

There's nothing wrong with drinking sugary stuff/drinking your calories, but, if you're hungry, you might want to swap a drink for a snack instead

~Lyssa

I drink my coffee with a hint of fat free milk....you can drink yourself silly with that! It only counts 5 calories in general...go at it.
I always keep an eye out for my sugar max and sodium max for the day. I think I get into a blockage when I overdo it with these two components. I try to run every day and it bumps up my sugar a little bit. I do not eat candy or anything like that so that way I can keep my sugar craving for maybe a fat free sweet yoghurt or maybe a small bowl of my fav cereal. I wish you the best!!!

macgurlnet wrote: »

The number you see for sugar is supposed to be the recommended maximum for added sugars (I think?). MFP can't track just added sugar, though, so you'll see fruit from sugar and any other food in there.

It's only cause for concern if you have a medical issue or if you personally try to limit it. I try to limit my sugar to desserts, rather than, say, a chocolatey cereal. For the most part, anyway

~Lyssa

This used to be true but I think they changed it. Or at least, one day my sugar limit was 3 times what it had been.

But I would definitely agree that one shouldn't worry assuming one is eating a balanced, nutrient dense diet and has no health issues.

BrittaniDirks wrote: »

thanks for the replies. Yep just gonna have to learn as I go and learn to pick and choose. I just found out butter has a crap ton of calories too. I usually drowned my veggies in butter, guess I wont be doing that anymore lol or I'l have to choose it over something else. I am really glad to be using fitness pal, I think it is gonna be something I can stick to but still enjoy food, and life, and hopefully get healthier.

What is super yummy is to portion out your veggies (chopped up, weighed in grams), then take a teaspoon of olive oil and some salt and/or pepper and put it all in a bag. Shake vigorously to get those veggies coated! Then, spread evenly on a cookie sheet and bake for 5 minutes or so at 400F (I did 400F simply because I was backing chicken at the time, you would surely be able to go lower if it's just the veggies). You may have to play with time/temperature to figure out what works best in your oven.

Boom! 50-100 calorie snack, give or take, and super yummy! One of my favorite sides

~Lyssa

BrittaniDirks wrote: »

thanks for the replies. Yep just gonna have to learn as I go and learn to pick and choose. I just found out butter has a crap ton of calories too. I usually drowned my veggies in butter, guess I wont be doing that anymore lol or I'l have to choose it over something else. I am really glad to be using fitness pal, I think it is gonna be something I can stick to but still enjoy food, and life, and hopefully get healthier.

I think I was logging for about 2 months before I felt like I really had a handle on how to eat to my macros. It is definitely a learning process and logging is the way you learn. Not only do you get an idea of how much you eat, you also see places where you can compromise. Drop the tablespoon of butter for 2 teaspoons, and you can have more melon.

ILiftHeavyAcrylics wrote: »

macgurlnet wrote: »

The number you see for sugar is supposed to be the recommended maximum for added sugars (I think?). MFP can't track just added sugar, though, so you'll see fruit from sugar and any other food in there.

It's only cause for concern if you have a medical issue or if you personally try to limit it. I try to limit my sugar to desserts, rather than, say, a chocolatey cereal. For the most part, anyway

~Lyssa

This used to be true but I think they changed it. Or at least, one day my sugar limit was 3 times what it had been.

But I would definitely agree that one shouldn't worry assuming one is eating a balanced, nutrient dense diet and has no health issues.

MFP did change some of the nutrient goals.

Sugar

Following the recommendations to increase fruit and vegetable intake in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2010, and using an average of the sugar found of sample menus provided by the USDA, recommended sugar intake limits have been set to 15% of total calories.
Reference:
myfitnesspal.desk.com/customer/portal/articles/1375583-a-message-about-myfitnesspal-s-updated-nutrition-goals