Erik, that was very interesting. To summarize it for people. The addition of high fructose corn syrup to Soda, Juices, Foods plays a huge roll in the current rate of obesity in America. Back in the days when Americans were getting all their sucrose(sugar) from fruits and vegetables, we were 25lbs lighter on average. I believe the sugar intake of the average American has quadrupled due to all the MAN MADE products today. Sugar turns into fat. Before you eat that processed food or drink that soda, take a look at the ingredients.
Just to be clear, fruits and veggies are the best source of fructose(sugar) because they are loaded with fiber and nutrients.
All this reminds me of a couple things that are historically correct:
The GOVERNMENT pushed us to use MARGARIN over butter... then years later it was discovered that real butter is actually less harmful because our bodies can break it down unlike the margarin...
The GOVERNMENT pushed us to drink orange juice with our bowl of cereal --- over, eating bacon and eggs for breakfast...
But everyone should (they don't) know that PROTEIN is better for you than the OJ/Cereal if you ARE NOT going to go out and do some exercise.... The OJ/Cereal combo is sugar and carbs that if you don't need/use immediately - are just stored as fat. But we all THOUGHT - because someone else told us - it was "right" - that the OJ/Cereal was a far healthier breakfast! NOT!
A common sense approach to eating really isn't that difficult. Moderation is the key, we all know that, but just sticking to it is the hard part. Its good to have a day when you can pig out if you want, just remember to put in the work to deserve it.
Very cool thread guys. The timing is funny because I have changed my health focus radically in the last 6 months. I'm 6' and weighed 252 at my heaviest in 2010. I'm such a busy person, I knew I could only focus on a couple changes and stay the course. Of course different things work for different people, but here was my recipe.
-dropped sodas
-jog 6 miles a week (2 nights)
-in the gym for 90 minutes for weight training (2 nights)
-Breakfast is one scoop of ultra lean protien powder in a glass of nonfat milk (tastes exactly like a Wendys frostie!) and a cup of coffee (some things I can't quit)
-making better choices at lunch and reasonable portions at dinner
-take sleep seriously
I weigh 226 and my size 36 jeans can slide off me. It's been pretty easy really. It's all about moderation and making better choices. I'm amazed at the muscle mass that's been relatively easy to gain, but more importantly how my imfamous short temper has been tamed. Somebody above said it all starts will health and they were dead on.
Erik, that was very interesting. To summarize it for people. The addition of high fructose corn syrup to Soda, Juices, Foods plays a huge roll in the current rate of obesity in America. Back in the days when Americans were getting all their sucrose(sugar) from fruits and vegetables, we were 25lbs lighter on average. I believe the sugar intake of the average American has quadrupled due to all the MAN MADE products today. Sugar turns into fat. Before you eat that processed food or drink that soda, take a look at the ingredients.
Just to be clear, fruits and veggies are the best source of fructose(sugar) because they are loaded with fiber and nutrients.
So, you're telling me that those 3 NOS's a day ain't good for me?!?!? LOL!!
Naa, really I only drink one prolly once every week or two! I have started to drink more water instead of sweet tea tho!! Can't hurt for sure!!
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