Mon, Jul-14-08, 08:48
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I've decided
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Plan: LC
Stats: 235/137.6/130
BF:haven't a clue
Progress: 93%
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I usually try to take two teaspoons of Carlson's "The Very Finest" Lemon Flavoured Liquid Fish Oil daily - but I don't include this in my calorie counting.
According to Lyle McDonald, author of "The Rapid Fat Loss Handbook" - these omega 3's are very important - keeping the body burning body fat, helpful to the metabolism, and of course - upping the intake of omega-3's relative to omega-6 fats.
If I were you, I might consider spreading out the supplemental oils across various meals (this is recommended as well in Lyle McDonald's book, "The Rapid Fat Loss Handbook"), that way you're getting a nice dose of fats with each meal, leaving you feeling more satisfied at mealtimes. I guess what I'm saying is that I wouldn't take the oils just as a morning and bedtime supplement - I'd spread them out, and take them with my meals throughout the day. That way, if you're cutting back on calories a bit - you'll still feel a bit more satisfied because of having these EFA's at mealtimes.
I've noticed that there's a whole lot of food available that's low carb and lower in calories - over time, the composition of one's diet changes when starting to look at calories at the end run of this weight loss journey we're all on. Keep the essential oils - use them as a tool to help you feel more satisfied at mealtimes. Add more veggies and so on. Keep up with the minimum protein levels. Make minor cutbacks on other kinds of foods - ie. added fats.
No, I'm not advocating low-fat - I'm suggesting making the fats (the supplemental oils) work for you as you start to look at calories.
Hmm...not sure if this is helpful - just thinking aloud here really. I don't have any research or science or links.
Sara
Last edited by Citruskiss : Mon, Jul-14-08 at 09:01.
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