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EPA / DHA - Apr. 19 2008 14:07:49
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zaffy
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I have bought some omega 3 tabs from boots which contain 330mg EPA and 220mg DHA. how many of these should i be having a day if i wish to lose body fat as i have read that this stuff helps? (diet and training is all sorted)
cheers
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RE: EPA / DHA - Apr. 19 2008 14:23:04
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zaffy
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Goals:
To lose my belly
maintanence - 3200 Cal
Target intake: 2500
BF % - 17.4
Height: 6ft3
Weight: 91kg
Diet:
Breakfast: Oats
Snack: Protein shake (25g protein) // OR // 1 Egg 3 egg whites + spinach + green chillies omelette
Lunch: Grilled Chicken with choice of veg (brocolli, spinach, watercress or if feeling low on energy half a sweet potato)
Or can of Tuna with pepper, chillies, cheese, tomatoes and mushrooms
TRAIN
Protein Shake (50g Protein 5g carbs)
Post-post-workout- As lunch above
Snack: Protein shake / cooked chicken
Training:
My Workout:
Consists of 3 circuits i do 1 after another in 45mins, Is a slightly modified version of the flab inferno workout in mens health 1 or 2 issues ago.
1mins light jog, 4mins sprint
Circuit 1 (do twice) : Underarm pull up (15 reps)
Clean and press (15 reps)
Dumbell bench press (15 reps)
Repeat Above twice
No Break on to circuit 2:
3 min HIIT bike , 15 second intervals from as fast as possible to active recovery.
Cross over bicep curl (15 reps)
Bent over row (15 reps)
Dip assist (15 reps)
Repeat above twice
No break to circuit 3:
3 min HIIT Bike same as before
Squats (8 reps)
Inverted row (8 reps)
Tabata Press ups (at this point i can manage 4 sets, then switch to knees for 2 sets by which i am dead)
Tabata squats (with light weight)
< Message edited by zaffy -- Apr. 19 2008 14:24:48 >
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RE: EPA / DHA - Apr. 19 2008 14:41:25
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brazilianbloke
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how much did you pay for the tablets?
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RE: EPA / DHA - Apr. 19 2008 14:46:02
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zaffy
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they were 10.99 for 60 capsules , buy 2 get the 3rd free. So 22 quid for 180 tablets , at boots.
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RE: EPA / DHA - Apr. 19 2008 14:50:20
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brazilianbloke
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not cheap eh? it`ll last a bit more than a month if u take 4 a day
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RE: EPA / DHA - Apr. 19 2008 14:54:07
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Mark D
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nigeepoo can you please post the link to those fish oil caps from zipvit ecause i found a thread with them on but i can't seem to find it
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RE: EPA / DHA - Apr. 19 2008 15:06:55
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Mark D
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they are very well priced, thank you for the link you said to take three of these a dah didn't you?
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RE: EPA / DHA - Apr. 19 2008 15:07:52
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Mark D
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oops i meant day
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RE: EPA / DHA - Apr. 19 2008 18:46:37
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Eric Marks
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In omega 3 rich eggs, how much DHA/EPH are in these?
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RE: EPA / DHA - Apr. 20 2008 13:10:36
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Mark D
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thank you nigeepoo. why is it though on the packaging they always tell you to take a lower dose than you actually need?
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RE: EPA / DHA - Apr. 20 2008 15:03:14
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The Guideline Daily Amount for EPA & DHA is 0.45g/day. Considering the relatively huge amount of omega-6 in Western diets compared to omega-3, I think that 0.45g/day is pathetically inadequate. That's just my opinion of course!
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RE: EPA / DHA - Apr. 20 2008 18:38:52
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Mark D
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thank you for your insight nigeepoo
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RE: EPA / DHA - Apr. 20 2008 20:26:05
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FrankenJim
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Sorry to jump good price for those Caps Nige are they a USA or UK based company? Cheers
edit just seen there addy, uk cheers
Edit just seen 250Caps on MP for 8.99 Bascially same Vaules, Think it works out about same price too.
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