Flax and Weight Gain?

vikkivma · 02-21-2013, 11:17 AM

I'm a little worried about working flax into my diet, because although the net carbs are very low, there are still a LOT of carbs in it. Has anyone experienced weight gain or a weight stall with flax?

lterry913 · 02-22-2013, 07:07 AM

I din't eat much of it...maybe a tbs in a muffin a few times a week...never had a problem with it stalling me in that amount.

cfine · 02-22-2013, 05:45 PM

Flax meal shouldn't have carbs in it. It's all fiber.

Punkin · 02-24-2013, 03:49 AM

Flax only has fiber in it the rest is fat. Flax is also good because it contains omega 3s. I use flaxmeal instead of bread crumbs for breading and it turns out great. Its also a great way to bump up the fat in the meat. Also you can use it in place of flour for some simple baking products.

ridethewave · 03-02-2013, 05:17 PM

I did eat a flaxseed porridge using 1/4 cup, mixed with an egg, water and spenda. I had it a couple days a week and did notice that it did cause me to stall. It was a great alternative to breakfast for me, but perhaps only have it once a week. It's been sitting in my refrig just waiting for me to have it.

Scarlet_Belle · 03-06-2013, 12:59 AM

1 minute muffin! Mmmmm! They are so easy and quick to make.

1.4 Carb Hamburger Bun

avid · 03-10-2013, 06:09 AM

I use flax daily.
I sprinkle about a tablespoon each on my breakfast and lunch.
I actually did it for reasons of regularity, for which it is helpful,
but I've grown to enjoy the taste and texture. It's a nutty sort of
taste and it adds a little rough texture to the meal...
I love it, and do not notice any weight issues with it at all.

02-21-2013, 11:17 AM	#1
vikkivma Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 90 Gallery: vikkivma Stats: 5'8" -- 272.5/244.0/199 WOE: Atkins Start Date: September 17th, 2012	Flax and Weight Gain? I'm a little worried about working flax into my diet, because although the net carbs are very low, there are still a LOT of carbs in it. Has anyone experienced weight gain or a weight stall with flax?

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02-22-2013, 07:07 AM	#2
lterry913 Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,515 Gallery: lterry913 Stats: 5' 11" 238/174/170 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 12/1/2010	I din't eat much of it...maybe a tbs in a muffin a few times a week...never had a problem with it stalling me in that amount.

02-22-2013, 05:45 PM	#3
cfine Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Tennessee Posts: 2,451 Gallery: cfine Stats: 276/215/199 WOE: NK Start Date: Atkins 4/12 Nutritional Ketosis 1/13	Flax meal shouldn't have carbs in it. It's all fiber.

02-24-2013, 03:49 AM	#4
Punkin Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 569 Gallery: Punkin	Flax only has fiber in it the rest is fat. Flax is also good because it contains omega 3s. I use flaxmeal instead of bread crumbs for breading and it turns out great. Its also a great way to bump up the fat in the meat. Also you can use it in place of flour for some simple baking products.

03-02-2013, 05:17 PM	#5
ridethewave Junior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: California Posts: 10 Gallery: ridethewave Stats: 289/265/170 WOE: atkins Start Date: Dec 26, 2012	I did eat a flaxseed porridge using 1/4 cup, mixed with an egg, water and spenda. I had it a couple days a week and did notice that it did cause me to stall. It was a great alternative to breakfast for me, but perhaps only have it once a week. It's been sitting in my refrig just waiting for me to have it.

03-06-2013, 12:59 AM	#6
Scarlet_Belle Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Midwest Posts: 54 Gallery: Scarlet_Belle WOE: Atkins Start Date: 2011	1 minute muffin! Mmmmm! They are so easy and quick to make. 1.4 Carb Hamburger Bun

03-10-2013, 06:09 AM	#7
avid Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: treasure coast Posts: 804 Gallery: avid Stats: 180/135/131... WOE: Lotsa veggies and LC	I use flax daily. I sprinkle about a tablespoon each on my breakfast and lunch. I actually did it for reasons of regularity, for which it is helpful, but I've grown to enjoy the taste and texture. It's a nutty sort of taste and it adds a little rough texture to the meal... I love it, and do not notice any weight issues with it at all.