Do you REALLY have to cut out all sugars get toned?

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  • SymphonynSonata
    SymphonynSonata Posts: 533 Member
    I eat more sugar than anything else (probably, I think) and I've pretty much always had definition with minimal exercise. Wooo genetics!

    (Not 6-pack, but toned)
  • turtleball
    turtleball Posts: 217 Member
    Well heck if some guy on Youtube said it, it must be true.

    This.

    Do your own research and dont believe some a$$clown on youtube

    I think him posting it on a fitness forum contributes to doing his own research :drinker: Yay for self-empowerment!

    Mfp forum is not doing research.

    I meant research as in from reputable sources which mfp is very not. Maybe a little better than youtube... *maybe* doubt it

    Seeing tons of people who actually got toned does help me
    And when you DO do some reputablely sourced research, you'll find out that a lot of people on MFP really know their stuff, having done the same research. Furthermore, they are validating it through their personal experiences and willing to share their thoughts and knowledge.

    Word.
  • WaymanK
    WaymanK Posts: 3
    No and yes!!!! I think that the sugar isn't really good for us. But the sugar that is already in the food is good for us.
  • arghbowl
    arghbowl Posts: 1,179 Member
    Sugars, most fats, processed foods. This is what a guy on youtube said, if that is so i'll never be toned.

    Totes magotes. People on the internet can't lie.


    It's true.



    I read it on the internet.
  • TinaDay1114
    TinaDay1114 Posts: 1,328 Member
    I eat more sugar than anything else (probably, I think) and I've pretty much always had definition with minimal exercise. Wooo genetics!

    (Not 6-pack, but toned)

    I hate you. And your genetics. :tongue: :tongue:
  • Cre8veLifeR
    Cre8veLifeR Posts: 1,062 Member
    You should cut out MOST refined sugars from your diet, not just to get toned but because they are unhealthy anyway and raise your blood sugar levels which messes up the homeostasis of your body. Get your sugars from fruit so you are also getting vitamins and minerals and fiber along with fructose. I believe in the 80/20 rule -- if you eat healthy 80% of the time, a piece of cake won't make you fat. Unless you are dieting for a competition, cutting sugar out completely is really, really hard and requires a very strict diet - it would basically mean NO processed foods at all, and NO fruits at all. You can get toned without deprivation.
  • whitebalance
    whitebalance Posts: 1,654 Member
    I think you need a little bit of sugar to keep yourself on track as long as you do not go overboard with it a little bit is not going to hurt

    Define overboard.

    http://www.myfitnesspal.com/food/diary/jonnythan
    10,000 calories on being angry about pizza day!!! I'mma have to try that workout. :drinker:
  • whitebalance
    whitebalance Posts: 1,654 Member
    Sugars, most fats, processed foods. This is what a guy on youtube said, if that is so i'll never be toned.
    If a guy on you tube told you that aliens were controlling our thoughts by using onions would you believe him?
    Yikes! I'd better watch this video. Link please? Is it eating the onions that makes us vulnerable, or are just the fumes enough?
    :worried:
  • turtleball
    turtleball Posts: 217 Member
    Sugars, most fats, processed foods. This is what a guy on youtube said, if that is so i'll never be toned.
    If a guy on you tube told you that aliens were controlling our thoughts by using onions would you believe him?
    Yikes! I'd better watch this video. Link please? Is it eating the onions that makes us vulnerable, or are just the fumes enough?
    :worried:

    sure, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66boOY4xXGU
    people were recommending his calculator so I thought ill check him out
  • Acg67
    Acg67 Posts: 12,142 Member
    Sugars, most fats, processed foods. This is what a guy on youtube said, if that is so i'll never be toned.
    If a guy on you tube told you that aliens were controlling our thoughts by using onions would you believe him?
    Yikes! I'd better watch this video. Link please? Is it eating the onions that makes us vulnerable, or are just the fumes enough?
    :worried:

    sure, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66boOY4xXGU
    people were recommending his calculator so I thought ill check him out

    Lol scooby
  • Schtroumpfkin
    Schtroumpfkin Posts: 123 Member
    Sugars, most fats, processed foods. This is what a guy on youtube said, if that is so i'll never be toned.
    If a guy on you tube told you that aliens were controlling our thoughts by using onions would you believe him?

    Hey, I think I SAW that one....
  • turtleball
    turtleball Posts: 217 Member
    Sugars, most fats, processed foods. This is what a guy on youtube said, if that is so i'll never be toned.
    If a guy on you tube told you that aliens were controlling our thoughts by using onions would you believe him?
    Yikes! I'd better watch this video. Link please? Is it eating the onions that makes us vulnerable, or are just the fumes enough?
    :worried:

    sure, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66boOY4xXGU
    people were recommending his calculator so I thought ill check him out

    and this video- @ 4:45
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fW0diyHF0kg
  • MireyGal76
    MireyGal76 Posts: 7,334 Member
    I'm curious... what is your idea of "toned"?
  • turtleball
    turtleball Posts: 217 Member
    I'm curious... what is your idea of "toned"?
    toned.jpg
  • MireyGal76
    MireyGal76 Posts: 7,334 Member
    So in that case, you want a lower body fat, and judging by her arms, shoulders and abs... you want to add a bit of muscle too.

    Lower body fat: eat at a mild deficit
    Add some (not excessive amounts) cardio for heart health (and extra calories)
    and some form of strength training (even body weight or HIIT exercises are effective).


    Track your calories.
    Aim to increase your protein intake within those calories.
    You will find as you try to reach your calorie goal, that you may naturally choose to cut out some of the sweeter foods and replace with lower healthier options (just to stay within goal and satieted).

    I do recommend that you not cut out everything. Budget for treats, much like people budget for entertainment.


    Calories are like money. You can't spend 100% of your paycheck on entertainment... you need to buy food, pay your mortgage, insurance, etc... Make sure you cover the essentials (MACROS) and then budget in fun with whatever you have left. :)
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,024 Member
    Sugars, most fats, processed foods. This is what a guy on youtube said, if that is so i'll never be toned.
    Lol, you're resourcing bad information then. Also there really isn't such a thing as "toned" because there isn't a definitive meaning for it. It's a made up word by the fitness industry to "soften" actually terminology of being leaner.
    All carbs are broken down to sugar for use in the body. The disparity lies when "naturalists" or "brosciencers" claim that anything not whole food or "processed" obstructs one from reaching their goals. This simply isn't true.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal/Group FitnessTrainer
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    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,024 Member
    Everyone's body is different. I lost some weight when I cut down on sugar.
    Everyone would. Reduction of sugar reduces glycogen and water storage. These 2 are responsible for many a person GAINING weight when they start an exercise program.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal/Group FitnessTrainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,024 Member
    No and yes!!!! I think that the sugar isn't really good for us. But the sugar that is already in the food is good for us.
    Explain how the body know the difference between the two in the digestion process because it sound like the body can tell the difference.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal/Group FitnessTrainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • kennie2
    kennie2 Posts: 1,170 Member
    i have like 200g+ of sugar daily and I'm pretty lean
    although i do stick to low fat
  • rainbowbow
    rainbowbow Posts: 7,490 Member
    Was it mike chang or some other guy trying to sell you a "secret to a six pack abs" and other nonsense?
  • victoriannsays
    victoriannsays Posts: 568 Member
    I had skittles, butterfingers and Reese's for dinner. Sugar can't stop me.

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