SUGAR!!!
BohannonK
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Oh good gosh! I’m meeting my calorie goals 5 days a week and the other two days that I don’t it still isn’t far off. However my sugar is off the chain!!! I know this is slowing down progress. It’s in my coffee creamer the most. I’m an addict. It’s my only vice in this world. Anyone else trying to kick th sugar habit gave tricks. Oh yeah and I refuse to ingest fake sugar alternatives.
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if your in your calories sugars not slowing down anything11
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What harm do you think would result from your sugar being over the arbitrary goal set by MFP?
Do you have a medical reason to restrict sugars?
If you are hitting your weekly calorie target is your weight moving in the right direction?11 -
Let me rephrase, the scale is moving but my stomach isn’t getting smaller. Yes I exercise but I spoke to an Endocrinologist who told me point blank sugar, especially sugar that is drank line mine, is immediately getting stored into my system. Typically in the stomach area. So I’m seeking tips and tricks to beat the addiction to sugar.36
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JerSchmare wrote: »Let me rephrase, the scale is moving but my stomach isn’t getting smaller. Yes I exercise but I spoke to an Endocrinologist who told me point blank sugar, especially sugar that is drank line mine, is immediately getting stored into my system. Typically in the stomach area.
You need a new doctor.
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I also had an MD who told me to eat 1600 cals a day and do nothing but cardio. Then, had one tell me a guy who lifts 5 days a week, walks 7 miles a day, does bike sprints and yoga should do low carb paleo..... I work with MD's, most have no idea about nutrition. The man I currently am working under to gain lean mass back. Jame Krieger will break it down for you!
https://youtu.be/BgwsNh-UklQ 5 -
While too much sugar (i.e. OVER your calorie goal) may get stored as fat, as long as you stay under your calories sugar isn't really a huge problem unless it is causing you to not get your other nutrition.
Honestly, cutting back sugar is a process. I still have it in my coffee in the morning. 1 tsp. 15 calories, 4g sugar. It hasn't stopped me from losing 70 pounds and maintaining that weight since 2008.
Just account for it.
If you are binge eating other sugary treats, that requires a different strategy. What your endo said applies to all calories above your required calories. Ask him/her to elaborate.8 -
Let me rephrase, the scale is moving but my stomach isn’t getting smaller. Yes I exercise but I spoke to an Endocrinologist who told me point blank sugar, especially sugar that is drank line mine, is immediately getting stored into my system. Typically in the stomach area. So I’m seeking tips and tricks to beat the addiction to sugar.
Wow - sounds like someone needs to go back to school or there is a misunderstanding.
CALORIES make us fat. Calories are units of energy; and eating at a deficit doesn't let your body store fat. You can only "store" when your calories are over.
Sugar does not target the stomach, if it did please find out what food targets the thighs. Millions of people would like to know. You can't control where you lose weight (or gain weight)....that's a myth.19 -
Let me rephrase, the scale is moving but my stomach isn’t getting smaller. Yes I exercise but I spoke to an Endocrinologist who told me point blank sugar, especially sugar that is drank line mine, is immediately getting stored into my system. Typically in the stomach area. So I’m seeking tips and tricks to beat the addiction to sugar.
Wow - sounds like someone needs to go back to school or there is a misunderstanding.
CALORIES make us fat. Calories are units of energy; and eating at a deficit doesn't let your body store fat. You can only "store" when your calories are over.
Sugar does not target the stomach, if it did please find out what food targets the thighs. Millions of people would like to know. You can't control where you lose weight (or gain weight)....that's a myth.
And the congregation says' "AMEN!"14 -
While I alppreciate everyone trying to combat a misunderstanding on sugar making you fat I’m not seeking advice on what sugar does or doesn’t do to my body. I KNOW I need and want to cut the sugar addiction. Seriously, no one can tell me too much sugar is good for you. I’m seeking what others that have been addicted to sugar did or do to help kick the habit. Im not just trying to lose weight. I’m trying to break a generational addiction to sugar and create life long healthy eating habits.46
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You aren't addicted to sugar. You have developed life long habits that keep you eating it. Thinking of it as an addiction just gives it power over you.
