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  • Posts: 6,212 Member
    runner475 wrote: »


    I like being polite especially since I'm here regular.

    It's highly recommended to not come here constipated.
  • Posts: 2,005 Member
    oh lord, here we go.
  • Posts: 6,652 Member
    I am really surprised at the negativity in some of these posts. I have gone sugar-free many times, both with and without natural alternatives such as raw honey, and my body really responds well to being sugar-free. It makes me feel better all over for as long as I keep it up.
    Then keep it up. No one is saying not to.

  • Posts: 29,136 Member
    I am really surprised at the negativity in some of these posts. I have gone sugar-free many times, both with and without natural alternatives such as raw honey, and my body really responds well to being sugar-free. It makes me feel better all over for as long as I keep it up.

    but honey has sugar in it...

    and I am assuming by sugar free you mean no bread, fruit, vegetables, etc..?
  • Posts: 6,652 Member
    MelRC117 wrote: »

    That's the point. You aren't really going sugar free. Honey, even raw, organic, gmo free, gluten free, and dairy free honey is still sugar.
    Also, bee barf.

  • Posts: 1,183 Member
    You have to love Mondays!

    Not much I can add to this thread but there is one comment I would like to make to the poster who is juicing...you stated that you have PCOS...I too have PCOS. Stay AWAY from the juice! It's mostly sugar. Many women with PCOS find that their bodies do not handle carbs very well (sugar=carbs) and many end up being insulin resistant or diabetic. It is not "added sugar" you have to be concerned about but your overall daily intake of carbs. If it made you feel better but cutting stuff out then that's awesome and good for you! I personally believe that moderation is the key to long term success but I do concede that some people have "trigger foods" and they find they are most successful when totally eliminating the temptation.
  • Posts: 70 Member
    just *kitten* get to a deficit and make shure to get a majority of your cals from healthy sources.
    don't make fat loss more difficult than it is.
  • Posts: 30,886 Member
    Also, bee barf.

    Tasty bee barf.

    But then I like dairy too! ;-)
  • Posts: 6,652 Member
    lemurcat12 wrote: »

    Tasty bee barf.

    But then I like dairy too! ;-)
    A couple of bee barf sandwiches and some cow lactation make a pretty good snack.
  • Posts: 2,424 Member
    lemurcat12 wrote: »

    Tasty bee barf.

    But then I like dairy too! ;-)

    Dairy's not quite as gross. Unless it's yogurt, then it's bacteria barf.
  • Posts: 664 Member
    What about agave nectar? Is that anyone's barf?
  • Posts: 614 Member
    edited April 2015
    You have to love Mondays!

    Not much I can add to this thread but there is one comment I would like to make to the poster who is juicing...you stated that you have PCOS...I too have PCOS. Stay AWAY from the juice! It's mostly sugar. Many women with PCOS find that their bodies do not handle carbs very well (sugar=carbs) and many end up being insulin resistant or diabetic. It is not "added sugar" you have to be concerned about but your overall daily intake of carbs. If it made you feel better but cutting stuff out then that's awesome and good for you! I personally believe that moderation is the key to long term success but I do concede that some people have "trigger foods" and they find they are most successful when totally eliminating the temptation.

    I've heard monitoring your should monitor your carb intake as well. I have PCOS and so far have been lucky to not have to cut them yet but the time might be coming soon.
  • Posts: 6,652 Member
    DirrtyH wrote: »
    What about agave nectar? Is that anyone's barf?
    Agave not used in tequila is an abomination unto this world.

  • Posts: 7,739 Member

    I agree with her - there might be finite details on the issue of juicing without pulp, but the fact remains that processed foods that contain sugar have less chewing resistance and therefore contribute to a higher blood sugar count - which then allows that food to be turned into fat very quickly, versus a piece of fruit.

    I agree with her assertion that the forums are toxic in nature - and there are a few people who just endear themselves to not understanding the Dale Carnegie method of dealing with the world.

    The issue is not whether we should all be friends. The issue here is protocol. We are all weak, I am weak and succumb to a weakened sense of civility - but overall when I see the same people responding in the same vitriolic manner over and over again, it does give me great pause and I wonder WHY.

    Just be civil and move on. She deserves better treatment than that. A gentleman would most assuredly treat others with respect - not with malice, vitriol and despicableness.

