Sugar strike!
Josieqc
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Hi! This is day 2 on my new sugar strike lifestyle. Would anyone be interested in joining me get rid of sugar in their diet once and for all?
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Carbs are sugar. Eliminating all sugar would mean going carb free (that includes fruits and vegetables). Don't think many could sustain that at all.
Sugar isn't evil. Over consumption of it is the issue for most.
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I am not interested in joining.
I only want to 2nd what ninerbuff has said.0 -
I have zero interest in joining.
Sugar is not toxic, the devil, whatever; hence, there is zero reason to eliminate it. Unless, of course, one has some kind of medical condition that requires eliminating/controlling it.0 -
Carbs are sugar. Eliminating all sugar would mean going carb free (that includes fruits and vegetables). Don't think many could sustain that at all.
Sugar isn't evil. Over consumption of it is the issue for most.
A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
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I'm doing my best in the past week to cut out added sugars. I just finished reading "A Year of No Sugar" and it really seems to me that if I can avoid added sugars, why not? Health is all about those little changes, after all.0
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virginialeew wrote: »I'm doing my best in the past week to cut out added sugars. I just finished reading "A Year of No Sugar" and it really seems to me that if I can avoid added sugars, why not? Health is all about those little changes, after all.
you don't need to avoid sugar to be healthy.
I eat about 70-100 grams of sugar a day and my blood work comes back nearly perfect every year.
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virginialeew wrote: »I'm doing my best in the past week to cut out added sugars. I just finished reading "A Year of No Sugar" and it really seems to me that if I can avoid added sugars, why not? Health is all about those little changes, after all.
you don't need to avoid sugar to be healthy.
I eat about 70-100 grams of sugar a day and my blood work comes back nearly perfect every year.
I can only do what works for me. I used to be pre-diabetic, so if I can choose a peanut butter without hfcs in it, that's my plan. I'm not talking about foods in which sugars naturally occur (fruits, starches, dairy, etc). I'm talking about choosing foods without sugar in the ingredients.0 -
virginialeew wrote: »virginialeew wrote: »I'm doing my best in the past week to cut out added sugars. I just finished reading "A Year of No Sugar" and it really seems to me that if I can avoid added sugars, why not? Health is all about those little changes, after all.
you don't need to avoid sugar to be healthy.
I eat about 70-100 grams of sugar a day and my blood work comes back nearly perfect every year.
I can only do what works for me. I used to be pre-diabetic, so if I can choose a peanut butter without hfcs in it, that's my plan. I'm not talking about foods in which sugars naturally occur (fruits, starches, dairy, etc). I'm talking about choosing foods without sugar in the ingredients.
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virginialeew wrote: »virginialeew wrote: »I'm doing my best in the past week to cut out added sugars. I just finished reading "A Year of No Sugar" and it really seems to me that if I can avoid added sugars, why not? Health is all about those little changes, after all.
you don't need to avoid sugar to be healthy.
I eat about 70-100 grams of sugar a day and my blood work comes back nearly perfect every year.
I can only do what works for me. I used to be pre-diabetic, so if I can choose a peanut butter without hfcs in it, that's my plan. I'm not talking about foods in which sugars naturally occur (fruits, starches, dairy, etc). I'm talking about choosing foods without sugar in the ingredients.
yes, I eat added sugar and am perfectly healthy.
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virginialeew wrote: »virginialeew wrote: »I'm doing my best in the past week to cut out added sugars. I just finished reading "A Year of No Sugar" and it really seems to me that if I can avoid added sugars, why not? Health is all about those little changes, after all.
you don't need to avoid sugar to be healthy.
I eat about 70-100 grams of sugar a day and my blood work comes back nearly perfect every year.
I can only do what works for me. I used to be pre-diabetic, so if I can choose a peanut butter without hfcs in it, that's my plan. I'm not talking about foods in which sugars naturally occur (fruits, starches, dairy, etc). I'm talking about choosing foods without sugar in the ingredients.
I had insulin resistance and even my own endocrinologist had zero interest in having me alter my diet except to eat less than what I burn. I see you've lost the weight, so I'll assume that it was the weight loss and not cutting out certain foods that helped you reverse that, correct?0 -
Carbs are sugar. Eliminating all sugar would mean going carb free (that includes fruits and vegetables). Don't think many could sustain that at all.
Sugar isn't evil. Over consumption of it is the issue for most.
A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
Yep, this!!!
