I'm afraid of coconut oil......

arly · 09-12-2008, 05:23 PM

I've been reading so much good stuff that i've been using it for past month (only EV) about 1 tbl. a day BUT I am now 5 lbs. HEAVIER and from some of the recent comments...feel it might be due to that.
I am doing Atkins but with slightly higher carbs, like 20-30 at most.
Just bought a 54 oz. jar but am really leery about getting into it.

Anyone know for a fact that CO has caused your wt. gain. ?

FloridaShell · 09-12-2008, 05:30 PM

I do CO all the time. I don't think it's a problem.

shapeup1 · 09-12-2008, 06:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by arly

I've been reading so much good stuff that i've been using it for past month (only EV) about 1 tbl. a day BUT I am now 5 lbs. HEAVIER and from some of the recent comments...feel it might be due to that.
I am doing Atkins but with slightly higher carbs, like 20-30 at most.
Just bought a 54 oz. jar but am really leery about getting into it.

Anyone know for a fact that CO has caused your wt. gain. ?

Well, the way to know is don't have it for a month and see if you lose....
Maybe it dosen't work the same for everyone......

ljguitar · 09-12-2008, 08:30 PM

Hi arly...
Since you only bought 3.37 pounds of Coconut Oil, and at 1 T a day, you'd consume less than 2 pounds in a month. Unless you ate it all and assimilated it all, and it multiplied in your system, how would it have caused a 5 pound increase?

Something sounds askew...

arly · 09-13-2008, 09:06 AM

To clarify...haven't opened the 54 oz. yet. Have used 2- 1 lb. containers over past 2 mos.,mostly to make chocolate mud in 4 portions...have 1 serving at a time.
I guess my main concern is that the extra fat on top of the other very high fats (mostly saturated plus avocado ) I'm eating may be causing my gain.
I pretty much stick to 3 meals...not a snacker but will have the mud in late evening usually.

baindegael · 09-13-2008, 09:19 AM

I would say to post some menus and let everyone see if it could be something else. I've used CO in the past but prefer Olive oil (the flavor). What plan are you on?

09-12-2008, 05:23 PM	#1
arly Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Taneytown, Maryland Posts: 764 Gallery: arly Stats: 195/188/165 WOE: egg/protein mainly Start Date: Oct 20, 2008	I'm afraid of coconut oil...... I've been reading so much good stuff that i've been using it for past month (only EV) about 1 tbl. a day BUT I am now 5 lbs. HEAVIER and from some of the recent comments...feel it might be due to that. I am doing Atkins but with slightly higher carbs, like 20-30 at most. Just bought a 54 oz. jar but am really leery about getting into it. Anyone know for a fact that CO has caused your wt. gain. ?

09-12-2008, 08:30 PM	#4
ljguitar Senior LCF Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wyoming Posts: 527 Gallery: ljguitar WOE: Low Carb - 30 or less sensible carbs per day	Hi arly... Since you only bought 3.37 pounds of Coconut Oil, and at 1 T a day, you'd consume less than 2 pounds in a month. Unless you ate it all and assimilated it all, and it multiplied in your system, how would it have caused a 5 pound increase? Something sounds askew... Last edited by ljguitar : 09-12-2008 at 08:32 PM.

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09-12-2008, 05:30 PM	#2
FloridaShell MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 2,703 Gallery: FloridaShell Stats: 163/133 sz 6/? WOE: My own way of l/cing Start Date: 1/2/08	I do CO all the time. I don't think it's a problem.

09-13-2008, 09:06 AM	#5
arly Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Taneytown, Maryland Posts: 764 Gallery: arly Stats: 195/188/165 WOE: egg/protein mainly Start Date: Oct 20, 2008	To clarify...haven't opened the 54 oz. yet. Have used 2- 1 lb. containers over past 2 mos.,mostly to make chocolate mud in 4 portions...have 1 serving at a time. I guess my main concern is that the extra fat on top of the other very high fats (mostly saturated plus avocado ) I'm eating may be causing my gain. I pretty much stick to 3 meals...not a snacker but will have the mud in late evening usually.

09-13-2008, 09:19 AM	#6
baindegael Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Heaven's Waiting Room Posts: 10,757 Gallery: baindegael Stats: Highest 323-5'9" 282/200.0/165 WOE: Low Carb- Veggies are my friends Start Date: 10/29/2003	I would say to post some menus and let everyone see if it could be something else. I've used CO in the past but prefer Olive oil (the flavor). What plan are you on?