Start prelogging everything before you eat/drink it, so you are making a conscious decision. Make a plan to cut back slowly. If you're drinking 2 sodas a day, allow yourself one. If you're putting 2 tspns in your coffee use one. Switch to diet soda. Poke around in the grocery store for reasonable subs. It's not keeping you from losing weight, it's not that big a deal, so focus on slowly changing your habits until you get it down to what you consider a reasonable level.33 -
Do you eat fruit?8
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While I alppreciate everyone trying to combat a misunderstanding on sugar making you fat I’m not seeking advice on what sugar does or doesn’t do to my body. I KNOW I need and want to cut the sugar addiction. Seriously, no one can tell me too much sugar is good for you. I’m seeking what others that have been addicted to sugar did or do to help kick the habit. Im not just trying to lose weight. I’m trying to break a generational addiction to sugar and create life long healthy eating habits.
Did you watch the entire video, he hits on that point. I can make something sooooo sweet that you can't eat it! Now add fat, salt, annnnnd SUGAR.... then the problems start. Its called bliss point. Do people say they are addicted to apples? Apples have sugar in them. Sugar is sugar. Do you eat broccoli? Well if you are cutting out sugars, you better! I am all for cutting down on hyper palatable foods.12 -
While I alppreciate everyone trying to combat a misunderstanding on sugar making you fat I’m not seeking advice on what sugar does or doesn’t do to my body. I KNOW I need and want to cut the sugar addiction. Seriously, no one can tell me too much sugar is good for you. I’m seeking what others that have been addicted to sugar did or do to help kick the habit. Im not just trying to lose weight. I’m trying to break a generational addiction to sugar and create life long healthy eating habits.
Yeah, I mean "sugar addiction" may or may not be a thing, but on these forums you will get shouted down if you say, "sugar addiction."
I have a broken off switch when it comes to sugar, too.
There are different strategies that range from total abstinence from added sugars to moderation and everything in between.
I tried abstinence but realistically I'm not giving up sweets. Lots of people choose complete abstinence, hence the 12 step programs and other over-eaters "rules."
I tried moderation, and that works with some foods but not for others. So my strategy is to not bring home my binge foods unless I accept that, "the package is one serving." So if I buy certain treat foods, I usually buy 500 calories worth/small bags at a time because if it's in the house I will at some point eat it all-at-once - and that isn't always the outcome, but it's likely. At the very least I won't stick with serving sizes most of the time unless I'm already full when I first take one. I'm not going to quit eating the stuff but I can choose to do it once a week instead of daily.
Everyone has to come up with their own strategy. I live alone so I can control what's in the house, BUT there is no one to give me a sideways glance when I sit down with a four scoop bowl of ice cream, either. Or when I go back for the second bowl of another four scoops.
And before anyone tries it, yes I've eaten half cups of sugar from the bowl and eaten a pound or more of cherries, grapes, pineapple, apple sauce, strawberries. I've eaten family size bags of fat-free candy. It's not just fat+sugar. Just to get that out of the way.
You'll have to find your way. Experiment. Sugar is a problem. It really is. You and I will collect "woos" for these posts, but you are not alone. It's just that this forum has a particular hot-button mindset when someone says they're "addicted" to sugar.
