sugar in my coffee?

**wilson9d** · 02-11-2008, 05:45 PM

I like sugar in my coffee before I workout in the morning is that sabotaging my results? I read a post yesterday that said sugar after a work out spikes insulin and forces your body to store fat? Is that accurate? If it is, are all types of food converted to fat or just carbs?

I have been eating lots of protein and some whole grains thinking it would promote muscle growth but I am not watching my sugar. I have not cut carbs way down because i want to put on muscle. my thought is that if i eat some carbs (whole grains) and lots of protien i will build more muscle. Carb=engery, protien= muscle.

Does that soud right?

**wilson9d** · 02-11-2008, 06:56 PM

bump

**novastepp** · 02-11-2008, 07:01 PM

don't use sugar. use splenda if you need it. but you don't want to eat anything if you are doing moderate morning cardio work.

**wilson9d** · 02-11-2008, 07:27 PM

i lift heavy for about 1.5 hours then do 30 to 40 min of intense cardio. i eat a whole wheat begal and about 40gm of whey to jump start my Metabolism. i dont have a problem waiting till after i work out would that be more effective for fat loss?

**ecto9** · 02-11-2008, 07:41 PM

There is an advantage to spiking your insulin to shuttle nutrients ie: protein and that, into your muscles and that is right after your workout when they're primed for it. I can tell you it worked for me as far as putting weight on. Not all the time just after an aneorobic workout.

**wilson9d** · 02-11-2008, 07:46 PM

I work out in the morning is eating before good or bad ?

**novastepp** · 02-11-2008, 08:27 PM

ok i thought u were just doing cardio. YES YOU NEED TO EAT before working out. heavy on carbs and protein. and forget about all that insulin crap. not really a factor unless you are injecting exogenous amounts. carbs and protein before and after you workout.

**wilson9d** · 02-11-2008, 08:34 PM

Right on! eat is my second favorite word!

**wilson9d** · 02-11-2008, 08:35 PM

i just posted my diet a second ago can you tell me what you think please?

**novastepp** · 02-12-2008, 10:33 AM

done

**Columbus** · 02-12-2008, 11:53 AM

Originally Posted by novastepp

ok i thought u were just doing cardio. YES YOU NEED TO EAT before working out. heavy on carbs and protein. and forget about all that insulin crap. not really a factor unless you are injecting exogenous amounts. carbs and protein before and after you workout.

Agreed......except you dont need to go HEAVY...you def. need something......oats and whey are a solid choice

**novastepp** · 02-12-2008, 01:00 PM

for me i eat more pre workout then i do PWO.

**Columbus** · 02-12-2008, 01:33 PM

some can...I can't....matter of fact 90% of my cals come after training cause I am not only ravishing, but it;s the time to repair, replenish and get ready for the next day

**novastepp** · 02-12-2008, 03:52 PM

i will look for many articles that Giants found that explain why a larger carb load pre workout is more beneficial for gains.

**wilson9d** · 02-12-2008, 10:16 PM

Thanks. I have to work out in the am because of work so all of my cals come later in the day. I try to cut back after 4pm so i dont have lot in my system to turn to fat in my sleep.