How much sugar daily for a 4000 calorie diet? (a search yielded nothing)

[The Mayor]

My question is simple, I need to know how much sugar i should allow myself daily with a 4000-5000 calorie a day diet?I take in about 250-300 grams of protein and close to the same in good carbs daily. I keep my foods fat content in check as well. By sugar I mean the sugars in juice,gatorade,cereal,most any drinks.

I don't drink soda or eat candy. and I have pretty BF% just wanna lean out a little more while still packing on quality pounds.

Thanks in advance,
DJ

[newlifter87]

all you need for drinks is milk and water, after workouts you can have like 60 grams from gatorade powder and that would be good. I would limit it and only allow yourself to eat anything sugarish in a 2 hour window after your workout. I havent ate sugary foods regularly for a year or two, but cheat meals are good once a week or 2 weeks is good for you.

[Luke530]

except for post-workout... the less sugar you get, the better. outside pre- and post-workout... 0 is optimal. stay away from juices and ANY cereal that contains more than 2g of sugar