Low sugar accountability thread - join me!

[Anonymous]

OP here. No issues so far. Had a hot chocolate mid day with 7 g but I’m really craving peanut M&M’s. They have 13g added sugar so it fits into my day so long as my DH polishes off the last 4 Thin Mints.

I’ve had a big bowl of yogurt and fruits, some nuts, roasted vegetables, a serving of cheese and the hot chocolate. I think I’ll go for a walk and if I still want them after the walk, I’ll buy a bag.

[Anonymous]

Did not get the M&M’s! Ended the day at 18g. Had the rest of the thin mints.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Did not get the M&M’s! Ended the day at 18g. Had the rest of the thin mints.

You did great, OP! I thought of you and this thread because DD and are working a GS cookie booth later today and there will be lots of Thin Mints. Thankfully, I don’t like GS cookies so little temptation for me there.

I was probably a little over 24g yesterday since DH and had a date night and split a piece of cake for dessert. But had plain Cheerios for breakfast today and just a little vanilla syrup with my coffee. Feeling great!

[Anonymous]

Thanks for the encouragement! My DD got her birthday box from her aunt with cookies and I had 4 yesterday. Definitely over the goal, BUT I also wanted doughnuts and I didn’t get any. Today I’m going to keep to 24g or less. I have that yucky taste in my mouth and a light headache from too much sugar yesterday. I need to plan my day out so I don’t screw up. Maybe I’ll try for zero today to compensate for yesterday. DD birthday is Tuesday and I need to make a cake so Tuesday will be over.

Most sweets aren’t all that good anyways. It’s funny how addictive they are.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Thanks for the encouragement! My DD got her birthday box from her aunt with cookies and I had 4 yesterday. Definitely over the goal, BUT I also wanted doughnuts and I didn’t get any. Today I’m going to keep to 24g or less. I have that yucky taste in my mouth and a light headache from too much sugar yesterday. I need to plan my day out so I don’t screw up. Maybe I’ll try for zero today to compensate for yesterday. DD birthday is Tuesday and I need to make a cake so Tuesday will be over.

Most sweets aren’t all that good anyways. It’s funny how addictive they are.

You’ve got this, OP. We all have our bumpy days.

The point about most sweets not being all that good is what I’m realizing. Like, I could have this thing but… meh. I’m also realizing how much added sugar is in things it has no business being in. I know I’m late to that party, but sheesh! I’ve found that many of the standard products from Aldi tend to have less added sugar than other stores, which is helpful.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Thanks for the encouragement! My DD got her birthday box from her aunt with cookies and I had 4 yesterday. Definitely over the goal, BUT I also wanted doughnuts and I didn’t get any. Today I’m going to keep to 24g or less. I have that yucky taste in my mouth and a light headache from too much sugar yesterday. I need to plan my day out so I don’t screw up. Maybe I’ll try for zero today to compensate for yesterday. DD birthday is Tuesday and I need to make a cake so Tuesday will be over.

Most sweets aren’t all that good anyways. It’s funny how addictive they are.

It is not required that you eat any of the cake you make on Tuesday.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Thanks for the encouragement! My DD got her birthday box from her aunt with cookies and I had 4 yesterday. Definitely over the goal, BUT I also wanted doughnuts and I didn’t get any. Today I’m going to keep to 24g or less. I have that yucky taste in my mouth and a light headache from too much sugar yesterday. I need to plan my day out so I don’t screw up. Maybe I’ll try for zero today to compensate for yesterday. DD birthday is Tuesday and I need to make a cake so Tuesday will be over.

Most sweets aren’t all that good anyways. It’s funny how addictive they are.

You’ve got this, OP. We all have our bumpy days.

The point about most sweets not being all that good is what I’m realizing. Like, I could have this thing but… meh. I’m also realizing how much added sugar is in things it has no business being in. I know I’m late to that party, but sheesh! I’ve found that many of the standard products from Aldi tend to have less added sugar than other stores, which is helpful.

Same - it's a very helpful new awareness for me.

[Anonymous]

Thank you both. You are very sweet. As for the birthday cake, the fact is being part of celebrations often means eating something sweet. Kind of a weird cultural thing I guess but nobody likes to be celebrating a birthday with the mom sitting out the cake. But your point is well taken and of course I can make my own choices. Today is going well so far, no added sugar yet and lunch should be the same. Thinking of doing a stirfry for dinner and sometimes I put a teaspoon of sugar in the sauce but that’s still only 4 g. It is true that once you start looking at where added sugar is, it’s a little surprising. I don’t eat much bread but pretty much any kind of bread has 2 to 4 g per slice.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Thank you both. You are very sweet. As for the birthday cake, the fact is being part of celebrations often means eating something sweet. Kind of a weird cultural thing I guess but nobody likes to be celebrating a birthday with the mom sitting out the cake. But your point is well taken and of course I can make my own choices. Today is going well so far, no added sugar yet and lunch should be the same. Thinking of doing a stirfry for dinner and sometimes I put a teaspoon of sugar in the sauce but that’s still only 4 g. It is true that once you start looking at where added sugar is, it’s a little surprising. I don’t eat much bread but pretty much any kind of bread has 2 to 4 g per slice.

Ezekiel bread has 0g per slice. And it is delicious.

[Anonymous]

Poster from the other day, here. Went to a party last night and felt good about how I navigated dessert. There were several bite size desserts. I chose one. A few weeks ago, before I started following this thread, I would have taken one of each. The temptation was there, but truly enjoyed the one I had and more proud of being able to just walk away. Even with it, stayed under 25g for the day

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Poster from the other day, here. Went to a party last night and felt good about how I navigated dessert. There were several bite size desserts. I chose one. A few weeks ago, before I started following this thread, I would have taken one of each. The temptation was there, but truly enjoyed the one I had and more proud of being able to just walk away. Even with it, stayed under 25g for the day

That's it! That's really the key! Great work. I'm proud of you. I like the limit because it gives me a budget. I like budgets! And then we can focus our calories on more nutritious foods instead of wasting them on empty sugar calories.

[Anonymous]

OP back--I'm doing fine, though I did make a hot chocolate on this raw day. I also did a workout and my chores and had a big bowl of vegetables with leftover chicken for lunch. Oatmeal with banana and blueberries for breakfast. On track for less than 15 g today.

[Anonymous]

Dessert poster here, thanks for the positive reinforcement. Feels good to have this anonymous team in my corner.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Dessert poster here, thanks for the positive reinforcement. Feels good to have this anonymous team in my corner.

It’s hard to talk about this stuff in real life because it feels strange. That’s why I started this thread. I know I am doing better because of it. I’m so glad to help you today.

[Anonymous]

Pizza and one small Reese’s PB cup that DH brought home from work for me. Under 25 g today for me!