What’s your favourite carb as part of a fitness lifestyle?
Replies
-
I am almost always around the 100 mark. I don't just visit it like @quiksylver296.
It is easier because I don't have to worry as much about my blood sugar tanking and I stay quite full so that is a plus.1 -
I am almost always around the 100 mark. I don't just visit it like @quiksylver296.
It is easier because I don't have to worry as much about my blood sugar tanking and I stay quite full so that is a plus.
Some places are nice to visit, but I wouldn't want to live there.
1 -
quiksylver296 wrote: »I am almost always around the 100 mark. I don't just visit it like @quiksylver296.
It is easier because I don't have to worry as much about my blood sugar tanking and I stay quite full so that is a plus.
Some places are nice to visit, but I wouldn't want to live there.
I don't blame you. It would be pretty restrictive to some people. It is not a hard limit for me it is just where they fall most of the time. It is really a system of pairing protein with carbs (1:2). I am fortunate that my 'sweet' cravings only happen a few times a year and are easily appeased.
It could be that more weight loss will reverse my odd hypoglycemia and I can be completely unrestricted. It might even be better now but it is a very unpleasant test to conduct so I think I will wait until I cross over into just overweight before doing it.1 -
Fruit and veggies are my main source of carbs.
Still eat some flour/grain based sources (bread, pasta, tortillas, potatoes, rice, etc) but very little because IMO they offer very little nutrituonal value and are high glycemic and are quickly converted to sugar which is then converted to fat if I do not burn enough energy to deplete the rise in blood sugar (glycogen) thereby created4 -
Fruit and veggies are my main source of carbs.
Still eat some flour/grain based sources (bread, pasta, tortillas, potatoes, rice, etc) but very little because IMO they offer very little nutrituonal value and are high glycemic and are quickly converted to sugar which is then converted to fat if I do not burn enough energy to deplete the rise in blood sugar (glycogen) thereby created
That makes no sense. In an energy deficit none of this happens. In energy maintenance none of this happens. In an energy surplus this will happen with any food...4 -
Pasta Pasta Pasta! XD2
-
From a fitness standpoint, things like pasta, white rice, etc are actually good...especially if you do endurance sports. They are easily broken down for good fuel...when I raced, pasta was definitely on the menu for carb load before a race and I still eat it pretty regularly because I still ride quite a bit, I just am not racing at the moment.
For nutrition and micro nutrients, things like oats, legumes, lentils, potatoes and sweet potatoes, etc are things I like...
I pretty much eat all of the above on a regular basis as part of a well rounded and nutritious diet.0 -
Fruit and veggies are my main source of carbs.
Still eat some flour/grain based sources (bread, pasta, tortillas, potatoes, rice, etc) but very little because IMO they offer very little nutrituonal value and are high glycemic and are quickly converted to sugar which is then converted to fat if I do not burn enough energy to deplete the rise in blood sugar (glycogen) thereby created
Potatoes actually have a lot of quality vitamins and minerals...they're kind of a nutrition powerhouse. They are one of the most perfect foods which is why the Irish could sustain themselves with a diet largely consisting of potatoes during the Irish Famine.3 -
Fruit and veggies are my main source of carbs.
Still eat some flour/grain based sources (bread, pasta, tortillas, potatoes, rice, etc) but very little because IMO they offer very little nutrituonal value and are high glycemic and are quickly converted to sugar which is then converted to fat if I do not burn enough energy to deplete the rise in blood sugar (glycogen) thereby created
Can you clarify, do you mean in a a surplus? Excess calories will be converted to fat (or muscle in some cases). And from my understanding, it's actually excess fat is most readily converted to fat. Also this has not been my experience at all as when I am bulking I am all about the carbs (let's just say not the high fibre ones) do zero cardio and never had an issue with excess fat gain.
In a deficit I would love to see studies as underweight and people struggling to gain would love to know some secrets to gaining without having to eat so much!
3 -
Fruit and veggies are my main source of carbs.
Still eat some flour/grain based sources (bread, pasta, tortillas, potatoes, rice, etc) but very little because IMO they offer very little nutrituonal value and are high glycemic and are quickly converted to sugar which is then converted to fat if I do not burn enough energy to deplete the rise in blood sugar (glycogen) thereby created
Actually carbs are very rarely converted to fat (a.k.a. de novo lipogenesis) in humans. Although possible it's inefficient and what actually happens is that fat oxidation drops and your carbs are stored as glycogen or used preferentially. It's far more efficient to store fat as no conversion is required. Net fat storage over an extended period of time would also require a calorie surplus.
Few people are fully carb loaded - I deliberatley carb load over 3 days before a big cycle event, unless you carb load it's unlikely your glycogen storage is fully topped up.
To truly convert a significant amount of carbs into body fat would most likely need prolonged and excessive carb and calorie over-feeding or being on a glucose drip.4 -
nighthawk584 wrote: »My problem with "unhealthy" carbs, is my will power is tested to the extreme. Take pasta for instance, I could eat 10 servings at one time no problem. Same with bread. or bag of chips etc....(working on willpower is part of my journey to goal and beyond.) I'm getting better though..started out with 50 carbs a day and now average around 125-150 net , mostly from fruits and non starch veggies. I stay much more satisfied in that range.
I too can eat tons of pasta or bread - if I am just eating them with butter.
However, if I add a protein and a bulky vegetable like salad or broccoli, I will be satisfied with normal serving sizes.0 -
What is the problem with 32 coffees? That is only 256 calories.
