When should I take my EFA's?

bowser · 07-30-2006, 02:54 PM

Hey everyone, I was wondering what is the best time to take my EFA's: I'm cutting, and here's my usual schedule, also I appreciate critiques. I'm 5'11", 170 lbs, and 22 yrs old.

Breakfast: 400 calories, oatmeal, whey & fruit
Lift
Post W/O: 300 calories, fruit, isolate & a few complex carbs
Meal: 400 calories, chicken, whole wheat pasta & vegetables
Meal: 300 calories, chicken & whole wheat something
Cardio: 30 mins of hard cardio, done about 3 hours after previous meal
Meal: 300 calories, chicken and vegetables, maybe a few carbs

So my total is 1700 calories (10 for every lb.), should I reduce it by 200 so when I take my EFA's my total will be 1700?

P.s, I love this site, thanks for everyone's help!

**Jodi** · 08-02-2006, 10:29 AM

Other than PWO, you should be getting EFA's in every meal.

bowser · 08-02-2006, 01:20 PM

Ok thanks, should I split up 1 serving throughout the day then? Each serving has 7 grams omega 3 and 3 grams omega 6

**Jodi** · 08-02-2006, 01:56 PM

Each serving of what? Fish oil, flax oil, flax seeds? What are you taking for EFA's?

**Jodi** · 08-02-2006, 01:58 PM

I made a mistake above. IMHO - I think a small amount of fats should be added to PWO for those that are cutting. For bulking and maintenance, no fats PWO.

Boost777 · 08-02-2006, 05:44 PM

Why no fats post workout for bulkers?

bowser · 08-02-2006, 11:52 PM

Flax seed oil...btw thanks for the help!

**Jodi** · 08-03-2006, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boost777

Why no fats post workout for bulkers?

It slows down the digestion so therefore you don't get the insulin spike. I think fat for bulkers is fine PWO for those trying to stay super lean during their bulk but optimally for bigger gains, no fat PWO is the best option for bulkers.

Focus · 08-03-2006, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jodi

It slows down the digestion so therefore you don't get the insulin spike. I think fat for bulkers is fine PWO for those trying to stay super lean during their bulk but optimally for bigger gains, no fat PWO is the best option for bulkers.

+1
You CAN get away with EFA's in every meal, but it is best to isolate them into every meal except for PWO.
Fat is actually beneficial in PWO shakes, but only in a rediculously small amount. Whey protein contains a small portion of fat, which is just the right amount. Too much fat, as the others have mentioned, will slow things down.

**CowPimp** · 08-03-2006, 10:08 PM

I also take the eat EFAs at every meal except my PWO meal approach. I also limit my intake pre-workout a little bit, though there is some fat because oatmeal inherently contains some fat and I use 2% milk instead of skim milk. I also use whey protein concentrate/isolate blend which contains a bit of fat as well.

Of course, I also consume my pre-workout meal about an hour before working out, and I sip on my PWO shake a little bit at the beginning and during my workout. This limits my need to streamline digestion with fats pre-workout.

07-30-2006, 02:54 PM	#1
bowser Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: CA baby, believe that Posts: 7	When should I take my EFA's? Hey everyone, I was wondering what is the best time to take my EFA's: I'm cutting, and here's my usual schedule, also I appreciate critiques. I'm 5'11", 170 lbs, and 22 yrs old. Breakfast: 400 calories, oatmeal, whey & fruit Lift Post W/O: 300 calories, fruit, isolate & a few complex carbs Meal: 400 calories, chicken, whole wheat pasta & vegetables Meal: 300 calories, chicken & whole wheat something Cardio: 30 mins of hard cardio, done about 3 hours after previous meal Meal: 300 calories, chicken and vegetables, maybe a few carbs So my total is 1700 calories (10 for every lb.), should I reduce it by 200 so when I take my EFA's my total will be 1700? P.s, I love this site, thanks for everyone's help!

08-02-2006, 10:29 AM	#2
Jodi Moderator Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 22,260 Photos: 1	Other than PWO, you should be getting EFA's in every meal.
	Essence EFA

08-02-2006, 01:56 PM	#4
Jodi Moderator Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 22,260 Photos: 1	Each serving of what? Fish oil, flax oil, flax seeds? What are you taking for EFA's?
	Essence EFA

08-02-2006, 01:58 PM	#5
Jodi Moderator Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 22,260 Photos: 1	I made a mistake above. IMHO - I think a small amount of fats should be added to PWO for those that are cutting. For bulking and maintenance, no fats PWO.
	Essence EFA

08-02-2006, 05:44 PM	#6
Boost777 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 182	Why no fats post workout for bulkers?
Boost777 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 182

08-02-2006, 01:20 PM	#3
bowser Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: CA baby, believe that Posts: 7	Ok thanks, should I split up 1 serving throughout the day then? Each serving has 7 grams omega 3 and 3 grams omega 6

08-02-2006, 11:52 PM	#7
bowser Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: CA baby, believe that Posts: 7	Flax seed oil...btw thanks for the help!

08-03-2006, 10:08 PM	#10
CowPimp Fueled by Testosterone Moderator Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Silver Spring, MD Posts: 15,438	I also take the eat EFAs at every meal except my PWO meal approach. I also limit my intake pre-workout a little bit, though there is some fat because oatmeal inherently contains some fat and I use 2% milk instead of skim milk. I also use whey protein concentrate/isolate blend which contains a bit of fat as well. Of course, I also consume my pre-workout meal about an hour before working out, and I sip on my PWO shake a little bit at the beginning and during my workout. This limits my need to streamline digestion with fats pre-workout.
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