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In answer to your question, you'll probably get a variety of answers. I suggest indentifying your carb-tolerance. You can do that by identifying how your body responds to carbs in terms of types, amounts, and timing. Some folks can effectively handle more than others.
IMO, fast-acting carbs are best used around workouts. Some trainers prefer to take them during or after their gym session. I've gotten my best results consuming about 50g of dextrose just before beginning. This way, my blood is "loaded" with good stuff to feed my muscles while I train. Poliquin refers to this as "peri-workout" nutrition. Milos and Dorian advocate similar ideas. Training is about the only time during the day that I take in simple carbs when in serious training mode. Outside of that, I don't need many carbs to grow and/or maintain. Too much of even complex/"good" carbs just makes me look sloppy.
That said, some people can eat more carbs than most without issue. But, for most, reducing carbs is a very effective way to reduce fat. I suggest experimenting some. Try starting with the minimum: simple carbs at workout time, with maybe 50-100g more throughout the day. If you feel you need more, then gradually introduce small increases until you find a good amount for your goals.
As with most aspects of training and nutrition, carb intake is an individual thing that prohibits the accuracy of blanket statements.
