Re: did any one count calories while on the coconut diet? [Forum: Weight Loss]

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 17:27:00 EST

I have kept my calories at 1400 per day and include the oil in the calorie count. It broke my stall and my ketostix are reading very heavy...I've only been on it for 3 1/2 days and am very hopeful.......I have to watch my calories at this point, but I'm pretty excited about this stuff right now. I do 3 tbls a day........... CB

Re: My journey with coconut oil for my hypothyroid [Forum: Thyroid Health ]

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 14:56:00 EST

Hi Cassie, no I have not heard of the book. What have you heard about it? I have never had an issue with my goiter. In fact, my endocrinologist when she feels my throat swears that I don't have thyroid issues. Except my bloodwork states the opposite. I had an appt with a dietician to help me figure out what exactly I should and not eat, and what I should take for supplements, yesterday. I was sooo excited about it. I don't remember if I told you I was talking to a doctor about the adrenals being the underlying cause. He says my case seems to be uncomplicated and thus very hopeful I can get back to normal (I am being a hopeful...synic (sp)with this news). Anyways, I had to cancel because I started kidney pain the day before. Lo and behold I had kidney stones (got the surgery today). But so far on the diet, I am doing really well and not craving too much. After surgery today I requested Arby's. I could feel guilty, but when I ate my lunch it just didn't taste as good as I remembered, so the transition will be that much easier! I am off my supplements for a couple of days now to get back on my 'normal' schedule. I will add them again in a couple of days. At first I thought with all the changes I created the stones! But my doctor said as big as they were, it took several months, perhaps as much as 6. Hope to post next week. Nice to have a forum buddy! Oh, have you tried stevia with your family? I don't know if it will be enough for them, but maybe in small amounts without them knowing and then eventually getting them off completely. Don't know. Julie

Re: Is Coconut Oil good for Psoriasis [Forum: Hair Treatment] [Forum: Skin Health]

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 02:34:00 EST

hi, i think i had the worse case of scalp psoriasis it was so thick i had to use a fine toot coume to remove it .so i shaved off all my hair and used dipresalic ointment,after 2 weeks it was all clear .but when my hair grew back it came back . so now i shave my head every 2-3 days and it never comes back. also i live in a hot country now .maybe that helps.by the way i had this problem for years ,till i shaved my head ,now it is clear 5 years ,soif your a man you can try it. sorry for the ladys good luck gerry...

Re: Re: Eating the oil straight off the spoon...vs cooking with it??! [Forum: General]

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 01:59:00 EST

i just started to take coconut oil about 2 days now 15mil 3 times a day .i go to the gym and i am 98 kilo now, i will also use it in cooking instead of normal oil.so i will keep u posted when i see i change in my self.i will try any thing once .... -------------------------------------------- Original Message: -------------------------------------------- Posted: 4/3/2009 By: Abby I don't cook that much either but I do use the oil for frying fish and eggs. I can't take it right off the spoon but I put a tbsp. in a small amount of heated water and am able to drink it down. I was taking 4-1/2 tbsp. a day as prescribed by Dr. Enig and I was gaining weight. I have now cut back to 2-3 tbsp. and am really watching the protein and carb intake. I'm hoping to see some results with this. I try to keep my carbs under 20 grams and protein around 60-70 grams and the fat 110-130 grams. As far as raising your oil intake, Dr. Enig wants you to take at least 1 tbsp. 20 mins. before each meal. It goes up according to your weight, but no more than 2 tbsp. So, I would not take all of your oil at one sitting. I've been watching this site for a couple of days and notice there are very few messages. I wish more people posted on this site. Hope to hear from you. Abby

Re: Re: Multi Nodular goitre [Forum: Thyroid Health ]

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:15:00 EST

Marilyn, Don't know if you're still on here, but I wanted to share a soy-free chocolate recipe with you. It's so DELICIOUS!!! Hope you like dark chocolate, because it's dark... mmmm. I used Hershey's cocoa powder and orange blossom honey since I didn't have the raw stuff. 1/2 cup of Raw Organic Cacao Powder 1/4 cup of Extra Virgin Coconut Oil 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Raw Organic Honey to taste (I usually use about 2-3 big teaspoons) Mix all ingredients together until very smooth. by teaspoonfuls on waxed paper lined pan and place in freezer for 30 mins. or fridge for up to 2 hrs. Store in fridge. Enjoy! Hope you like it! Cassie

