Guest guest Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 I have read that people are meant to lose weight on Coconut oil.. I have just started using the Virgin Coconut oil, but have not yet worked up to the tablespoon before each meal. I really hope I will lose the weight..I don't need to put it on! Good luck. AJD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 Hi Lex, I have been on 3 tablespoons of coconut oil for over a year and have gained at least 15lbs instead of losing like I needed to. I definitely feel better when I take the oil with more enenrgy and less aches and pains , however I am also frustrated with the wt. gain. I do believe you probably need to stay with very low carb and less food. I have tried this and it does help me keep from gaining, but does not help me lose. I believe some people regardless of how good the fat is simply cannnot tolerate a lot of fat in their diet.I am going to give it up for now to get my wt. off and I do not eat any white anything or sugar and still gained. I hestitated to reply to you because I do not want to discourage others from taking this and I believe I am in the minority on wt. gain, but I didn't want you to think you were alone with this. I would try the low carb and cut down on portions and maybe that will work for you.Good luck and I again I am a true believer in the health benefits. Pat lex_is_all <lex1125@...> wrote: Greetings, I have been incorporating Virgin Coconut Oil in to my diet as recommended by Bruce Fife's Book (the Coconut Miracle). Although my health is generally good (I have been getting about 3 tablespoons for the last two weeks )and have also continued my exercise regimen I have begun to gain wait. So far just a few pounds (5 or so) but I am wondering if others have experienced similar weight gain? Thanks for you kind replies. Lex Pat, --------------------------------- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 Coconut oil caused me to lose 5 lbs in 2 weeks. Kicked up my metabolism. BUT I always had a wonderful metabolism, could eat anything and stayed thin as a rail, dropped the weight I gained after each pregnancy. Then with my fourth child I was on bedrest 10 weeks for premature labor, and I had to take a pill every four hours that made my heart pound until it seemed my teeth were rattling in my head. So I would eat some bread and butter that I wasn't hungry for just to take th edge of the meds. Well, not only did I gain more weight than I ever had before, I also lowered my metabolism from all the bedrest. Having a C-section didn't help matters. Ever since then, I've carried extra weight. Not terrible bad, but not my former svelte self, either. Coconut oil definitely helped me regain my metabolism and slim down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 Carbs are a killer, in more ways than one. There is NO RDA for carbs. So one can seriously cut back on carbs and be healthy. One gets some carbs in most every veggie, but much of the carb-dense modern diet can be eliminated. When I was diagnosed diabetic in 2001, I cut out a lot of carbs, but not nearly enough (I still ate a banana, an apple, and other fruits every day. As I began to do my own research, I discovered that the ADA diet for diabetics was way way too high in carbs. So I cut out all the carbs I could. About this time, I discovered coconut oil. In the following year and a half, I lost 70 pounds, and then another 20 pounds the next 6 months. The combo of low carb plus coconut oil really brought my weight off. Coconut oil gives the cells energy which is not the glucose my high carb diet used to provide. So I felt far more energetic than I did on low carb diet with no coconut oil. Coconut oil also helps with carb cravings. Initially when I cut back on carbs, passing near a bakery was painful because when I smelled the fresh baked french bread and cookies, I began to salivate and my gut rumbled like I was starving to death. But once I began taking coconut oil daily, I am no longer tempted to eat carb foods I should not eat. Alobar On 12/12/07, Theresa <4tburns@...> wrote: > Hi Lex, > > Yes, as soon as I started using coconut oil I gained weight. At first > I decided that perhaps I could tolerate some weight gain in exchange > for good health, and just chalked it up to part of the healing > experience. However, I have since found that the only way to not gain > (or lose) weight while taking coconut oil is to seriously cut out carbs > (anything made with sugar or flour). Hope this helps. > > Theresa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 12, 2007 Report Share Posted December 12, 2007 Greetings, > > I have been incorporating Virgin Coconut Oil in to my diet as > recommended by Bruce Fife's Book (the Coconut Miracle). Although my > health is generally good (I have been getting about 3 tablespoons for > the last two weeks )and have also continued my exercise regimen I > have begun to gain wait. So far just a few pounds (5 or so) but I > am wondering if others have experienced similar weight gain? > > Thanks for you kind replies. > > Lex > > > > > > > > Pat, > > > --------------------------------- > Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Mobile. Try it now. