EFAs help me!

dontsurfonmytur · 03-14-2006, 11:32 AM

Are natural pb, walnuts, and olive oil considered EFAs??
I have 3 tablestoons of flax seed in the morning in my shake, and some pb before bed, walnuts with my meal 2 and 3, and a very little olive oil with my dinner, also thinking about getting fish oil caps, is that enough?? (im cutting)

ALSO:: How much carbs should i be intaking, i weigh 166lbs, 5'11 or 6'0 and im cutting right now.
lift heavy 4 days a week, HIIT 1 day a week

**Emma-Leigh** · 03-14-2006, 02:22 PM

There are only 2 EFA's - and you can get some from these foods - you can read about it here (Fish Oil Caps).

And with regards to carbs - no one can tell you that. It is really an individual thing.

dontsurfonmytur · 03-14-2006, 03:34 PM

When should i take fish oil caps??

One per meal like 4 or 5 a day?

katt · 03-14-2006, 05:46 PM

I can't remember who, but I asked this same question and someone said to take them with your other meals with EFA's... I take mine (3 fish oil & 1 flax) with my meal 2, which includes my walnuts, c cheese & fruit....

Hopefully I'm taking them at the correct time.

**Emma-Leigh** · 03-14-2006, 08:39 PM

Taking 1 per meal is not needed.

Either split into am and pm (eg: 3 in the morning and 3 in the evening) or split them into 2-3 meals that have less fat during the day.

NEW_IN_THE_GAME · 03-15-2006, 01:49 AM

I take 2tblspoons flax 2 times a day, 6 fish oil caps 2 times a day. e.v.o.o with my salad. Nuts sometimes. and salmon. so i belive i am covered and i am 6'5 and 245 and also cutting.

katt · 03-15-2006, 09:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Emma-Leigh

Taking 1 per meal is not needed.

Either split into am and pm (eg: 3 in the morning and 3 in the evening) or split them into 2-3 meals that have less fat during the day.

So Emma - do you think the quantity that I am taking is an accurate one?? 3 fish oil & 1 flax? I'm 48, 5'4" & 128 lbs.... I have gained 4 lbs of lbm in the last 5 weeks and lost 2 lbs of fat... I'm trying to gain lbm

**Jodi** · 03-15-2006, 10:07 AM

6-8 caps per day would be better for the Fish oil. Flax is ok and not as important IMO

katt · 03-15-2006, 10:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jodi

6-8 caps per day would be better for the Fish oil. Flax is ok and not as important IMO

Thanks Jodi -

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03-14-2006, 02:22 PM	#2
Emma-Leigh Acting Normal... Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Different shades of black Posts: 5,554	There are only 2 EFA's - and you can get some from these foods - you can read about it here (Fish Oil Caps). And with regards to carbs - no one can tell you that. It is really an individual thing.
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03-14-2006, 03:34 PM	#3
dontsurfonmytur Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,013	When should i take fish oil caps?? One per meal like 4 or 5 a day?

03-14-2006, 05:46 PM	#4
katt Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 4,030 Photos: 37	I can't remember who, but I asked this same question and someone said to take them with your other meals with EFA's... I take mine (3 fish oil & 1 flax) with my meal 2, which includes my walnuts, c cheese & fruit.... Hopefully I'm taking them at the correct time.

03-14-2006, 08:39 PM	#5
Emma-Leigh Acting Normal... Moderator Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Different shades of black Posts: 5,554	Taking 1 per meal is not needed. Either split into am and pm (eg: 3 in the morning and 3 in the evening) or split them into 2-3 meals that have less fat during the day.
	~

03-15-2006, 10:07 AM	#8
Jodi Super Moderator Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 22,177 Photos: 1	6-8 caps per day would be better for the Fish oil. Flax is ok and not as important IMO