posted February 14, 2000 11:53 AM            

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I read on old article recently by Will Brink where he stated that after upping his intake of flaxseed oil to two tablespoons per day his body fat went down 2% in 8 weeks(without cardio). There was no change in his weight either so he put on some muscle. Anyone experience something similar?

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posted February 14, 2000 11:56 AM            

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I haven't heard of that but let me know if there is any proof to it. Flaxeed oil as far as I knew was supposed to help your skin condition. As well as digestion.

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posted February 14, 2000 11:57 AM            

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First of all, how was he measuring his BF? 2% is a margin-of-error number for all but the most exact of methods.

I've taken flax seed oil (I believe MQ carries it) and it really seemed to make me "feel" better. I had great workouts and more energy just all around.

It's definitely really good stuff. Lot's of non-bodybuilders take it to 'cause it's so good for you.

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posted February 14, 2000 12:06 PM            

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I have heard of similar claims of fat loss. But, that also can be had by just adding some fat to your diet. Many people make the mistake of cutting out fat entirely (as much as possible) and their body forgets how to metablolize it. Flaxseed is one of the best oils around, it contains the neccesary fats. Can't think of the names right off though.

Chesty

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posted February 14, 2000 12:31 PM            

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Joe Juicer, to tell you the truth i don't know what way he was testing his bf, but I would imagine it would be bf calipers. True that the margin of error could be 2 or more per cent but I think the point was that his bodyfat caliper readings were all smaller in the areas he tested (usually abdomen, thigh, upper chest) than before. So, if he read 9% bf, in fact his bf could have been up to 12-13%, but that does not change the fact that the readings were smaller- that he had less bf than before , whatever the actual percentage was.

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posted February 14, 2000 01:39 PM            

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bump

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posted February 14, 2000 01:49 PM            

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COOL HAND LIKED YOUR GRAPHIC BUT IT MADE ME WAIT LIKE TEN SECONDS FOR THE REPLY SCREEN.

with regards to flax oil- I do not beleive that a 2% loss in bodyfat is reasonable, however flax oil does improve insulin sensativity and it is a weak uncoupler of oxidative phosphoralation, meaning that it will slightly increase your metabolism.

It does do wonders for the skin especially if you have dry skin

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posted February 14, 2000 02:07 PM         

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CHL GREAT GRAPHIC I BELIEVE WE ALL FEEL LIKE THAT SOMETIMES IN THE GYM

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posted February 14, 2000 02:23 PM            

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I consider flax seed oil an important part on my diet all year, cus I go exremely low fat on everything except for two takes of flax seed all a day; breakfast and lunch.

BTW has any of you got trick to swallow down oil, withought having to pucke. For flax seed oil it�s ok cu I buy flax meal (dump it down in abig glass o water= more water, more protein, more $�s in my pocket, more fiber in my diet...) but I simply cannot swallow fish oil for example.

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posted February 14, 2000 05:19 PM            

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I am a huge fan of flax seed oil. It improves the oxygen-carrying capability of your blood, allows your own bodyfat to be utilized for energy, lowers bad cholestrol, has anabolic properties and contains tons of lignan (anti-estrogen). I speak from experience and I can easily believe that 2% drop.
The best way to take oil is to mix it with a protein shake - it makes it "creamy" and actually improves the taste. If this is a hassle, just have a cup of hot coffee to follow. The heat turns the oil to liquid and it doesn't stay in your mouth for that shit aftertaste.

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posted February 14, 2000 07:26 PM            

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Rohan, good idea about the temperature and the after taste.

How much oil do you consume, I mean on a daily basis. I�m trying to consume flax all yaer long. When I mass and when I diet, since I go TKD.

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posted February 15, 2000 12:36 PM            

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Why do u have to figure out ways to take the flax seed oil, can't u just take in capsules??? That's what I do twice a day and and i don't have to worry about how it tastes...

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posted February 15, 2000 01:02 PM            

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nice stick man luke.

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posted February 15, 2000 01:16 PM            

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Don't be shy with it, I take 2 or 3 desertspoons (about 12ml) through the day in divided doses. Capsules are too expensive - especially when you take the amount I'm talking about.

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posted February 15, 2000 06:15 PM            

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That stuff tastes like ass...

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posted February 15, 2000 06:32 PM            

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violet, I always buy flax meal, or falx oil.

The big reason behind tihs is money; for example I can buy 1lbs bags of flax meal for the eauivalent of 2$. I�m already spending enough money on my diet, everybody can buy flax meal and not even notice it�s cost on their budget.

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posted February 15, 2000 08:18 PM            

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It is only good if it is high lignan and cold expeller pressed. The only two brands that taste decent are Barleans and Mass Quantities at http://www.massquantities.com

JL

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posted February 15, 2000 09:14 PM            

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c'mon luke. We all know what you really use that oil for... hahahaha

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posted February 15, 2000 09:21 PM            

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hahahahahahahaahahahhahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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posted February 15, 2000 09:23 PM            

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Know what they call culehandluke when he has a runny nose? Full. hahaha too much cum guzzlin

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posted February 15, 2000 09:24 PM            

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hahahahahhahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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posted February 15, 2000 10:06 PM            

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no graphics, but there are 1000mg soft pills you can take and no taste.

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posted February 15, 2000 10:45 PM            

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The problem with the soft gels is that they are heat processed.

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posted February 15, 2000 11:40 PM            

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Been taking two tablespoons of flax oil daily for two months. Noticed an increased energy level due to the rich omega-3 fatty acids. Great for your body!!

--HARDWORK-100mph

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posted February 16, 2000 02:55 AM         

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In Arnold's BB Encyclopedia he says that taking 6g fish oil a day will decrese fat and increase muscle without changing your diet. .

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posted February 16, 2000 12:06 PM            

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do not buy the softgels. You never know if the oil inside has gone rancid or not. good, fresh flax seed oil has a rich taste... rancid flax seed oil tastes absolutely horrible and doens't have any of the nutrition benefits.

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posted February 16, 2000 06:42 PM         

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Don't know if it's taken my body fat down, but I use it instead of olive oil. It's supposed to be healthier.

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posted February 17, 2000 01:43 AM            

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Mr.T, hope your not using flaxseed oil on your food, it's not supposed to be heated!!

--HARDWORK-100MPH

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posted February 17, 2000 01:43 AM            

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Mr.T, hope your not using flaxseed oil on your food, it's not supposed to be heated!!

--HARDWORK-100MPH

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posted February 17, 2000 01:43 AM            

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Mr.T, hope your not using flaxseed oil on your food, it's not supposed to be heated!!

--HARDWORK-100MPH

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