Re: Re: Re: Re: Awesome Weight Loss [Forum: Weight Loss]

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 17:10:00 EST

Amy, That's AWESOME! So you are taking the VCO softgels? A friend of mine tried them but did not notice any changes, so she's switching to the oil in the jar. I've been using VCO for 10 weeks now, lost 14 lbs. within 8 weeks, have been on a plateau the last two. However, I had cut out meat and sugar, then reintroduced them last week. Guess I'll cut them out again and see what happens. Keep us up to date on your success! Cassie

Re: Newby [Forum: Weight Loss]

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:44:00 EST

Margi, I noticed a difference in how I felt in only three days! I didn't weigh until after the second week, when my hubby informed me he had lost 11 lbs. Then I ran to the scale and I had lost 6.5 lbs.! Nice! I began with 1 tsp./day, worked up to 2-1/2 Tbl./day. I'm on week 10, I've lost 14 lbs., though I've been on a plateau for about a week now. My family cut out meats and sweets for three weeks and I was losing 2-4 lbs. a week, since we added meats and occasional sweets back, I've plateaued. Think I'll cut the sweets, and limit meat to twice a week and see what happens. Cassie

Re: diet meals with coconut oil [Forum: Weight Loss]

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:37:00 EST

Isabel, I've been cutting way back on sugar, only using organic raw sugar and honey at home, in moderation. Also avoiding soy (because it's the #1 no-no for hypothyroidism) and hydrogenated fats/oils. This naturally turns me in the direction of a whole foods diet, though I'm not there by any means. I did cut out meats and sweets altogether for three weeks and lost 2-4 lbs. a week that way. WOW! All this together with VCO, and through Thanksgiving and Christmas, I still managed to lose 14 lbs. Not bad, I think! Cassie

Re: Coconut oil and HCG diet [Forum: Weight Loss]

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:23:00 EST

Don't mean to sound ignorant here, but what is the hcg diet? Is it friendly to Hashimoto's hypothyroidism, because I'd like to lose 75-80 more lbs. I've lost 14 since Thanksgiving!! Cassie

Re: Plateau [Forum: Weight Loss]

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:19:00 EST

Hi Karen, I'm curious as to what 'diet' you're sticking to... just wondering if there are lots of us making the same changes or if some people are success with different eating habits. Also, are you on VCO for weight loss alone, or for other benefits too? Cassie

Re: My journey with coconut oil for my hypothyroid [Forum: Thyroid Health ]

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:11:00 EST

Julie, I forgot to mention that my goiter reduced in size as well after starting the EVCO. Do you have a goiter with your thyroid condition? We're planning to reduce sugars even more, at present trying to use only organic raw sugar at home, or honey, in moderation at that. Explaining that to my kids when they're begging for a sucker or something is like trying to pull my own teeth. But I'm determined to instill better eating habits in them than I grew up with. Have you read the book 'Nourishing Traditions?' I've seen a lot of talk about it and think I'm going to look for a copy. Getting healthier, Cassie

Re: Eating the oil straight off the spoon...vs cooking with it??! [Forum: General]

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:00:00 EST

This is a great way to get the VCO in, thought I'd share it here... I found this recipe YUMMY! I used Hershey's unsweetened cocoa powder, and orange blossom honey since I didn't have the raw on hand. My, oh, my... you have to like dark chocolate to eat it, though. It's very delicious! Coconut Chocolate 1/2 cup of Raw Organic Cacao Powder 1/4 cup of Extra Virgin Coconut Oil 1 tsp Vanilla Extract Raw Organic Honey to taste (I usually use about 2-3 big teaspoons) Mix all ingredients together until very smooth. by teaspoon on wax paper lined pan. Place in freezer for 30 minutes or fridge for 2 hours to chill. Store in fridge. Enjoy! Cassie

Re: MY WEIGHT LOSS TIPS [Forum: Weight Loss]

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 22:16:00 EST

I put coconut oil on toast topped with cinnamon and xylitol sugar. it's delicious. sandy

Re: My journey with coconut oil for my hypothyroid [Forum: Thyroid Health ]

