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I'm under 10% BF, workout less than 2 hours a week, and drink a soda/energy drink daily. BUT, I also workout smart, and eat 'fairly' clean throughout the day. Personal experience mean nothing. Look at a personal that eats mainly processed foods like white bread, and then look at someone that eats mainly whole foods. Which…
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"Sugar-free" products are just as bad, and I would argue that they are actually worse. While they do not have calories, they contain artificial sweaters that are pretty toxic for your body. They also cause the same hormonal response that sugar would. As a result your body turns on it's fat storage. Sugars are not all the…
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I encourage everyone to do some research on the topic before commenting and possibly effecting other people's decisions. Please do some research on sugar's effects on: Testosterone HGH Leptin Glucagon Thyroxine Epinephrine
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Yes.
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It's pretty simple. Eat less than you burn - lose weight Eat less processed and high GI foods - lose fat Eat less calories while eating a high GI diet - lose muscle, gain fat If you want to lose weight, eat whatever you want. If you want to look good, reduce the sugar.
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Like I said, what you put into your body affects how many calories you burn. The second, and more important thing to consider is how insulin shuts off the fat burning hormones. This results in skinny- at, or just regular fat
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Stay away from any Slim Fast, or similar shake. They are very bad for you. If you take anything, take a high quality whey protein. Just remember they are supplements, and not meal replacements. It is also very important to intake whole food with these. Protein shakes on their own will digest too quickly, and can actually…
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Yes, bread IS fattening. I hate to break it to all you carb addicts, but the carbs in bread are extremely refined and are almost identical to table sugar. That "whole grain" bread is not much better. Calories and not created the same. Processed carbs, like bread, digest extremely fast and spike blood sugar levels, which in…
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Yes, absolutely exercise on those days if you can. It will help balance your hormones. As far as sleeping aides. I would stay away from any prescription or OTC sleeping pills. Avoid caffeine during the day, even in the morning if you can. Avoid eating late in the evening. Stay off the computer before you go to bed. If you…
