Are carbs really the enemy?
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I don't know who actually thinks cereal is nutritious in general (there are exceptions of course).
Also, sugar isn't bad. Sugar can become bad if it's combined with you overeating. If you're eating at a caloric deficit, at maintenance or even lean bulking (provided that your not lean bulking at a heavy body fat %), sugar and carbs won't cause anything. It only becomes an issue when you eat so much sugar and/or carbs that your calories go way above your maintenance on a regular basis.
In context it is. One 30gram portion of my preferred cereal gives me 30% of my iron RDA and it's a good snack when I want something crunchy and slightly sweet. It has other micros, too, but iron is my main concern.4 -
The article quoted above is interesting. insufficient amylase causing reduced carb digestion therefore being over weight, thought provoking. Thank you.
eta, its not uncommon for the body to work less well as we age. Getting older could be the enemy.
No, getting older is the reward. Failing to get older is the enemy (consider the actual alternative to getting older).
Signed,
Cancer survivor, age 62, healthy and hoping/striving for a robust age 92.
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No, it's not, but it is the person itself. I think we always have control over what we eat or consume in order to stay fit.1
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the only time carbs are no good is when your doing a body building comp or ready for a muay thai fight or boxing fight7
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livingleanlivingclean wrote: »
I could be wrong, but I THINK they’re talking about cutting carbs before competition day in order to dry out. You know, cut down on bloating in order for your muscle definition to really pop.0 -
My "getting older could be the enemy" remark was very tongue in cheek, I don't like the alternative either, too many friends lost along the way, 68, also cancer background, long may it stay away. Cheers, to a healthy century no need to stop at 92.
My resolve has been to overcome issues which dogged me from a much young age and I am. Lets hope the medical profession will learn even more about our expectation of our bodies in this modern day and age, then agree on the very best way to treat them reducing chronic illness's. The gauntlet seems to be coming down on the side of enjoying much less added sugar, which is far from popular.2 -
MsHarryWinston wrote: »livingleanlivingclean wrote: »
I could be wrong, but I THINK they’re talking about cutting carbs before competition day in order to dry out. You know, cut down on bloating in order for your muscle definition to really pop.
Losing water is more than just carb depletion. Most competitors carb up on show day, or in the days leading up to comps. My peak weeks generally had me increasing carbs to show day. You want carbs to get water in to the muscles so they push out against the skin and look more defined.0 -
in a word: no.0
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From my perspective, there's nothing inherently good or bad about carbs. There's no minimum amount required for maintaining health, as there is in protein and fat, so the choice is completely individual preference. My own preference is moderate carb - protein and fiber are satiating for me, and I like carby food, so this works for me. Others can be perfectly healthy eating very low carb or very high carb, as long as they are getting in their nutritional requirements.
If you look around at the bs put out as research in the diet industry, you will find equally compelling reasons to demonize carbs, fat, meat, gluten - the list goes on. Choosing what works best for you involves experimentation and a basic understanding of calorie management and nutrition - all the other hype is just a money grab. It's hard enough to lose, maintain or gain weight without cutting out foods that make the process sustainable for the individual.2 -
Carbs are not the enemy. Overeating and not moving is the enemy.7
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livingleanlivingclean wrote: »MsHarryWinston wrote: »livingleanlivingclean wrote: »
I could be wrong, but I THINK they’re talking about cutting carbs before competition day in order to dry out. You know, cut down on bloating in order for your muscle definition to really pop.
Losing water is more than just carb depletion. Most competitors carb up on show day, or in the days leading up to comps. My peak weeks generally had me increasing carbs to show day. You want carbs to get water in to the muscles so they push out against the skin and look more defined.
Interesting! I kept reading about competitors cutting bread/pasta etc in order to help them look tighter on stage. Interesting to hear the flip. Thanks for the new info!0 -
Short answer: no
Long answer: no, they are not the enemy1 -
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