    I think if MFP Premium is to be introduced, anyone wishing to participate in the forums should pay a membership fee to do so. In fact, I will inquire on that - that may remove much of the vitriol that exists in the forums and allow for more discourse overall.



    She's not going to have sex with you.
  • Posts: 6,212 Member
    Agave not used in tequila is an abomination unto this world.

    But tequila does make some people barf...so there's a correlation
  • Posts: 6,652 Member
    edited April 2015
    ceoverturf wrote: »

    But tequila does make some people barf...so there's a correlation
    There was that time with the eight 32-ounce Happy Hour margaritas, but we speak of it only in hushed tones.
  • Posts: 171 Member
    You have to love Mondays!

    Not much I can add to this thread but there is one comment I would like to make to the poster who is juicing...you stated that you have PCOS...I too have PCOS. Stay AWAY from the juice! It's mostly sugar. Many women with PCOS find that their bodies do not handle carbs very well (sugar=carbs) and many end up being insulin resistant or diabetic. It is not "added sugar" you have to be concerned about but your overall daily intake of carbs. If it made you feel better but cutting stuff out then that's awesome and good for you! I personally believe that moderation is the key to long term success but I do concede that some people have "trigger foods" and they find they are most successful when totally eliminating the temptation.
    I agree completely with watching the carbs (even healthy ones). Our bodies don't react the same to carbs. I juice because honestly I enjoy it and I see less hormonal acne when I have a glass of juiced fruits and veggies every day. Would I do a juice fast again? Probably not because I don't think it's necessary, but it wasn't so bad and it got me interested in making my own juices.
    I subscribe mostly to the theory that as long as I'm under my daily alotted calories then I don't sweat what I eat too much, but eating the cookies, candies etc puts me over so I'm trying to cut back on the amount I'm eating. I have a huge sweet tooth and it's something I've made a goal to get under control because I just FEEL BETTER when I eat less of the junk. I can eat a bowl of strawberries with some redi-whip for under 60 calories whereas a candy bar will set me back a cool 280 which I'll gobble down quickly and then regret because I didn't enjoy it THAT much.
    So at the end of the day all the "internet science" people are providing to disprove my theory that I feel better with less junk food in my system really doesn't matter to me. It just matters that I see and feel a difference. :smile:
  • Posts: 5,789 Member
    edited April 2015
    I agree completely with watching the carbs (even healthy ones). Our bodies don't react the same to carbs. I juice because honestly I enjoy it and I see less hormonal acne when I have a glass of juiced fruits and veggies every day. Would I do a juice fast again? Probably not because I don't think it's necessary, but it wasn't so bad and it got me interested in making my own juices.
    I subscribe mostly to the theory that as long as I'm under my daily alotted calories then I don't sweat what I eat too much, but eating the cookies, candies etc puts me over so I'm trying to cut back on the amount I'm eating. I have a huge sweet tooth and it's something I've made a goal to get under control because I just FEEL BETTER when I eat less of the junk. I can eat a bowl of strawberries with some redi-whip for under 60 calories whereas a candy bar will set me back a cool 280 which I'll gobble down quickly and then regret because I didn't enjoy it THAT much.
    So at the end of the day all the "internet science" people are providing to disprove my theory that I feel better with less junk food in my system really doesn't matter to me. It just matters that I see and feel a difference. :smile:

    Nobody has said that or are trying to disprove your theory. Everyone is saying.....the sugar is the same between "junk food" and juices....that's it. You're reading way more into this than needs to be.

    Lulz at "internet science" jab at those who do their research.
  • Posts: 6,652 Member
    edited April 2015
    I agree completely with watching the carbs (even healthy ones). Our bodies don't react the same to carbs. I juice because honestly I enjoy it and I see less hormonal acne when I have a glass of juiced fruits and veggies every day. Would I do a juice fast again? Probably not because I don't think it's necessary, but it wasn't so bad and it got me interested in making my own juices.
    I subscribe mostly to the theory that as long as I'm under my daily alotted calories then I don't sweat what I eat too much, but eating the cookies, candies etc puts me over so I'm trying to cut back on the amount I'm eating. I have a huge sweet tooth and it's something I've made a goal to get under control because I just FEEL BETTER when I eat less of the junk. I can eat a bowl of strawberries with some redi-whip for under 60 calories whereas a candy bar will set me back a cool 280 which I'll gobble down quickly and then regret because I didn't enjoy it THAT much.
    So at the end of the day all the "internet science" people are providing to disprove my theory that I feel better with less junk food in my system really doesn't matter to me. It just matters that I see and feel a difference. :smile:
    Eat it if it makes you feel better, but I would raise the issue that it may be affecting your cognitive function. You repeatedly respond to arguments no one has made and repeatedly ignore it when people point out that sugar is sugar, whether it's in an apple or a Snickers.
  • Posts: 171 Member
    RGv2 wrote: »

