I Want Candy!!! Remember that song?

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Registered: 05-29-2009
I Want Candy!!! Remember that song?
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Mon, 07-06-2009 - 11:57pm

Well it's time to start singing it again - check this.........



Candy... The Secret to a Better Workout?

By Carrie Barker | June 22, 2009



NBA Champion Lakers’ player Lamar Odom credits candy for sweetening his on-court performance. This infamous sweet tooth is known for eating entire bags of chocolate or jellybeans the day of a game.


In an interview with the AP Odom said, "It's funny because the games I played well were the games where I ate candy for breakfast. It's the reason why I got double digits in points and rebounds. I guess I'm going to have to eat candy for breakfast in order to play well."


Sounds wrong, doesn’t it? An article in the New York Times did a little investigation about Odom’s king-sized sugar binging. They found research that actually proved the power of sugar improving athletic performance. Just a 180-calorie candy bar right before a workout was found to increase output more than water alone.


Now before you pour milk over a bowl of M&M’s here is a breakdown of what to eat when for an all-star workout:



  • Two to three hours before: A solid meal, including protein and complex carbs. It will give you long-term energy. Think a sandwich, yogurt or a smoothie.


  • 30 minutes before: Yes, it’s okay to have sugar here. Don’t reach for the king-sized candy bar though. Try fruit instead, it has the nutrients you need for recovery later, plus your blood sugar level will stay even rather than a quick spike. An apple or 100 percent fruit juice are your best options.


  • During: H2Ohhh! It’s key to stay hydrated, so avoid losing focus and cool off with a chug of water. “If you’ll be at it for longer than 60 minutes, you need a sports drink to keep you going. It has a steady supply of readily available carbs that are your body’s preferred fuel,” said iVillage diet and nutrition expert Madelyn Fernstrom Ph.D., CNS.


  • After: Go for just water if you’re trying to lose weight. Otherwise, choose some protein and easily digestible carbs, like whole-grain cereal and low-fat milk.


     


    Moral of the story: Yeah, maybe a Kit Kat can give your workout a little boost but, nutrient rich foods and proper meals will do your body much more good. 

    ~ liz


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    yougogirl

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    Tue, 07-07-2009 - 12:39am
    Yum & YaY, LOL
    I remember that song & will be happy to oblige :)

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    Registered: 04-27-2004
    Tue, 07-07-2009 - 6:56am
    "I want Candy" is all I can remember of the song, don't think I heard it much on the radio.

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    Tue, 07-07-2009 - 5:37pm
    Kewl - I was worried no one else would know what I was talking about LOL

    ~ liz


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    yougogirl

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    Tue, 07-07-2009 - 5:39pm

    Fruit is healthier - most definately.
    But it's nice to know it's okay to have a treat now and again.


    I guess it all goes back to what we've been saying 4evah!


    "MODERATION IS THE KEY"


     


    yougogirl

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    Registered: 04-27-2004
    Tue, 07-07-2009 - 5:55pm
    Yep!

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    Registered: 05-15-2003
    Tue, 07-07-2009 - 9:32pm
    I'd rather eat the snickers!

    Nadine - deenie1979

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    Tue, 07-07-2009 - 10:46pm

    I like a banana in the morning before a run.
    And a kit kat with a cuppa coffee when I get back LOL


     


    yougogirl

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    Wed, 07-08-2009 - 1:02am

    Dang!! I was


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    Wed, 07-08-2009 - 3:35pm
    I do remember that song, Bow Wow Wow!
    Gae
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    Registered: 05-29-2009
    Wed, 07-08-2009 - 5:31pm

    Hey Gae!

     


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