Too Much Sugar

The only limit I really worry about is total calories, doesn't matter where it comes from or in what form.

I have the same problem and was wondering if anyone else does too. I eat healthy as well and no matter what I do, I always have more sugar than what is recommended. Wonder sometimes if that is the reason I have not been losing weight.

Unless you are diabetic I would not worry about the natural sugars. Diabetics need to stay away from fruit juices but if you're not its ok in limited amounts. Whole fruits are better because they absorb slower and have all the fiber.

It's not open, but I wouldn't worry too much about it unless you're eating several portions of fruit daily. That's where most of my sugars come from also...

i just started tracking my sugars the other day and did not realize how over i was going, not really. and, like most of you, i'm still over but eating fruits and such...still trying to find a good balance! (-:

Can't see your diary- I think it's still closed. Unfortunately, sugar is sugar. Your body breaks down sucrose and fructose the same. So there is a benefit to limiting your overall sugar intake each day. It's a good idea to get in the habit of eating healthy- especially fruits and veggies, etc. BUT when you're trying to lose weight sugar can of any kind can hinder your progress.

I try to limit myself to just 2 servings of fruit a day. And only 1 serving of fruit if I know I'm going to have some other sugar or carbs.

Yogurt can easily put you over your sugar limit. Many low cal yogurts add fillers to make them taste yummy. Greek yogurt w/ added fruit on the bottom can also be bad for weight loss. As a general rule of thumb I go for yogurts that have 13g or less of sugar- which usually limits you to plain or vanilla flavored.

But hey- take what I say w/ a grain of salt (pun intended :laugh: ) Different strokes, different folks. Find out what works for your body. This is just what works for me. :flowerforyou:

there are some fruits that have a higher sugar load than others (i.e. bananas).
watching your sugar and carb intake can definitely have an effect on belly fat.
ive been trying to use the glycemic index to help me choose foods that wont have as harsh an effect on my blood glucose levels as well as get this tummy fat down.
google the "glycemic index" you'll find some really good and surprising info in regards to fruits, sugars, carbs, etc.

here's a starter for ya:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glycemic_index

hope this helps!
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It's frustrating. All of my sugars are from fruit. I need to find a "better" snack I guess. I was eating a banana with breakfast and then an apple as a snack between breakfast and lunch, and then again between lunch and dinner.

So, is yogurt really not healthy for you? Becase even if I eat it in the morning I'll be over my daily goal at the end of the day when it's added to other things. I miss my Orange juice but i"m so worried about going over on my sugar, that's why I cut soda out of my life.
I guess my question is is it ok to eat sugar from healthy places? (I.E. yogurt, milk, juice) And just bad from Soda because that's all Soda has, plus the calories?

It's frustrating. All of my sugars are from fruit. I need to find a "better" snack I guess. I was eating a banana with breakfast and then an apple as a snack between breakfast and lunch, and then again between lunch and dinner.

that's not what your diary shows for the last week, just fyi.

I love peach yogurt, I've been eating it since I was a kid, but since I've seen how much sugar is in it I"ve stopped. Would it be better if I got plain yogurt and added peaches?