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2007/08/21, 08:20 PM
I see many diet profiles and nutritional plans that exclude sugar entirely, if I'm not mistaken sugar plays a pretty important roll in dieting, especially in my case. I'm going for that six pack and the free trainers profile says I need like 400 carbs, well that would be easy if it was all sugar. Assuming what I've said above is true, what is a good maximum amount of sugar per day to get a six pack.
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2007/08/21, 08:47 PM
Sugar and a 6 Pack OH MY GOD I'll leave this one for Amy or Ron to answer because I'm to busy rolling on the floor right now!
400 Grams of carbs is allot for your goals and the FT Tools on that is way off as far as I'm concerned but there isn't much anyone can do for you without your body stats!
Only sugar I'm in use with that reads SUGAR is in Milk and Fruit!
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2007/08/21, 09:25 PM
You are mistaken.....
read up, dont eat up....
Sugar can suppress the immune system.
Sugar can upset the body's mineral balance.
Sugar can contribute to hyperactivity, anxiety, depression, concentration difficulties, and crankiness in children.
Sugar can produce a significant rise in triglycerides.
Sugar can cause drowsiness and decreased activity in children.
Sugar can reduce helpful high density cholesterol (HDLs).
Sugar can promote an elevation of harmful cholesterol (LDLs).
Sugar can cause hypoglycemia.
Sugar contributes to a weakened defense against bacterial infection.
Sugar can cause kidney damage.
Sugar can increase the risk of coronary heart disease.
Sugar may lead to chromium deficiency.
Sugar can cause copper deficiency.
Sugar interferes with absorption of calcium and magnesium.
Sugar can increase fasting levels of blood glucose.
Sugar can promote tooth decay.
Sugar can produce an acidic stomach.
Sugar can raise adrenaline levels in children.
Sugar can lead to periodontal disease.
Sugar can speed the aging process, causing wrinkles and grey hair.
Sugar can increase total cholesterol.
Sugar can contribute to weight gain and obesity.
High intake of sugar increases the risk of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
Sugar can contribute to diabetes.
Sugar can contribute to osteoporosis.
Sugar can cause a decrease in insulin sensitivity.
Sugar leads to decreased glucose tolerance.
Sugar can cause cardiovascular disease.
Sugar can increase systolic blood pressure.
Sugar causes food allergies.
Sugar can cause free radical formation in the bloodstream.
Sugar can cause toxemia during pregnancy.
Sugar can contribute to eczema in children.
Sugar can overstress the pancreas, causing damage.
Sugar can cause atherosclerosis.
Sugar can compromise the lining of the capillaries.
Sugar can cause liver cells to divide, increasing the size of the liver.
Sugar can increase the amount of fat in the liver.
Sugar can increase kidney size and produce pathological changes in the kidney.
Sugar can cause depression.
Sugar can increase the body's fluid retention.
Sugar can cause hormonal imbalance.
Sugar can cause hypertension.
Sugar can cause headaches, including migraines.
Sugar can cause an increase in delta, alpha and theta brain waves, which can alter the mind's ability to think clearly.
Sugar can increase blood platelet adhesiveness which increases risk of blood clots and strokes.
Sugar can increase insulin responses in those consuming high-sugar diets compared to low sugar diets.
Sugar increases bacterial fermentation in the colon
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2007/08/21, 09:28 PM
Let's cut to the chase and get this out in the open so it can be discussed properly:
ALL SUGAR ARE CARBS, AND ALL CARBS ARE SUGAR!
This is just another labeling loophole that food companies use to get skirt the USDA (like claiming 0g of trans fat, while partially-hydrogenated oils are in the ingredients!)...
The difference comes from the types of carbs, how fast / slow they are converted to glucose, which has been discussed on this site ad nauseum, so do a search.
There is no magic number of carbs that a person can take in order to drop bodyfat %. We all have different body types, caloric needs, etc. Ultimately, it all comes down to kcals in vs kcals out: are you an 18 year old Olympic swimmer that needs 800g carbs a day? Great - eat accordingly; are you a 300 lbs couch potato? Great - eat accordingly...
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2007/08/21, 09:38 PM
oh my goodness....I have been completely miss understood. When I said sugar plays a pretty important roll in dieting, I meant, as in, not eating sugar. As in sugar = bad.
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2007/08/21, 09:44 PM
Ok...when you say that All sugar are carbs, and all carbs are sugar, thats only half correct right? Because not all carbs are sugar. So what I'm trying to say is that I've put in my stats to the freetrainers nutrition profile. And for my activity level and weight, age and all that, I need 425 carbs a day. What I'm asking is, in order to have maximum results getting a six pack, what amount of those 425 carbs should be sugar?
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2007/08/21, 09:49 PM
and I realize that there is no magic number but I'm just saying, like a range that you would think would be a good amount.
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2007/08/21, 09:50 PM
Well if your not going to listen to what rev8ball had just written I don't know anyone that knows their stuff that's going to rely to you!
Do a fitbuddy search!
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2007/08/22, 08:43 AM
When he says carbs=sugar don't take it to mean that it is the exact same kind of sugar that you put on your cereal. There are different kinds of sugar, some more beneficial than others.
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2007/08/22, 11:23 AM
Yes, all carbs are sugar, albeit different types, as ecle5c stated. Sugar is a generic name given to carbs; however, most people and food companies use it only to describe a few types, such as sucrose (it's similar to saying that dextrose is the product name of the compound glucose - same product, different name). Ultimately, your body converts ALL carbs to glucose, and the rate of this conversion is know as the Glycemic Index. And, trust me, even this scale has its problems.
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