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As far as "drinking your sugar" (i.e., how you fix up your coffee), I recommend going cold-turkey, and just switch to black coffee. You'll get used to it! And soon the idea of sugar and cream in your coffee will seem unappealing. This is my experience at least. Good luck on reducing your sugar intake! And best wishes on your weight loss journey!9
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I've had to do it cold turkey. No cheats or I go right back down the rabbit hole. Then I feel sick and my belly gets bigger and my wieght goes up. Sugar has a greater effect on my blood pressure than salt does. It really spikes if I eat too much. If I am eating it it's already too much. WIthout sugar my BP is around 110/65. WIth sugar it gets crazy high. It literally takes about three days toreduce the cravings by 90% .6
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You would do best to go to a specific forum within MFP for sugar related questions. Search for sugar addiction, etc, then find where it’s a group who addresses the issue - not debates its merits as real or not. Good luck with your health journey!10
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cmriverside wrote: »Yeah, I mean "sugar addiction" may or may not be a thing, but on these forums you will get shouted down if you say, "sugar addiction."
I have a broken off switch when it comes to sugar, too.
There are different strategies from total abstinence from added sugars to moderation and everything in between.
I tried abstinence but realistically I'm not giving up sweets. Lots of people choose complete abstinence, hence the 12 step programs and other over-eaters "rules."
I tried moderation, and that works with some foods but not for others. So my strategy is to not bring home my binge foods unless I accept that, "the package is one serving." So if I buy certain cookies, I usually buy 500 calories worth/small bags at a time because if it's in the house I will at some point eat it all-at-once - and that isn't always the outcome, but it's likely. At the very least I won't stick with serving sizes most of the time unless I'm already full when I first take one. I'm not going to quit eating the stuff but I can choose to do it once a week instead of daily.
Everyone has to come up with their own strategy. I live alone so I can control what's in the house, BUT there is no one to give me a sideways glance when I sit down with a four scoop bowl of ice cream, either. Or when I go back for the second bowl of anther four scoops.
And before anyone tries it, yes I've eaten half cups of sugar from the bowl and eaten a pound or more of cherries, grapes, pineapple, apple sauce, strawberries. I've eaten family size bags of fat-free candy. It's not just fat+sugar. Just to get that out of the way.
You'll have to find your way. Experiment. Sugar is a problem. It really is. You and I will collect "woos" for these posts, but you are not alone. It's just that this forum has a particular hot-button mindset when someone says they're "addicted" to sugar.
Good luck.
Nothing but a hug from me. We do ALL have our own demons. Mine is that bliss point I mentioned. It's that near perfect ratio of fat, salt, and sugar that gets me.i do the same thing as you with certain foods. Only one "dose" at a time. One of my devil's is peanut butter. Yes, good ole fashion peanut butter. For me it's the perfect salty sweetness and fattiness. I will literally take a spoon and eat it from the container! I switched to pb2 and it does help. Not as fatty or sweet, but I can still get the taste of it on my occasional pb&j sandwich.5 -
While I alppreciate everyone trying to combat a misunderstanding on sugar making you fat I’m not seeking advice on what sugar does or doesn’t do to my body. I KNOW I need and want to cut the sugar addiction. Seriously, no one can tell me too much sugar is good for you. I’m seeking what others that have been addicted to sugar did or do to help kick the habit. Im not just trying to lose weight. I’m trying to break a generational addiction to sugar and create life long healthy eating habits.
You talked about liking coffee creamers, I liked them too but they have no nutritional value. I started buying premier chocolate protein shakes and discovered that they make a pretty good creamer too. That way I get protein with my coffee. I do not recommend powdered protein drinks, they end up gritty and nasty.3 -
You could also try switching from pre-sweetened creamers to cream/half&half/milk-of-choice and adding your own sugar and work on tapering back.
Another possible option (as I don't know how you select your coffee) is to find a coffee that you actually really like. That makes transition to drinking it black or even switching cold turkey a lot easier.8 -
I rarely use "added" sugar these days. I drink my coffee with almond milk and liquid stevia or splenda. I do like sweet, just with the plethora or alternatives out there these days, why add the calories. Sometimes good old aspertaine if nothing else is available.0
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You could also try switching from pre-sweetened creamers to cream/half&half/milk-of-choice and adding your own sugar and work on tapering back.
Another possible option (as I don't know how you select your coffee) is to find a coffee that you actually really like. That makes transition to drinking it black or even switching cold turkey a lot easier.