Minus the added movement running to pee.5 -
Fruit and veggies are my main source of carbs.
Still eat some flour/grain based sources (bread, pasta, tortillas, potatoes, rice, etc) but very little because IMO they offer very little nutrituonal value and are high glycemic and are quickly converted to sugar which is then converted to fat if I do not burn enough energy to deplete the rise in blood sugar (glycogen) thereby created
As I said this is just my opinion and I expected push back about it here on MFP where there is a lot of "that's not true or proven" thinking that promotes a lot of normative group think on MFP.
I hold a lot of "for MFP" thinking that is not accepted by certain vocal participants on the forum. That's ok. I 'm old and exoerienced enuf not to GAF what others think.
I don't expect people to agree w/me and I am not trying to convince anyone to think as I do but w/o any dissenting opinion there is no questioning or creative thinking which is an anthma to me.
Believe me or not. I can only relate my n=1 experience and if it works for people who have never considered it b4 great. If not, that's ok too.
At least, the thought is out there for people who may never have considered it because they've been shouted down or were too afraid to mention or consider it because of the same.
Ciao!
8 -
What is the problem with 32 coffees? That is only 256 calories.
3 -
Fruit and veggies are my main source of carbs.
Still eat some flour/grain based sources (bread, pasta, tortillas, potatoes, rice, etc) but very little because IMO they offer very little nutrituonal value and are high glycemic and are quickly converted to sugar which is then converted to fat if I do not burn enough energy to deplete the rise in blood sugar (glycogen) thereby created
As I said this is just my opinion and I expected push back about it here on MFP where there is a lot of "that's not true or proven" thinking that promotes a lot of normative group think on MFP.
I hold a lot of "for MFP" thinking that is not accepted by certain vocal participants on the forum. That's ok. I 'm old and exoerienced enuf not to GAF what others think.
I don't expect people to agree w/me and I am not trying to convince anyone to think as I do but w/o any dissenting opinion there is no questioning or creative thinking which is an anthma to me.
Believe me or not. I can only relate my n=1 experience and if it works for people who have never considered it b4 great. If not, that's ok too.
At least, the thought is out there for people who may never have considered it because they've been shouted down or were too afraid to mention or consider it because of the same.
Ciao!
The problem with your opinion in this instance is it is factually incorrect. Believe me I get it. 10 years ago I was big into paleo and bought all this stuff book line and sinker.
As far as your n=1, it may very well have worked but not for the reasons you think...8 -
My favorite carbs are fruits and veggies. Garbanzo beans are my jam right now but there are so many!! I’m a vegetarian so carbs are life lol0
-
quiksylver296 wrote: »These.
Just looking at this made me cry a little inside. I miss my old frenemy.0 -
Fruit and veggies are my main source of carbs.
Still eat some flour/grain based sources (bread, pasta, tortillas, potatoes, rice, etc) but very little because IMO they offer very little nutrituonal value and are high glycemic and are quickly converted to sugar which is then converted to fat if I do not burn enough energy to deplete the rise in blood sugar (glycogen) thereby created
As I said this is just my opinion and I expected push back about it here on MFP where there is a lot of "that's not true or proven" thinking that promotes a lot of normative group think on MFP.
I hold a lot of "for MFP" thinking that is not accepted by certain vocal participants on the forum. That's ok. I 'm old and exoerienced enuf not to GAF what others think.
I don't expect people to agree w/me and I am not trying to convince anyone to think as I do but w/o any dissenting opinion there is no questioning or creative thinking which is an anthma to me.
Believe me or not. I can only relate my n=1 experience and if it works for people who have never considered it b4 great. If not, that's ok too.
At least, the thought is out there for people who may never have considered it because they've been shouted down or were too afraid to mention or consider it because of the same.
Ciao!
You... you say that like it’s a bad thing...
5 -
“You are entitled to your opinion. But you are not entitled to your own facts...”
― Daniel Patrick Moynihan6 -
As a good carb I prefer blue berries, frozen in hot weather instead of ice cream.1
-
All of them.
Especially porridge and good bread.
I have quinoa rather than cous cous these days.
Texture is similar, just as easy to cook, but it has more protein which is helpful for me.
I really don't have any time for the idea that all carbs are bad. The idea that oats, fruit and veg are bad for me is bonkers.0 -
I like porridge, corn meal, rice, crepes and fruit.0
-
😘🌮😘🌮😘🌮😘🌮😘🌮😘🌮😘🌮😘🌮😘🌮😘🌮😘🌮😘🌮😘🌮😘🌮😘🌮😘🌮!1
This discussion has been closed.
Categories
- All Categories
- 1.4M Health, Wellness and Goals
- 393.6K Introduce Yourself
- 43.8K Getting Started
- 260.3K Health and Weight Loss
- 175.9K Food and Nutrition
- 47.5K Recipes
- 232.5K Fitness and Exercise
- 431 Sleep, Mindfulness and Overall Wellness
- 6.5K Goal: Maintaining Weight
- 8.6K Goal: Gaining Weight and Body Building
- 153K Motivation and Support
- 8K Challenges
- 1.3K Debate Club
- 96.3K Chit-Chat
- 2.5K Fun and Games
- 3.8K MyFitnessPal Information
- 24 News and Announcements
- 1.1K Feature Suggestions and Ideas
- 2.6K MyFitnessPal Tech Support Questions