Reasons why people would choose to supplement: 1) Fish is expensive 2) Good, fresh fish isn't accessible some places 3) Fish takes time and effort to prepare 4) Not everyone likes the taste of seafood You're preaching to the choir, as I eat as much fish weekly as anyone here. I don't find that most people really like it enough to invest in it or put forth effort preparing it. Aside from Roy, did anyone here ever say that fish oil capsules were better than eating actual fish? Can't believe we are still talking about fish oil capsules. Yes, I know the thread us titled fish oil. It's been a good thread though in its deviance.
What about that whole "fish burps" thing? I can honestly say that the prospect of fishy burps has kept me from taking a fish oil supplement. I mean, that sounds hellaciously disgusting, does it not?
may antecdotal evidence? I drop mad greasy douces when I have that fish oil pill concentrated plant extracts seem to make sense to me but concentrated animal extracts? I am put off. Emass, if you catch the fish yourself, its fresh, there are lakes everywhere and catfish and tilapia eat their own waste. A backyard aquaponics setup is under 1k or even far far less depending on size...so if you are controlling the input (food) to the system, the fish are good to go even with their coprophagous habits. my point is with minimal effort fresh fish is available ANYWHERE. I will have pics of my setup posted in a few weeks, tilapia arent much sought after, but they are food and if you know the history start to finish (egg to plate) they are THAT much better
Firstly I have never suggested that fish oil capsules are better than fish. Secondly I don't eat fish oil capsules. I hope that clarifies the matter for you.
Where I am living fresh fish is not available. I eat it when i go to the coast. At other times I sometimes use cod liver oil, which is sold in a bottle. I used to eat Canadian sardines often but not since Fukushima, I also used to eat tinned mackerel from Chile but have stopped since everything available now is from Thailand and tastes like crap. Cod liver oil has some vitamin d so I use it at the end of winter. The immediate effect we notice is the body warming up, with improved circulation in the face and extremities.
By the way I'm interested to know why omega three is absorbed better when eating fish. i'm not saying that it isn't true, just interested.
Man screw all the healthy crap! I'm 38 years old, eat fast food 4 or more days a week sometimes twice a day, have Lance Toastchee crackers and a Coke for breakfast 7 days a week and am still level 5 on Blue Cross Blue Shields fitness ranking for my company (goes from 1-5 and I actually get money back from the company for level 4 or 5). My cholesterol is 172, resting heart rate is 51, body fat is 8% and I can run a mile in under 5 minuets without being winded. I drink a glass of milk every night before bed and have never broken a bone other than a toe. I have maintained this fitness level for the last decade with out working out other than 3-4 days of Taekwondo class a week, surfing a few times a month and playing golf a few times a month also (but riding in a cart) so probably does not count. Not saying that all people can do this but I do eat in moderation and pretty much do not eat sweets or deserts but do love fatty southern foods. If taking vitamins, fish oil and other stuff helps you keep it up but for me I'm happy with my diet and lifestyle. I should mention I have not drank alcohol in the last 10-12 years either other than maybe one beer a year at a wedding or such. Also I rarely if ever drink water.
Good stuff, I'm similar to you diet wise as I'm into fatty foods, don't drink alcohol and don't eat sugar apart from a very occasional bit of honey and a small amount of fruit. I don't eat wheat, do eat meat. I'm 52 and my resting heart rate is currently 66
That's awesome, man. All this talk of fish oil and sh!t....and healthy living driving me nuts. I had a friend......he turned vegan.............now I offend him with everything I say....everything I say offends him.....only yoga, vegetables and some white man buddha stuff is acceptable. I think there's a cult going on. It's like a cult, and the dudes peddaling the foodstuffs are like TV evangelists(right just like the ones you southern guys give your money to). Breaks my heart. Why are healthy eaters so God dang smug aboot it ???? Why?? Anyway thanks RCarter. You have restored my faith in surfing and life. Sometimes my heart rate is in the 90's......is that like bad?
This is what I keep hearing and was told in my 20's. Not saying it will last and believe me at the first check up where I start to slide I will change my ways but I'm lovin it for now (just like the McDonald's theme, da da da da dam, I'm lovin it!)
Holy Crap! Did Roy just agree with something I said!?!? Hell must be frozen guys! And in all seriousness that is a great resting heart rate for 52!
Balance and moderation in dietary content and quantity, as well as maintaining an active lifestyle seem to work for me. I'm 58. But I do like donuts after church on Sunday and at times get a hankering for a Big Mac. But I don't live on that stuff. The chickens come home to roost when you're 50, and you don't want your colonoscopy looking like the stalactites & stalagmites in Luray caverns. I haven't noticed any benefits from taking daily vitamins. I tend to think that pills like Centrum usually just pass right on through - although I haven't personally verified this. Running a sub-5 minute mile is pretty damn good. I usually trudge along at a 9 minute pace regardless of distance: 3 miles to marathon. Moms pushing jogging strollers pass me.
I have run for almost 20 years now, and usually run about 4-5 miles a day. My resting heart rate is usually 42-45. Exercise may not be the solution to everything, but it sure makes the circulatory system efficient.
Ugh, fuggin vegans. Every one of them that I know always tries to push the lifestyle on everyone. I don't see a single reason to ever go vegan. I can understand vegetarianism and pescatarianism, but to not eat cheese seems silly. There are plenty of places to get free range dairy.
Damn man you are ready for an Ironman. That is a great resting heart rate! I bet it makes your surf sessions a lot less tiring too.
Running and surfing are two different animals, but it does take me a lot less time to get in shape. I only need about 2 weeks of ok surfing conditions, and I am usually good. My main limitation is my shoulders. I tore a muscle there a couple years ago from lifting too much in the gym. I have to give that area some recovery time. While we are on the topic of diet, I have to suggest eating fruit for breakfast every day. Couple oranges, banana, and some grapes. I feel way better doing this, and it gives you important vitamins that you need every day.