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:54:00 EST

I am also greatful to hear of other stories. It just seems that so many people on here only report the first few weeks or they will be starting. I am on day 3 of a new diet. Not terribly hard right now. I have minute amounts of sugar. For example, the Hidden Valley Ranch mixture has dextrose in it, but I am mixing it with sour cream (which has milk...so I am lactose as well). Otherwise, I have cut the instant coffee I usually have (mainly to have it with the VCO). Instead, I made eggs and put the oil in there. Interesting to note...must be a fluke...that I am down 2 pounds since the weekend. I haven't exercised and I felt that I have eaten MUCH more than normal. But my food in 3 days has been raw summer squash, celery, cucumbers (with the ranch dip mentioned), chili (tomatoes, beans, meat), cheese, pineapple, chicken, eggs with spinach, onion, peppers, mushrooms. I have added about 1 T of VCO to make it about 3 T a day now. I was just shocked when I got on the scale. I reweighed 8 or 9 times. I have been doing more research on adrenal fatigue and actually in contact with this doctor. His service is free. But I intend to make a contribution as I see myself improve. And yes I really do believe I will be healthier soon. My plan now is to get back on my levo 112 tomorrow. Monitor how I feel and get my blood checked as needed. Fortunately, or unfortunately, depending on how you look at things...I feel much better off the drugs. And I wonder if I keep on the drugs if my thyroid will atrophy. But looking at bloodwork will be an encouragement if my doctor sees that she needs to lower my dosage again. When I see my doctor, I will tell her what I am doing and see if she wants to be a part of the experiment (she is fairly open to experiments). Cassie, continue to reduce the sugars. I am reading a lot that we are really taxing the insulin with all these sugars which leading to our bodies yelling at us. Congrats on a great weight loss. That is really amazing. I can't say that it has helped me lose weight. But I can feel it doing something, as I have more motivation to exercise more, more optimistic demeanor too. Keep me posted as well. Blessings!

Re: Re: Re: MY WEIGHT LOSS TIPS [Forum: Weight Loss]

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:15:00 EST

Linda, Putting a tablespoon or more on a cracker or on vegetables is a great way to take coconut oil. I usually just chuck it on down. (Certainly that is an easier act than a shot of insulin.) The more you can get into you, the closer you will be to the time when your health problems will lessen or disappear. Some health food stores also sell coconut milk. I buy the unsweetened type. It doesn't taste sweet, but it does have the health benefits of the oil. It just takes a bit longer to work. Don't give up. You will be an inspiration for those around you. Best wishes!! -------------------------------------------- Original Message: -------------------------------------------- Posted: 10/6/2009 By: Mary Linda, You might want to try a gluten free diet. I also have fibro/chronic fatigue and have been gluten free since Feb 09. It has made a huge difference in my pain and energy levels. The reduction in carbs would also help to regulate your insulin levels. You might also need to have a blood test for Vitamin D3. Deficiencies in D3 have been shown to influence FM/CFS, osteoarthritis, and Diabetes. It is not a test done typically by most MD's, but one that is really important, even if you eat plenty of dairy. Your levels need to be above 50 regardless if you fall into a normal range on the scale. My bet is that you are really low. Good luck! -------------------------------------------- Original Message: -------------------------------------------- Posted: 3/12/2009 By: Linda Our Dear Daughter SEnt me a website to go check out info about using Extra Virgin Coconut Oil for weight loss,Fibro,Chronic Fatigue. I read the sucess stories & thought that sounds doable. Went out & bought jar & tried to take it of a table spoon & then thought,this is absolutely gross. When I told her I had done that she said Mom,why would you try to take it like that,I don't think you are supposed to take it like that.I told her thats what some people who had lost a great deal of weight had done. Anyway I've been reading the postings here & thinking there has to be an easier way to get this in & not make me gag. I have used to cook eggs in & that was ok,but I do not eat that many eggs. I do not drink coffee or tea. I have Diabetes,Fibro,Chronic Fatigue,Osteoarthris,& other heath issues as well. My health would be so much better if I could remove & keep off about 130 pounds. I take 4 shots of insulin,2 different types,dailyin order to control my Diabetes, I also take a bunch of prescrition Medication for my health issues. I would be so happy if I could get off some of this stuff. If anyone has any ideas for my to try with the coconut oil so I can get it in & not gag. That would be great. Thank you in advance. Sincerely, Linda

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