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Been doing this for my IT band, and my knees haven't felt this pain free in years.
Amazing, isn't it. Really makes a difference
Been doing this for my IT band, and my knees haven't felt this pain free in years.
Hey i bought some coconut oil byut when i got home i realized it wasnt virgin. It say its "100% mechanically (expeller) pressed naturally refined organic coconut oil"
14 grams fat
12 grams sat. fat
1g. mono unsat. fat
My question is will this have the same benefits as virgin coconut oil or should i just take the loss and buy some virgin coconut oil?
Thanks
Our bodies do not need AAS but a lot of us here tend to use them. Mac, your expressing your opinion, maybe provide some facts and articles relating to your opinions like authors such as John Meadows have provided in regards to healthy fats. And fyi I do like a low fat diet when prepping myself for contests. But I do not disregard the benefits of these fats either.
I have one that I have been using for a while.
it is a PVC pipe and a towel rolled on it. feels harder , better for me.
Would you eat lard or butter thinking there was some benefit to doing so.
Once you've been doing this for a while I suggest the rumble roller. I have a fullsize extra firm one and it better simulates a sports message than a regular roller. It's extremely painful on some spots so I wouldn't suggest starting off with this.
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Ok, since I was asked the question, I guess I'll throw my two cents in as well. I have few books myself..haha.
I am pretty much in 100% disagreement with Mack. Butter (from grass fed animals) and lard are not bad for you.
Lard has more monounsaturated fat in it then saturated actually (if you are thinking saturated fat is all bad, which it is not). This has an undeniable positive impact on HDL. Butter frpm pasture raised animals is also very good. CLA, all fat soluble vitamins, trace minerals and more. Also some of the fats are antimicrobial and antiviral and also fight pathogens in your gut.
Would I eat gobs and gobs of it..no, but nothing is good in excess, and there are proven benefits to eating them.
I would worry about having a low HDL by the way, as your ratio of HDL to Triglycerides are very good predictors for CVD. Your cholesterol actually took a turn for the worse with the low fat high carb diet. Cholesterol can be too low and cholesterol is a parent hormone to testosterone, a large part of your brain...etc..
You can get cut up many different ways, agree with you there, but I also believe Jeremy was asking for health reasons. Going to a diet at 5% in fat means you are likely not taking in enough EFA's...
jeremy - refined coconut oil is not the same thing. The bleaching, hexane solvents, etc compromise the quality of the oil.
And by the way, coconut oil has Lauric acid in it. A saturated fat that is one of the strongest antiviral and anitmicrobial nutrients there is. They were using it a while back to combat HIV. Not sure what is going on with those studies now.
Thanks for the question Jeremy.
JM
Thanks Everyone,
I hope no one interpreted my thoughts as if I'm a "know it all", because I'm certainly not, by any means. I think that's it's awesome we can all use this as a "think tank" respecting each other and sharing our thoughts.
I posted some numbers worth correcting. My last blood work in Nov 2011,
showed my total cholesterol at exactly 100 and my HDL at 46. An important factor is the relationship between the two regarding heart health. Anything under 5 is acceptable, the lower the better. My Chol/HDL ratio was 2.2.
What I did in my original post was not to supply everyone with all my personal info, but I think It's appropriate to do so now, it might make more sense why I chose to go with such a low fat diet. I did this thinking I didn't want anyone to say "Oh, he's a diabetic so this approach won't work for me",
ya'll know what I mean?
In April 2010 I had a triple by-pass. I had one artery with a 98% blockage, one with a 96% blockage and one with a 91% blockage. The crazy thing is that I felt absolutely fine. No symptoms at all. Was that a genetic factor or a result of 30 years of tons of animal protein, olive oil in food prep, nuts, and whey protein? Pre surgery I spoke with the surgeon about the typical scarring issues that usually are part of the deal. He actually understood and did a great job. My scar is only about 4" long and pencil thin. Unless you knew it, you wouldn't notice it. Typical bodybuilder mindset .
Another factor which I mentioned earlier and I'm sure was a contributing factor of major significance is that I've been a Type 1 Diabetic since age 5. Always well managed but diabetes does have a nasty side to it and when it reared up it's ugly head, not only did I have the triple by pass, but had all my toes amputated on my right foot. For 6 months I was a couch potato, all kinds of wound healing treatments, all kinds of depression, lost 25 lbs of lean, not a good situation.
