While cookies, cakes, and candies have long had a reputation as enemies of thighs and waistlines, some other sweeteners have acquired reputations as “health foods.” 

Many who would never consider adding white table sugar to a recipe don’t hesitate to add scoops of brown sugar.

Sugar doesn't have be totally avoided, would never recommend that; but brown sugar, like many other types of sugar, is essentially the same as common table sugar. 

Really, the problem with sugar isn't the calories. Like other carbohydrates, sugar is 4 calories per gram. (Some sweets, like chocolate though, are high in both sugar and fats) The problem is, sugars can cause fluctuations in blood sugar levels. These fluctuations can ultimately increase appetite and sugar cravings.

The most effective strategy is to consume these sugars before, during or after your workouts. The sugar will more likely end up being used or stored by the muscles as opposed to not being used after consumption and turning into stored fat.

Before you try some crazy calorie deprivation diet. Or eliminating your fav foods for short term success, only to have the weight come back on when you eat again....

Hit me up!!! There are better ways to burn fat get that well-conditioned body you dream of.