Hey...as long as he said it's okay.
Have you seen those corn syrup ads on TV?
You know the one that claims “high fructose corn syrup is okay in moderation.”
My bullshit meter damn near exploded before the 38 second commercial ended.
The funny thing is most people probably ran to the fridge to mow through a case of HI-C Fruit Punch “juice” boxes shortly after because “that commercial is sooo right brah.”
Judging by the rate of obsesity in America, I am going to say it’s safe to say that we aren’t so good at judging what the fuck moderation is. One popsicle-yes, that’s moderate…
But who is just eating ONE popsicle? I mean honestly. Hood knows us so well, they even package two together.
Now, I’m not one of those no sugar freaks. I like a popsicle on a hot summer day, or the occasional Margarita (rocks & salt)…but I eat healthy everyday, so it won’t throw me off course so much – but what about the people that aren’t?
My point is: We need to be eating healthy in the first place before they go giving the OK. Let us figure it out on our own through proper dieting that a sugary snack is okay here and there.
The moment a cheesy ad like this says go for it…well, shit, people are going to do it FULL THROTTLE!
Like the old saying goes…give an inch, they take a mile…same concept, ya dig?
A commercial like that is far more powerful in the opposite way than telling us that broccoli is good in heaping dump-truck loads.
True statement, of course… but not so powerful because most people don’t like the taste of broccoli and probably think that would be overexaggerating.
So I figured I would share with you a few tips on how to keep sugar in your diet without throwing you off track – only because I got your back and I am not afraid to tell you the truth.
…just wait until December comes around.
Fruit
Sure, fruit has sugar in it and when all is said and done-sugar is sugar. It is broken down the same, stored/absorbed the same and digested the same. What differentiates fruit is the added fiber, antioxidants, vitamins and minerals that they contain. So instead of satisfying your sweet tooth with a Fun-Dip laced Fruit-Roll Up… bite into an apple or a banana.
Post-Workout
This is the window of opportunity. The rules in regards to sugar can be bent.
Think quick. Think recovery. Think growth.
You want to take in quick absorbing protein, such as whey. You also want to consume quick absorbing carbs, such as white bread, fruit, fruit preserves or fruit juice. Take fat out of the equation, because it’ll only slow the replenishment process down.
Morning Glory
Step 1.) Take your morning piss…you know, the one where you have to do a handstand to get it in the bowl.
Step 2.) Blend up a whey shake and ingest some simple sugars and complex carbs to replenish glycogen and spike insulin. This will also help sustain energy throughout the beginning portion of your day… which is most likely catching reruns of Scooby-Doo.
A wise choice would be a whey shake, a bowl of oats mixed with a cup of fruit OR a whey shake blended with skim milk and fruit.
Because first thing in the morning you’re in a catabolic state and all of your stores are depleted, it is imperative to get in a protein-carb combination as soon as possible.
Cheat Meal
As yes – the cheat meal. This is when all rules are broken and the flood gates are open. This is a great opportunity to pack in those calories that you have been watching so carefully. Sweets are somewhat encouraged. This will max out glycogen levels, aid in leptin sensitivity and give a much needed mental rest to eating like a human specimen.
There are two ways that you can go about this
1. All out shit-fest. Some people do well with this method…others don’t. Some go overboard and are left soft and bloated for a few days. This doesn’t work for me. The guilt factor usually doesn’t help either.
2. Bigger portions of your current meal plan. I typically follow this with some added goods.
*The key is to experiment and mess around with these two methods to figure out your cheat meal sweet spot (sorry for the pun).
Regardless of which one you choose, get in a workout on this day to utilize the added calories and energy. It will only help promote further muscle growth. Remember that when glycogen stores are full and insulin is spiked you are in a prime anabolic state, making it the perfect time to throw some lead around.
…You make even break some personal records.
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So next time you see that ad on TV, go to their contact page and tell them I said to go suck on a high-fructose corn syrup popsicle.
Sugar, like alcohol, is a tough thing to consume “in moderation”…because like Frank the Tank once said…
“It’s so good once it hits your lips!”
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Nailed it! If you tell people something they love is “ok in moderation” you just know they’ll go ape shit over it. The problem is that nobody has a freakin clue what “in moderation” actually means. It’s subjective too. Pizza in moderation is a couple of slices. But what about toppings? Or crust? Sweets in moderation is a bar of chocolate a week. But what kind of chocolate? The pb and cocoa kind? Or white? Or whatever else they think up. In short, if we knew what “in moderation” actually meant and applied it, we’d be much better off…
@ Bill right on man…moderation is different with everyone, so it’s important to find what works for ya
Mike – solid post as always my man! Btw – your sense of humor is killing me – I bet if I met you in person I’d have DOMS from laughing too hard lol!
Yavor
Great post! Very true!