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legen-weightforit-dary asked: hey bud i saw your reply to my post i dont normally reply to these,but then realized that was the original. About 30mins later i added 'just fruit' so people wouldn't banned fruit altogether. Fruit consumed alone digest very rapidly. Hence the reason why breakfast should contain protein and complex carbs. Protein provides satiety and complex carbs are digested slower, so you feel full longer. I understand what your saying also about the glycemic index which is also true. enjoy your day :).

Hey, sorry it’s taken ages to get back to you.

I agree with what you wrote in your message to me: fruit will not keep you feeling full. Strictly speaking, fat is the slowest nutrient to digest, so if you’re looking for “fullness factor” look for healthy fats (let’s not start guzzling bacon fat…)

In your post, however, you said eating fruit would “spike” your insulin; I don’t believe you mentioned anything regarding fullness. It is that first statement with which I took issue and to which I responded.

I might have sounded rude — I tend to get carried away by the action. Sorry if it came off that way!

Alex

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iy-fit: beachchair-palmtree: justbreathe831: tone-happy-fit: Avoid eating fruit for breakfast. It will spike your insulin causing you to still feel hungry. Breakfast is the best time to eat carbohydrates such as oatmeal, wholegrain cereals or shredded wheat. You have the rest of the day to burn them off and can be used as fuel for your body and brain! MAJOR BULLSHIT To place all fruit in the same category is nonsensical. The glycemic index (GI) of foods reflect how quickly their carbohydrates are absorbed into the bloodstream. If you take a look at the GIs of different fruits, you will notice disparities. For example, apples have a GI of 38 while cherries are at 63. Generally, GIs under 55 are considered low, with the numbers closer to zero qualifying a slow absorption of sugar into the bloodstream. The slower sugar enters the bloodstream, the less of an insulin “spike” it will cause. As a side note, fruits contain precious vitamins and fiber that your body needs; as such, in moderation, they hold a place in a healthy diet. Furthermore, just because a product is labeled whole-grain or whole-wheat does not mean it will not “spike” your blood sugar (and consequently, insulin). For example, the average whole-wheat bread has a GI of 72. PS to author of post: if you’re going to take the time to put information out there, please at least make the effort of backing your claims or citing your source. Widespread falsitudes such as these are part of the problem, not the solution.

iy-fit:

beachchair-palmtree:

justbreathe831:

tone-happy-fit:

Avoid eating fruit for breakfast. It will spike your insulin causing you to still feel hungry. Breakfast is the best time to eat carbohydrates such as oatmeal, wholegrain cereals or shredded wheat. You have the rest of the day to burn them off and can be used as fuel for your body and brain!


MAJOR BULLSHIT

To place all fruit in the same category is nonsensical. The glycemic index (GI) of foods reflect how quickly their carbohydrates are absorbed into the bloodstream. If you take a look at the GIs of different fruits, you will notice disparities. For example, apples have a GI of 38 while cherries are at 63. Generally, GIs under 55 are considered low, with the numbers closer to zero qualifying a slow absorption of sugar into the bloodstream. The slower sugar enters the bloodstream, the less of an insulin “spike” it will cause. As a side note, fruits contain precious vitamins and fiber that your body needs; as such, in moderation, they hold a place in a healthy diet.

Furthermore, just because a product is labeled whole-grain or whole-wheat does not mean it will not “spike” your blood sugar (and consequently, insulin). For example, the average whole-wheat bread has a GI of 72.

PS to author of post: if you’re going to take the time to put information out there, please at least make the effort of backing your claims or citing your source. Widespread falsitudes such as these are part of the problem, not the solution.

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fitliv: I thought this comparison was necessary. Guys, being bloated does not mean you’ve gained weight! Sure, your weight for that moment may be a little higher, and you may not look as good, but no fat is gained.

fitliv:

I thought this comparison was necessary.

Guys, being bloated does not mean you’ve gained weight! Sure, your weight for that moment may be a little higher, and you may not look as good, but no fat is gained.

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chellerella asked: I can be your weight loss partner! I'm trying the low-carb diet as of today. I'm 5'3" and 130ish pounds. Let's do this.

YAY! I feel like I can do this better already.

We’ll be approaching low-carb together, then. I’ve been very loosely following it in the past days (fine, month) and am disillusioned though unsurprised to see I have not lost any weight. On the upside, I haven’t gained. In any case, it’s about time I reign myself in. And I’m so glad to have someone to hold me accountable and share the experience with!!

Do you have a specific weight goal? I can’t say on my part — I’m 128 now so maybe 120 to start… It all depends on what still jiggles.

Alex