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 13, 2007 Report Share Posted December 13, 2007 Hi there Hope you don't mind me asking but how much weight do you need to lose? Dxx Deborah on Founder +66 (0)857829019 deborah@... Motivate, Educate & Facilitate Optimum Health & Vitality, Globally <http://www.puriti.org/> www.puriti.org _____ From: Coconut Oil [mailto:Coconut Oil ] On Behalf Of Carol Sent: 12 December 2007 19:36 Coconut Oil Subject: Re: New user of Coconut Oil Weght Gain Yes, unfortunately, that has been one of the side effects for me as well. I've gained about 10 pounds, so I'm seriously thinking of eliminating the coconut oil from my diet. I really don't need that extra weight, when I really need to lose! Carol http://www.bluegree <http://www.bluegreensolutions.com> nsolutions.com > > Greetings, > > I have been incorporating Virgin Coconut Oil in to my diet as > recommended by Bruce Fife's Book (the Coconut Miracle). Although my > health is generally good (I have been getting about 3 tablespoons for > the last two weeks )and have also continued my exercise regimen I > have begun to gain wait. So far just a few pounds (5 or so) but I > am wondering if others have experienced similar weight gain? > > Thanks for you kind replies. > > Lex > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 13, 2007 Report Share Posted December 13, 2007 Alobar, It is great that coconut oil helped eliminate your cravings for carbs. But the same does not hold true for everyone. When I started taking coconut oil my body just screamed for sugar, and still does. I'm wondering if perhaps we add/eliminate foods (carbs and coconut oil) in a certain order we can cut down on cravings and carbs and lose weight???? There has to be some explanation of why some people gain weight while others lose and why some people lose their cravings for carbs while others gain. Can the people who are losing weight and cravings explain what steps they took, and in what order??? That would be a great help to those of us going in the opposite direction. Theresa > > Carbs are a killer, in more ways than one. There is NO RDA for > carbs. So one can seriously cut back on carbs and be healthy. One > gets some carbs in most every veggie, but much of the carb-dense > modern diet can be eliminated. > > When I was diagnosed diabetic in 2001, I cut out a lot of carbs, but > not nearly enough (I still ate a banana, an apple, and other fruits > every day. As I began to do my own research, I discovered that the > ADA diet for diabetics was way way too high in carbs. So I cut out > all the carbs I could. About this time, I discovered coconut oil. > In the following year and a half, I lost 70 pounds, and then another > 20 pounds the next 6 months. The combo of low carb plus coconut oil > really brought my weight off. Coconut oil gives the cells energy > which is not the glucose my high carb diet used to provide. So I > felt far more energetic than I did on low carb diet with no coconut > oil. > > Coconut oil also helps with carb cravings. Initially when I cut back > on carbs, passing near a bakery was painful because when I smelled the > fresh baked french bread and cookies, I began to salivate and my gut > rumbled like I was starving to death. But once I began taking coconut > oil daily, I am no longer tempted to eat carb foods I should not eat. > > Alobar > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 13, 2007 Report Share Posted December 13, 2007 Hi Theresa I am also facing the same issue like you after going on the VCO i increase my weight instead of losing weight. I notice i began to eat more now so i stop taking the VCO Anybody have any sound advice LG Singapore Re: New user of Coconut Oil Weght Gain Alobar, It is great that coconut oil helped eliminate your cravings for carbs. But the same does not hold true for everyone. When I started taking coconut oil my body just screamed for sugar, and still does. I'm wondering if perhaps we add/eliminate foods (carbs and coconut oil) in a certain order we can cut down on cravings and carbs and lose weight???? There has to be some explanation of why some people gain weight while others lose and why some people lose their cravings for carbs while others gain. Can the people who are losing weight and cravings explain what steps they took, and in what order??? That would be a great help to those of us going in the opposite direction. Theresa > > Carbs are a killer, in more ways than one. There is NO RDA for > carbs. So one can seriously cut back on carbs and be healthy. One > gets some carbs in most every veggie, but much of the carb-dense > modern diet can be eliminated. > > When I was diagnosed diabetic in 2001, I cut out a lot of carbs, but > not nearly enough (I still ate a banana, an apple, and other fruits > every day. As I began to do my own research, I discovered that the > ADA diet for diabetics was way way too high in carbs. So I cut out > all the carbs I could. About this time, I discovered coconut oil. > In the following year and a half, I lost 70 pounds, and then another > 20 pounds the next 6 months. The combo of low carb plus coconut oil > really brought my weight off. Coconut oil gives the cells energy > which is not the glucose my high carb diet used to provide. So I > felt far more energetic than I did on low carb diet with no coconut > oil. > > Coconut oil also helps with carb cravings. Initially when I cut back > on carbs, passing near a bakery was painful because when I smelled the > fresh baked french bread and cookies, I began to salivate and my gut > rumbled like I was starving to death. But once I began taking coconut > oil daily, I am no longer tempted to eat carb foods I should not eat. > > Alobar > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2007 Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 Theresa, My experiences are: VCO satisfies my desire for fats (I use it in my oatmeal instead of butter and don't eat microwave popcorn or chips anymore) VCO significantly reduces my sugar cravings (so I tend to grab other nutritious things to eat instead) VCO gives me more energy and mental alertness BUT, along with that, I need to make sure emotional issues don't supercede what the VCO