Thanks to the lessions bodybuilding had taught me about percervering, I knew I would heal and mend and compete once again. This crazy low fat approach has given me the opportunity. I am grateful for that. I have been able to put back all the muscle I lost but with better quality, shape and roundness. I don't have a solid explanation of why that happened.
Lastly, I have found it so much easier to keep my blood sugars super tight with this diet. All my carbs come from low GI foods, steel cut oats (several times a day and mixes well with protein powder), brown rice, whole grain pasta, grits and sweet potatoes. Everything is measured and certain carbs are eaten before and after training. It's can be a difficult task adjusting insulin levels when prepping for a show to keep everything under control.
Inadvertingly, this new way has kept my BF levels pretty low, so when it's time to put the pedal to the metal, I won't have far to go and know exactly what I'll adjust to get there. Of course, I'll make any adjustments I have to so I bring in my best package to date.
Sorry about the confusion I may have caused. I hope this sheds some light on why I chose this path.
You guys are all great, let's keep the "think tank" wide open.
Peace,
Mack
Thanks Everyone,
I hope no one interpreted my thoughts as if I'm a "know it all", because I'm certainly not, by any means. I think that's it's awesome we can all use this as a "think tank" respecting each other and sharing our thoughts.
I posted some numbers worth correcting. My last blood work in Nov 2011,
showed my total cholesterol at exactly 100 and my HDL at 46. An important factor is the relationship between the two regarding heart health. Anything under 5 is acceptable, the lower the better. My Chol/HDL ratio was 2.2.
What I did in my original post was not to supply everyone with all my personal info, but I think It's appropriate to do so now, it might make more sense why I chose to go with such a low fat diet. I did this thinking I didn't want anyone to say "Oh, he's a diabetic so this approach won't work for me",
ya'll know what I mean?
In April 2010 I had a triple by-pass. I had one artery with a 98% blockage, one with a 96% blockage and one with a 91% blockage. The crazy thing is that I felt absolutely fine. No symptoms at all. Was that a genetic factor or a result of 30 years of tons of animal protein, olive oil in food prep, nuts, and whey protein? Pre surgery I spoke with the surgeon about the typical scarring issues that usually are part of the deal. He actually understood and did a great job. My scar is only about 4" long and pencil thin. Unless you knew it, you wouldn't notice it. Typical bodybuilder mindset .
Another factor which I mentioned earlier and I'm sure was a contributing factor of major significance is that I've been a Type 1 Diabetic since age 5. Always well managed but diabetes does have a nasty side to it and when it reared up it's ugly head, not only did I have the triple by pass, but had all my toes amputated on my right foot. For 6 months I was a couch potato, all kinds of wound healing treatments, all kinds of depression, lost 25 lbs of lean, not a good situation.
Thanks to the lessions bodybuilding had taught me about percervering, I knew I would heal and mend and compete once again. This crazy low fat approach has given me the opportunity. I am grateful for that. I have been able to put back all the muscle I lost but with better quality, shape and roundness. I don't have a solid explanation of why that happened.
Lastly, I have found it so much easier to keep my blood sugars super tight with this diet. All my carbs come from low GI foods, steel cut oats (several times a day and mixes well with protein powder), brown rice, whole grain pasta, grits and sweet potatoes. Everything is measured and certain carbs are eaten before and after training. It's can be a difficult task adjusting insulin levels when prepping for a show to keep everything under control.
Inadvertingly, this new way has kept my BF levels pretty low, so when it's time to put the pedal to the metal, I won't have far to go and know exactly what I'll adjust to get there. Of course, I'll make any adjustments I have to so I bring in my best package to date.
Sorry about the confusion I may have caused. I hope this sheds some light on why I chose this path.
You guys are all great, let's keep the "think tank" wide open.
Peace,
Mack
JM, thanks for chiming into this thread...both you and Mack are great contributors, and I have such a high respect for the both of you.
You both have been "there and back", and the testimony of fortitude and the willingness of never quitting is extremely inspiring I'm sure to many beyond myself.
Mack is relatively new to PM, but you can tell by his writing, he brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, and I'm grateful for his willingness to share, and provide a glismp into his life and the trials he has overcome.
In this sport, some say cult, sub culture etc., is much like looking at a diamond...but through different facets. We all see the diamond, but through each facet the diamond shows its brilliance in a different light patterns. Much like our opinions, thoughts, and ideas, they are facets.
As I've shared with John, who is respected on so many levels, and each is well and properly deserved, my concern with this site is with all the drug, drug, drug discussions, and not enough about topics such as this...and to me, even though each may see something differently to fats etc, this has been VERY refreshing!