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Losing weight typically improves diabetic conditions regardless of changes in sugar intake.virginialeew wrote: »virginialeew wrote: »I'm doing my best in the past week to cut out added sugars. I just finished reading "A Year of No Sugar" and it really seems to me that if I can avoid added sugars, why not? Health is all about those little changes, after all.
you don't need to avoid sugar to be healthy.
I eat about 70-100 grams of sugar a day and my blood work comes back nearly perfect every year.
I can only do what works for me. I used to be pre-diabetic, so if I can choose a peanut butter without hfcs in it, that's my plan. I'm not talking about foods in which sugars naturally occur (fruits, starches, dairy, etc). I'm talking about choosing foods without sugar in the ingredients.
Why is the sugar in a beet fine, but when removed and used in HFCS, it suddenly becomes a cause of diabetes?
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I wouldn't want to cut all sugar out of my diet, I like potatoes! XD Now, I have limited sugar intake in that I don't eat candy hardly at all anymore, nor really have sweets except once in a while. But you need some sugar and carbs in your diet to help fuel your body.0
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virginialeew wrote: »virginialeew wrote: »I'm doing my best in the past week to cut out added sugars. I just finished reading "A Year of No Sugar" and it really seems to me that if I can avoid added sugars, why not? Health is all about those little changes, after all.
you don't need to avoid sugar to be healthy.
I eat about 70-100 grams of sugar a day and my blood work comes back nearly perfect every year.
I can only do what works for me. I used to be pre-diabetic, so if I can choose a peanut butter without hfcs in it, that's my plan. I'm not talking about foods in which sugars naturally occur (fruits, starches, dairy, etc). I'm talking about choosing foods without sugar in the ingredients.
Your body does not know the difference between the sugar which naturally occurs in food (fruits, etc) and sugar which has been added. Which, by the way, naturally occurred in the first place in the form of cane, beets, etc. Eating in moderation allows the consumption of foods with added sugar with no negative effects on the body.0 -
And it's only Monday! ay ay ay0
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virginialeew wrote: »it really seems to me that if I can avoid added sugars, why not?
Personally, because there are a number of foods with added sugar (like apple pie) that I think taste really good and that I associate with special occasions. If I can include these foods in my diet in a healthy manner and without gaining weight (or while losing weight, if you aren't yet at maintenance), why wouldn't I?
I don't believe in cutting out foods, although there are lots of foods that don't fit in my day that often. With sugar I think moderation is the approach that works for me.
Also, I've never understood why including a little sugar in a rhubarb sauce or adding it to oatmeal if you think it makes it taste better (I don't, personally) or having some flavored yogurt if you enjoy it or some smoked salmon in which sugar was an ingredient makes these nutrient dense foods unacceptable when the sugar inherent in an apple (which might be quite a bit more) doesn't make the apple off limits.0 -
I got 52 grams of sugar from fruit and vegetables yesterday and I didn't even have all that much fruit (some cherries and a pluot). Well, okay, some corn was part of it, but you take away my fresh local in-season Illinois corn at your own risk.
I also had some ice cream, but that was in addition to the 52 grams from the produce. ;-)0 -
lemurcat12 wrote: »
I got 52 grams of sugar from fruit and vegetables yesterday and I didn't even have all that much fruit (some cherries and a pluot).
I also had some ice cream, but that was in addition to the 52 grams from the produce. ;-)
Good thing you didn't have a banana!
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I don't use sugar or sugar substitutes. I never really had a need to use sugar and about the time I joined MFP I quit soft drinks and sweet tea. I do enjoy fruit daily so if that is counted as "sugar" then I am guilty as charged.0
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asflatasapancake wrote: »lemurcat12 wrote: »
I got 52 grams of sugar from fruit and vegetables yesterday and I didn't even have all that much fruit (some cherries and a pluot).
I also had some ice cream, but that was in addition to the 52 grams from the produce. ;-)
Good thing you didn't have a banana!
I see that advertisement all the time. Bananas will surely slit your throat immediately after consumption.
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Hi! This is day 2 on my new sugar strike lifestyle. Would anyone be interested in joining me get rid of sugar in their diet once and for all?
While I have cut out all sweets like cookies, ice cream and candy (Only because I eat them at excess and can't control myself so if I don't buy it, I can't eat it lol ) I could never do away with my fruit and dairy ... I would lose my s**t. Why are you trying to cut all sugar?