can do for me. As time goes by, I stop and think before I grab something to eat. I ask myself if this is something my body is craving or am I grabbing it to soothe some emotional stress. If it is stress, that is a form of self medicating just like using drugs, alcohol, or cigarettes. There are other things I include with 3 - 4 tab. VCO daily. I also consume milk and water kefir daily. The three of them, along with lots of water, tend to fill me up. Great to do just before meals. They won't last in your stomach as long as a meal would, but they do help. At work, I have bags of raw, organic nuts and dried fruits. (not roasted nuts!!!) I have not touched the candy machine once this year. I am ordering Villi and Kombucha from the Kefir_making list to add to my list. My emotional weakness is eating just before bed. Anybody have any suggestions for me??? Colorado Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 16, 2007 Report Share Posted December 16, 2007 Theresa for myself, once I started using VCO daily THANKFULLY, my cravings went away and I LOVE chocolate but don't care now. I tried using VCO for a year, just in the mornings because it SEEMED to keep me awake at night, sometimes all night. But THEN I read an article on this list about Liver Detox and noted that BECAUSE I was ALSO taking Cayenne Pepper pills (for circulation), I was not able to CLEAR the Coconut Oil and it just kept circulating I guess. It took months of going through this and DEPRIVING my body of VCO, before I figured it out. Thankfully Duncan supplied that article showing that Cayenne, Grapefruit Juice, Ketoconazole (used for Yeast infections) and one or two other things, that SLOWED DOWN Phase 1 of the Liver Detox so that the VCO built up. Thank God, I took the time to find and read that article. I stopped using the Cayenne and now I can take the FULL DOSE of 4 tbsp. daily of VCO and even late in the evening and can sleep okay. I'm rarely hungry, my Diabetes is under control without those pills, I have no cravings for sweets anymore which I did after EVERY meal and I am so thankful. If you take the full dose (divided) your cravings should also fade away. Bonnie Re: New user of Coconut Oil Weght Gain In a very kind and loving way I would like to address a word to those proponents of " it's very simple. " Weight loss, for those of us who are chronically overweight is anything but simple. I have spent every day for over thirty years of my life trying to lose weight by adhering to low-carbs. To tell someone who, for whatever psychological or physical (or both) reason is addicted to carbs and especially to sugar is like shouting in a hurricane. My body craves carbs in a way that interferes with everything I do. I have tried accupuncture, EFT, taking various concoctions and a very long list of other means, including coconut oil that " fight sugar cravings " and all to no avail. When my body wants sugar I cannot focus on anything else until I get it. Many people label this a " weak excuse " for overeating, but believe me, I am a strong, intelligent person, and this is more than real. So please, if someone has some constructive information on how to reduce carb cravings, I would by forever grateful. To say " it's very simple " is not helpful. Theresa > > > > Hope you don't mind me asking but how much weight do you need to lose? > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 19, 2007 Report Share Posted December 19, 2007 There's something that I'm noticing-- Instead of replacing other oils with VCO, many are simply adding 3-4 Tablespoons of VCO to their regular diet. The thermogenic properties aside, this is adding between 351-468 calories to one's diet every day. Unless the VCO is SO thermogenic that it can help burn at least all of those additional calories PLUS some, those same calories are going to end up as extra weight. I'm a big VCO fan--but to think that eating another several hundred calories of oil a day will help you DROP lbs does not add up. I am wagering that if I consumed an additional 400 calories a day, at the end of the year I'd have consumed enough extra calories to gain about 40 lbs. (using 3500 calories as an approx number of calories in a pound) --- lex_is_all <lex1125@...> wrote: > > Yes it is puzzling to me, as well. Especially after > reading accounts > of some others who are losing weight and in Fife's > book. > > The only thing that has changed in my diet (which is > generally pretty > good) is the addition of the VCO - mind you I am > not replacing > un-healthy oils, like vegetable or corn oils just > adding 2-3 > tablespoons daily. I have been doing this for about > 3 weeks so it may > not be enough time to tell whether the weight will > come off or > stabilize. The only other change has been a bit > more exercise on my > part to try to get my weight back to normal. > > Lex > > > > > > > > > > Greetings, > > > > > > I have been incorporating Virgin Coconut Oil in > to my diet as > > > recommended by Bruce Fife's Book (the Coconut > Miracle). Although my > > > health is generally good (I have been getting > about 3 tablespoons for > > > the last two weeks )and have also continued my > exercise regimen I > > > have begun to gain wait. So far just a few > pounds (5 or so) but I > > > am wondering if others have experienced similar > weight gain? > > > > > > Thanks for you kind replies. > > > > > > Lex > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > --------------------------------- > > Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them > fast with > Search. > > > > [Non-text portions of this message have been > removed] > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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