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    • AppfaffA
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      I believe Mcl is correct - as far as I can remember - artificial sweeteners - as to my understanding, can elicit an insulin release similar to actual sweeteners - the REALLY bad thing that there are no "calories" for the body to process thru this release and forcefully stores any access sugars already present in the body, turning them Into stored fat.

      Someone explained that to me a few years ago and it stuck with me - you'd prob have to fact check my explanation though lol

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      • mclaincauseyM
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        Yeah, that's what insulin does–it doesn't make blood sugar go away, it converts it into fat. That's why mainstream diabetic recommendations are so ridiculous: eat whole grains, which have a high glycemic index except for barley and a few other examples, and just take insulin to regulate your blood sugar. This is a recipe for obesity and obesity related illness. What they should be recommending is to each foods which don't make your blood sugar spike (which have a negligible glycemic load).

        Think it, be it.

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        • bagley920B
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          What about honey or other natural sugars? Same effect?

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          If I am not I, who will be? -Henry David Thoreau

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          • S
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            Great info on the artifical sweetners, if someone re-finds the source it'd be appreciated. I've always felt they were too good to be true, but never figured out how/why.

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            • mclaincauseyM
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              I guess the question needs to be framed with each individual sweetener, but I found one on Splenda: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/261179.php

              Think it, be it.

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                thanks

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                • derivative666D
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                  Started Skogg System again last night. Ouch!!!!

                  "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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                  • ChrisC
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                    First day back after some time off always leaves my hamstrings feeling destroyed.  But in a good way.  I think.

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                    • derivative666D
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                      Haha Yes! Hamstrings are sore as hell in a good way

                      "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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                      • tigerpacT
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                        Trying to work a day or two of running into the normal gym routine.  Didn't used to care for it and still don't 🙂  And I still firmly believe the 'anybody can run a marathon after training' thing is a crock!

                        Also, I believe Stevia doesn't have the same insulin trigger as the other fake sugars.

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                        • AppfaffA
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                          @tigerpac:

                          Trying to work a day or two of running into the normal gym routine.  Didn't used to care for it and still don't 🙂  And I still firmly believe the 'anybody can run a marathon after training' thing is a crock!

                          Also, I believe Stevia doesn't have the same insulin trigger as the other fake sugars.

                          Running, especially Short (100-800m) interval repeats are extremely productive as a supplement to a Strength training regimen. People that Lift Heavy and Run fast are often the fittest people.

                          Ironically, I knew someone that ran a marathon off nothing except 3-4 Mile training runs (2x a week) and a LOT of interval / strength training.  He didn't finish very fast, but finished and got the free beer and medal afterwards lol

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                          • AppfaffA
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                            ^^

                            Here is a pic of the poor SOB around mile 22 after some friends decided to join in for support.

                            lol

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                            • tigerpacT
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                              ^my nightmare lol

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                                Very random (good random) that not only do you have the story, but the picture to go along with it, nice!

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                                • AppfaffA
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                                  Lol

                                  In short - that poor young lad was me lol

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                                  • S
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                                    ohhh was "for a friend" styles. I get it. Laughed my ass off at you're owning up to it, then re-read your original statement. Much respect 🙂

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                                    • AppfaffA
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                                      Lol I figured someone may have caught it with the photo haha

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                                      • AppfaffA
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                                        If anyone lives in Alexandria, Virginia - I think Rudy Nielson (a coach form some CrossFit Games athletes) could rock some Iron Heart gear! IH-9526V perhaps?

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                                        • summ3rhaysS
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                                          @Appfaff:

                                          ^^

                                          Here is a pic of the poor SOB around mile 22 after some friends decided to join in for support.

                                          Love it.  It hits a little too close to home. I've been working on my overall fitness and not training for the races. I run about once a month and it's usually a race of some sort.

                                          IG: summ3rhays & Indigobleed

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                                          • AppfaffA
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                                            Nice work Summ3r!  It's all about staying healthy and having fun with it-

                                            Finally after some much needed time away from the barbell I've hoped back on The Outlaw Way program - holy quads batman - in wrecked!

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