These are good suggestions.
Are you logging? I'm curious how you could really be getting that much sugar from creamer, but I'll assume for now you are. Personally I HATE sweetened coffee, can enjoy cream or milk in it (although I like it best black), but coffee never seemed like a drink that should be sweet to me. That aside, back years ago when I first started drinking coffee I drank it about half milk/half coffee and just gradually added less milk. Since a tsp of sugar is like 15 cal, my suggestion is to just cut back on the amount of sugar you add (keep the dairy if you like it and count the calories) and also maybe cut back on the number of cups. Gradually might be best. Good coffee tastes best black, as the other poster mentioned.4 -
I recently started to make an effort to cut back on processed food and sugar.(Yes, eat a lot of fruit, and I know that it has sugar). It was hard, but after a week or two, it got a lot easier. I cannot help you with the coffee, as I take my black with one Splenda. But I do know that after a week or two it will start to taste more “normal”
My best advice, is to find a creamer with lower sugar or add less, mentally prepare yourself for the next two weeks knowing that it won’t taste as good and then reevaluate after the second week2 -
Many years ago I drank my coffee with cream and sugar then when I moved in with my ex who only kept honey in the house. I soon learned to really enjoy good coffee black. If you must have the sweet I would try converting yourself to stevia slowly until you only use the stevia. I don’t recommend artificial sweeteners, they are worse for you than sugar. Definitely some good advice on here. You are the one in control and you can retrain your tastebuds. Maybe set a maximum sugar goal and tweak it each week until you’re where you want to be. You can do this!10
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Have you determined where in your diet you consume a lot of sugar? What do your meals consist of?0
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I try keep added sugar low, luckily I don't have much of a sweet tooth. Try not to have too many processed foods that contain sugar. Look at the ingredients, some have many different names for sugar (sucrose and high-fructose corn syrup, as well as barley malt, dextrose, maltose and rice syrup) If you can't give up your creamer, try cutting down added sugar from other foods. Not being able to see your food diary I can't help with that, but my diary is open so you can get an idea of cutting down sugar.
You will get a few people on here telling you you don't need to cut down on sugar, but I was also told to do so by a doctor and I actually want to keep added sugar as low as I can, whether I lose weight or not, just because I believe it to be healthier for me personally.4 -
try chromium supplement to kill the craving15
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While I alppreciate everyone trying to combat a misunderstanding on sugar making you fat I’m not seeking advice on what sugar does or doesn’t do to my body. I KNOW I need and want to cut the sugar addiction. Seriously, no one can tell me too much sugar is good for you. I’m seeking what others that have been addicted to sugar did or do to help kick the habit. Im not just trying to lose weight. I’m trying to break a generational addiction to sugar and create life long healthy eating habits.
No one is really advocating for eating unlimited amounts of sugar. People will always dispute a claimed “sugar addiction” because
1. There is no physiologically addictive substance in sugar, and since the addiction protocol to completely cut out the addictive substance wouldn’t work since our bodies need glucose to run.
2. People tend to want to blame a scapegoat for the issues and sugar is a convenient demon right now. Many people have found that when they stop blaming sugar, or carbs, or whatever they perceive to be the external substance that is causing their issues and focus instead on the habits and emotional triggers that cause them to overeat a particular type of food, then they are able to be successful.
Too much sugar can make it difficult to stay within calorie goals, and can also crowd out other more nutrient dense foods. If you pose your question that way, then you really wouldn’t get push back at all and would get a lot of people offering suggestions. But calling it an addiction, saying your doctor indicated that you would be storing fat just from one type of food and in one spot, you’re getting push back from that.30 -
I am just completing Whole30 because of my issues with sugar. I lost 15 pounds and 4inches off my waist in 30 Days! Sugar is added in soooo many things you would never expect. I definitely recommend Whole30 to get ahold of sugar addiction/over consumption
Also, try NutPods creamer, it’s fantastic and no added sugar or sugar replacements16
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