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Fish oil use within the carb cycling diet
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Posted by: Monolith
Is the fat from fish oil, taken at 10-20g/day, counted as part of the carb cycling diet? i.e., using the basic program (4 meals of lean protein, 2 of a higher fat protein), does taking 10g of fish oil substitute for other fat sources that you would otherwise take (PB, flax, mayo, etc)?
One of the descriptions i read was a little unclear on whether the fish oil was viewed as an extra supplement or as an actual fat source.
Posted by: calalily1972
The only fat you need in carb cycling is from 2 fatty protein meals a day or 1 fatty protein meal and 1 T. Flax or 2T. natty PB. Then 20G of fish oil. I don't mean 20G of EPA/DHA but actually 20 caps each cap=1G Fat each.
No other fat is needed. You can use a bit of cream for coffee if desired.
Posted by: bludevil
It's viewed as an actual fat source. 10 to 20g is what you should shoot for. If you don't take in 2 higher fatty protiens (ie beef, steak etc) then you'll want to add in 2 additional fats ie natty pb.
sorry jodi, must have posted at the same time.
Posted by: Monolith
Excellent. Thanks you two. 
Posted by: Jill
Doesnt TP say you can use mayo as a fat source too?
Posted by: bludevil
Yeah mayo is an acceptable fat source. You can click on Jodi's sig "Guide to Cutting, Bulking & Maintenance" to view TP's carb cycling diet.
Posted by: calalily1972
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Originally posted by Jill
Doesnt TP say you can use mayo as a fat source too?
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Yes, but that's not additional. You can use mayo in place of a high fat protein for one of your 2 fattier protein meals.
Posted by: Monolith
Alright, one more question...
Tell me if i'm understanding this correctly:
Protein and fat consumption stays relatively constant throughout the high, low, and no carb days. The only macro that fluctuates is the carbs. On low and no carb days, total cals will be significantly lower than high carb days, as neither fat or protein increase to compensate for the decrease in carbs. Right?
I searched a few of the journals, and im pretty sure thats correct, but just wanted to make sure.
Posted by: calalily1972
You are correct. Hence the name Carb Cycling 
Posted by: Monolith
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Originally posted by Jodi
You are correct. Hence the name Carb Cycling
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Ive made some stupid assumptions before... so i figured i was better safe than sorry.
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