    Nobody has said that or are trying to disprove your theory. Everyone is saying.....the sugar is the same between "junk food" and juices....that's it. You're reading way more into this than needs to be.

    Lulz at "internet science" jab at those who do their research.

    Research PCOS, PCOS diets and PCOS reversal.
    Have a nice day.
  • Posts: 430 Member
    A couple of bee barf sandwiches and some cow lactation make a pretty good snack.
    Don't forget chicken periods.


  • Posts: 25,763 Member

    Research PCOS, PCOS diets and PCOS reversal.
    Have a nice day.

    Wait, if I use Google to do this, do I turn into a dreaded "internet science" person?
  • Posts: 770 Member

    Research PCOS, PCOS diets and PCOS reversal.
    Have a nice day.

    I have PCOS and was explicitly told by multiple doctors not to juice or drink juice...

    For someone suddenly advocating research, you didn't seem to want to hear from anyone willing to provide research previously.
  • Posts: 6,652 Member

    Research PCOS, PCOS diets and PCOS reversal.
    Have a nice day.
    Research sucrose.

  • Posts: 2,668 Member
    ketorach wrote: »
    Don't forget chicken periods.

    OMG haha. I'm not normally bothered by discussions of bee barf and such, but you made me cringe.

  • Posts: 545 Member
    I am sorry I ever posted hear and if I offended anyone on wanting some information on this I am sorry. I can't figure out how to remove my post. I just know when my kids get sugar from candy vs fruit they act differently.

  • Posts: 115 Member
    ketorach wrote: »
    Don't forget chicken periods.

    Does this mean I need to buy pads for my chickens, cause I know I WONT be buying the tampons.


  • Posts: 2,424 Member

    Does this mean I need to buy pads for my chickens, cause I know I WONT be buying the tampons.


    They come in their own diva cup
  • Posts: 115 Member
    JPW1990 wrote: »
    They come in their own diva cup











    Baaahaaahaaaa LMAO! I sooooo forgot about those thing!

  • Posts: 9 Member
    OP, I don't know anything about detoxing, but I will ask you a question about what "sugar-free" means to you? Are you hoping to eliminate all sugar sources from your diet or just reducing as much added sugar as you can in your diet? Eliminating all sugar will basically be impossible. You would have to stop eating not only cakes, cookies, chocolate but fruits as well. You could survive by having complex carbohydrates since they will break down to supply your body with sugar. However, sugar and salt and fat add a lot of flavor to foods so eliminating these types of things will leave you with food that is just not going to be satisfying, and ultimately not sustainable.

    If you find yourself overeating sugary foods, then eliminating them temporarily from your diet may help you. It can change your taste as well as force you to seek out new foods that you may really enjoy. However, moderation will probably be key. As to my personal experience, I have gone up and down with my weight as an adult. First, I lost about 45 lbs with weight watchers and then gained it back slowly and hit my highest weight while pregnant with my first child. I did low carb dieting to lose 30 lbs but then started to gain that back. I tried low carb again after my second child was born, but only lost about 18 lbs and since put that back on and then some . I am now using MFP to track my calories, and no foods are off limits. My past experience with low carb has helped me to find dinnertime meals that don't involve additional carbs. I have room in my diet for proteins and fats to keep me satiated and to hopefully (along with exercise) minimize my lean muscle mass loss, and I can still enjoy sweet treats in moderation and yummy sandwiches for lunch. Oh and I have lost 14 lbs in the past 6 weeks! If you want to reduce sweet treats then that is fine; however, realize that sugar is sugar, and you can overeat fruit as well as cookies. Use your new cookbook to try out recipes that will expand your cooking horizon but please don't feel that sugar will ruin your diet goals.
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