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OP do what you feel like you need and want to do. There are so many fit people on here who are going to tell you that there is nothing wrong with sugar, either in fruits, starchy food or just "real" sugar. That may be their experience, but it doesn't mean it will be yours. Just realize with the elimination of any food item, specifically one which is so pervasive in the SAD, that you need to stick with it for a few weeks to really see how the elimination affects you. The first few days to week your body is freaking out looking for the food it was used to and not functioning as it will long term. Also, If you feel strongly that sugar is bad for you, or have an autoimmune issue with dictates the removal of it, of course it's sustainable. If it's going to kill you (albeit slowly), of course you will learn to live without it.
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Shereewhitney88 wrote: »Hi! This is day 2 on my new sugar strike lifestyle. Would anyone be interested in joining me get rid of sugar in their diet once and for all?
While I have cut out all sweets like cookies, ice cream and candy (Only because I eat them at excess and can't control myself so if I don't buy it, I can't eat it lol ) I could never do away with my fruit and dairy ... I would lose my s**t.
Very sound advice. You are cutting out sweets because you have trouble controlling yourself. I rarely have peanut butter in the house for the same reason. We all have our little vices
The trick is to know what works for you and what doesn't, not to eliminate foods you love totally.
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Hi! This is day 2 on my new sugar strike lifestyle. Would anyone be interested in joining me get rid of sugar in their diet once and for all?
Just wanted to say good luck! Surprised by all the negative comments you have been getting, I would have thought people would be more supportive since they took the time to actually join the thread. Guess some people just have way too much time on their hands. Also odd they would assume you mean you are eliminating 'natural sugars' as well. All sugars ARE NOT created equal. I can eat sources of natural sugars all day....fruits and veggies etc, with no issues, but I am allergic to processed sugar, it basically makes me sick so I am going to slowly start working it out of my diet. I know I will never eliminate it, but at least I can take in less. So, best of luck!
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Haha! I'm new here. I had no idea that was about to happen._incogNEATo_ wrote: »virginialeew wrote: »virginialeew wrote: »I'm doing my best in the past week to cut out added sugars. I just finished reading "A Year of No Sugar" and it really seems to me that if I can avoid added sugars, why not? Health is all about those little changes, after all.
you don't need to avoid sugar to be healthy.
I eat about 70-100 grams of sugar a day and my blood work comes back nearly perfect every year.
I can only do what works for me. I used to be pre-diabetic, so if I can choose a peanut butter without hfcs in it, that's my plan. I'm not talking about foods in which sugars naturally occur (fruits, starches, dairy, etc). I'm talking about choosing foods without sugar in the ingredients.
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To respond to a little of it, the difference is that sugar which naturally occurs is generally found in food that is also nutrient dense (fruit, dairy, etc.) If I'm not altering my diet in any other way, those little sugars I'm cutting out in non-nutrient dense foods really add up (breakfast cereal is a biggie, for example), which is something myfitnesspal is helping me keep track of. I'm not saying this is right for everyone, and obviously, it's not. I'm no harpy, telling people they can't have their apple pie.
I lost weight paying attention to my starches and portion sizes, in combination with daily exercise. I definitely cut out nearly all sugary snacks and altered the way I cook to suit my new lifestyle. I absolutely cut out as much sugar as I knew how to at the time.
edit: To add, eating consistently no added sugar and paying attention to salt helps to me to feel less guilty when I do indulge on special occasions. As a friend likes to say, "I'll take my sugar in my beer, thanks."0 -
Hi! This is day 2 on my new sugar strike lifestyle. Would anyone be interested in joining me get rid of sugar in their diet once and for all?
Can you clarify? Are you striking out added sugar or all sugar, including naturally occurring in produce? I'm guessing it's added sugar. if you have a medical reason for this that's fine. If you're just interested in losing weight, all you need is a small deficit of 250 calories per day.
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OP...eliminating an ingredient from your diet is much harder to do than you might realize. It is not just a matter of no more sugar...no more sodium...or anything else. Many of these ingredients occur naturally in food.
I have had to reduce my sodium. Sodium is one of those elements that occur naturally in food as does sugar. You can only cut it back so much and still consume other nutrients that you need.
To reduce my sodium I had to give up some foods that I really really like to eat. I had to learn how to get flavor in my food with less sodium. Learn how to buy different ingredients.
It is a commitment to eliminate something from your diet. If it wasn't for health reasons I would think twice about total elimination which is basically impossible. That doesn't mean that you can't take steps to reduce. Set your limits and then work toward reducing to that level.
I went from 2300mg to 1500mg of sodium...it has been work to get it there and even more work to keep it there. At some point I will probably take it down a little further...slowly.
Good luck in reaching your goals.0
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