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And honestly, the whole "it's good just because everyone else is doing it" logic is easily the most brilliant argument I've ever heard. 🙏 😁

crimsonfox26 said:I was mostly asking about what counts as "too much," and I brought up the rest just because of how fast everything breaks down—basically, how quickly your body burns through what you eat.

See, that’s exactly where the issue lies—it's all about the metabolic speed. Like, fructose from sodas or corn syrup is pretty nasty for you, whereas whole fruit is fine because the fiber slows down the digestion process.

crimsonfox26 said:Over 20 servings? 😲
Ugh, I hate having to Google stuff. I mean, it probably doesn't actually mean 20 individual pieces of fruit, right?

Honestly, it's not clear to me either. That study I read last night didn't specify the exact amount, so I'm guessing it means something like a few pieces of fruit per serving.

Matthew Alvarez77 said:Look, I don't see it that way, but hey, if that's what you're banking on, then just move on😉

Man, I'm not just making stuff up here. There are actual studies out there—just do a little digging, bro.😁

The whole glycemic index thing isn't even really tied to muscle growth via insulin spikes (honestly, most of that talk is just nonsense, and the insulin stuff is usually pretty misguided too).

I’ve noticed that whey can definitely kick my insulin up a notch, but personally, I don't see insulin itself having much to do with building muscle. It doesn't make a massive difference whether you toss some sugar in there or not. The only real long-term downside is just increasing your chances of dealing with diabetes down the road. Bro 😁

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crimsonfox26 said:How much fruit is actually "too much"?

My OB-GYN told me right at the start of my pregnancy to watch my fruit intake, but honestly, I feel like an athlete's body processes everything differently compared to a pregnant woman whose main exercise is maybe a light swim or a walk—or someone who isn't exercising at all because they're on bed rest.

Look, athlete or not, a regular person can probably eat over 20 servings of fruit without any issues (though you really should try to stick to organic if you can help it). I wouldn't know about pregnant women, though—never been there myself.
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Matthew Alvarez77 said:heheh I don't think it works quite like that. 😉

Insulin isn't strictly tied to carbs. For instance, things like meat and eggs can spike insulin quite a bit (sometimes even more than foods loaded with simple carbs), even though they have almost zero carbohydrates.

Even when you look at it from a muscle-building perspective, insulin doesn't really play a huge role in anabolism—it might affect catabolism, sure.

So, adding sugars to your whey is pretty pointless, and in the long run, it could actually be counterproductive. ☕

Jeffrey White7 said:Try swapping out one of your rice meals for a serving of fructose, then hit me back in a month or two and let me know how you're actually feeling. 👍

I've already swapped things out; I'm eating plenty of fruit these days and keeping the rice to a minimum. 😬

Jeffrey White7 said:The answer might actually surprise you, but yeah, fructose can definitely cause weight gain😁 so unfortunately, it's something you really ought to steer clear of.

It honestly surprises me though, because I personally never seem to put on any weight. In my book, it's the total calories that make you pack on the pounds, not just the fructose itself.🤔

Matthew Alvarez77 said:Honestly, tossing in some simple sugars after a workout—like dextrose or maltodextrin—isn't a bad move if you want to replenish those glycogen stores. Plus, getting that insulin spike helps shuttle the protein you're drinking into your muscles more effectively. Just don't go overboard, obviously. I usually just throw in my scoop of whey and maybe half a scoop of dextrose. Side note: if you're currently cutting weight, you’ll probably be keeping your carbs super low, which you likely already know, but I'd suggest limiting them strictly to your training window. On rest days? I wouldn't even bother with them; I'd just stick to fats and protein.
there you go, hope that clears things up 🙂

Bro, whey spikes insulin 😁

Matthew Alvarez77 said:Seriously, why on earth so much fruit?

Because it’s healthy, man. 🤔

Since you guys seem to love a good debate so much, I figured I’d throw a topic out there for everyone to chew on.

Since I’m just getting started here and haven't really said much yet, I figured I should probably drop a link to the absolute best source of information out there. It’s pretty much the gold standard if you want to actually know what you're doing. 😬

Metabolism. It’s one of those words that gets thrown around constantly in fitness circles, usually by people trying to sell you a "magic" supplement or a crazy diet plan, but when you actually sit down and look at what it is, it’s honestly kind of fascinating. It isn't just some single switch in your body that's either "on" or "off"—it’s more like a massive, complex web of chemical reactions happening inside your cells every single second of your life. Basically, everything your body does—from breathing and pumping blood to thinking about why you ate an entire bag of chips at midnight—is powered by metabolism. It breaks down into two main processes: anabolism and catabolism. Anabolism is the building side, where your body uses energy to construct things like muscle tissue or store fat for later. Catabolism is the breakdown side, where your body tears apart molecules (like the food you just ate) to release the energy needed to keep the lights on. It’s a constant, delicate balancing act. A lot of people get obsessed with "speeding up" their metabolism, as if they can just kickstart it like a broken lawnmower. While things like muscle mass and thyroid function definitely play a role in how much energy you burn at rest, it’s not as simple as just drinking more black coffee. It’s a deeply biological process influenced by genetics, age, and even how much sleep you’re getting. It’s less about finding a shortcut and more about understanding how your internal engine actually runs.

Jeffrey White7 said:Watch out for all that fructose. ☕

Yeah, and? What's the worst that could happen? Is someone actually going to gain weight or get sick just from eating too much fruit? 😁

LeoHAPPINESS said:Basically, Swami Urgay teaches people how to be self-reliant—to really put in the work, stay disciplined, and engage deeply so they can build themselves up into healthy, happy, and creative human beings.

I actually know two guys who were initiated and have been practicing this stuff for a while now, but honestly? Both of them are out there drinking, smoking, and just living pretty messy lives. I'm not totally sure if there's a direct link to their practice or not, but in my experience, getting into a regular meditation routine usually helps pull a person away from those kinds of bad habits.