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Does it really matter?

moonport
moonport Posts: 97 Member
edited September 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
So, I'm constantly going over my sugar intake for the day. Everyday, actually. I never exceed my calories, sodium or fat, though. Does it really matter if I go over? If so, what do I do? I mean good grief, there's more sugar in one serving of my Yoplait yogurt than I'm supposed to have all day...

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  • LittleSpy
    LittleSpy Posts: 6,754 Member
    Opinions vary, but mine is that as long as I'm eating natural sugar in fruit and dairy, I don't worry so much about it. It's the processed sugars I avoid/limit. :flowerforyou:
  • sournotez
    sournotez Posts: 14
    ultimately no. calories are what determine weight gain or loss. keep in mind, though, that sugar helps you feel hungrier and uses a lot of calories on less quality nutrients.
  • chgudnitz
    chgudnitz Posts: 4,079
    ultimately no. calories are what determine weight gain or loss. keep in mind, though, that sugar helps you feel hungrier and uses a lot of calories on less quality nutrients.

    AHHH NO. Processed sugars do this... natural sugars don't. A banana has about 26g of sugar which is over the limit for most people on MFP. A banana may be the highest quality fruit there is (not looking for a debate, just saying)

    Refined... bad

    Natural... good
  • mathilda12
    mathilda12 Posts: 11
    :heart: Here's a tip from a friend. Plain yogurt + a packet of crystal light drink mix + a few berries. You get a sweet kick plus some calcium, but not many calories.
  • auntbliz
    auntbliz Posts: 173 Member
    I didn't even have the sugar tab showing on mine, so out of curiosity, I stuck it up there, and wow! I went over my sugars just in fruits, not to mention the other stuff I had, no candy and artificial sweets, just run of the mill healthy stuff. I'm going to take the sugar tab down, I don't need to see that every day and get discouraged. Like the others said, I think if it's natural sugars, you're good to go. Try to steer clear of the yogurts with high fructose corn syrup and such though, those aren't so good for ya! :wink:
  • TKelly06
    TKelly06 Posts: 225 Member
    I dont watch my sugar or carb intake. They are always way over when I happen to look at them but I am still consistantly losing .7-1 lb a week by just watching my calories and sodium intake.
  • Talieowl
    Talieowl Posts: 46 Member
    The problem with eating so much sugar is that you are displacing other important nutrients with sugar calores. Those nutrients include whole-grains, lean proteins, and leafy/dark green vegetables. All of these things are going to leave you feeling fuller longer than a package of any flavored yogurt.

    Personal opinion--backed up by some good science--most pre-flavored yogurts aren't much better that pudding mix made with whole milk. Even if you eat low-fat or fat-free yogurt, the sugar and/or artificial sweeteners or flavors make it worse than having a little less, better tasting whole milk yogurt. I find low fat Greek yogurt with 1.5 t yogurt and 1/4 C blueberries and 1/2 T flax seeds make a satisfying wholesome snack or breakfast that is nutritious and worth the calories.

    Play around with your sugar for a week--just see how low you can get it by replacing some high-sugar foods with lower sugar foods (nuts, anyone?). While you do it, also record your satiety levels. Good luck.
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