Coconut oil and fat loss

alwaysfirst said:
Anyone use it for fat loss and how?
Curious about your results :)
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Interesting no one has replied to this. Coconut oil is decent for weight loss, but it's subtle. I use it to cook all my food and I used to eat it by the spoonful randomly for some extra energy.

Now I do MCT oil (NOW brand) first thing in the morning mixed with some organic butter and coffee. Crazy energy from this, btw.
 
BigBlackGuy said:
Interesting no one has replied to this. Coconut oil is decent for weight loss, but it's subtle. I use it to cook all my food and I used to eat it by the spoonful randomly for some extra energy.

Now I do MCT oil (NOW brand) first thing in the morning mixed with some organic butter and coffee. Crazy energy from this, btw.
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I was expecting more action in this thread also..?
Have you used it pre workout? Is a better way to use it for fat loss or just overall health benefits? I'm already doing high protein&fat low carb diet and debating if it would help to add coconut oil? Fat loss is the goal :)
 
alwaysfirst said:
I was expecting more action in this thread also..?
Have you used it pre workout? Is a better way to use it for fat loss or just overall health benefits? I'm already doing high protein&fat low carb diet and debating if it would help to add coconut oil? Fat loss is the goal :)
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Coconout oil is probably better for overall health. It's anti-microbial, anti-viral, contains MCTs which are great for cognition... but it's also going to boost energy and metabolism.

I see no reason not to take it, but specifically for fat loss you're probably better off with MCT Oil just because it doesn't have any extra non-MCT calories.
 
BigBlackGuy said:
Interesting no one has replied to this. Coconut oil is decent for weight loss, but it's subtle. I use it to cook all my food and I used to eat it by the spoonful randomly for some extra energy.

Now I do MCT oil (NOW brand) first thing in the morning mixed with some organic butter and coffee. Crazy energy from this, btw.
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That's exactly what I use. NOW foods MCT OIL. Super cheap and you get large nice bottles. Has a nice thermogenic effect. Gave me a little digestive discomfort but not too bad. I do like coconut oil though because of the health benefits it offers like cholesterol health etc, which is something pure MCT oil does not have
 
MCTs yield 7 calories per gram instead of the usual 9 calories from regular fats. you can likely work up a tolerance to MCTs in your belly so as to avoid the stomach distress. I like to use ample amounts of Coconut oil, mint infused fish oils, and MCTs during low carb dieting.
 
havent used MTC oil, but I do use Coconut oil A LOT. A high amount of fats with in reason will yield fat loss depending on how you structure your diet, in which case when I am getting ready for a contest that is what I do. Are you looking in particular for a diet plan that I used that involved them? Because in short I would use a CKD plan, and I use various other oils: Udos, Olive, Macadamia, mint fish oil ect.. just to get a variety and not get sick of coconut oil
 
I use coconut oil to cook my eggs in every morning. Not specifically for fat loss now, but I started doing it when on the keto diet. Good ol MCT energy to power my morning.
 
Anyone use MCT intra? I recently picked up some 360cut BCAA Sport, which has 2.5g mct in it...pretty smooth blue raz taste..
 
Some good information in here, I was unaware on the additional benefits of coconut oil. I typically just stick with peppermint fish oil and olive oil. I will remedy this.
 
BigBlackGuy said:
Interesting no one has replied to this. Coconut oil is decent for weight loss, but it's subtle. I use it to cook all my food and I used to eat it by the spoonful randomly for some extra energy.

Now I do MCT oil (NOW brand) first thing in the morning mixed with some organic butter and coffee. Crazy energy from this, btw.
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Besides cooking with it there are coconut capsules available (same as fish oil caps!) that can be swallowed throughout the day with meals. I believe this is a great health benefit AND it's convenient!
 
schizm said:
Anyone use MCT intra? I recently picked up some 360cut BCAA Sport, which has 2.5g mct in it...pretty smooth blue raz taste..
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I use it before my workouts. I'll drink coffee + MCT (a solid 2 tablespoons) + butter from grassfed/organic source...

Then I workout on just that with no other foods...

Energy is amazing and I much prefer working out like that than with any food in my stomach.

tx_bencher said:
Besides cooking with it there are coconut capsules available (same as fish oil caps!) that can be swallowed throughout the day with meals. I believe this is a great health benefit AND it's convenient!
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I also want you guys to know that RXwhey dot com has MCT powder. It does have maltodextrin in it in order to maintain the powder form, but it's super convenient to add to ANY drink. I hate downing capsules all day.
 
BigBlackGuy said:
I use it before my workouts. I'll drink coffee + MCT (a solid 2 tablespoons) + butter from grassfed/organic source...

Then I workout on just that with no other foods...

Energy is amazing and I much prefer working out like that than with any food in my stomach.
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2 tbs, would that be 28g of Mct's still?
Interesting, I work out first thing in the morning, fasted, except for a preWO and ~10g bcaa...just started using this Bcaa sport today, will monitor how it works for me...
 
There's feedback indicating it's good at supporting testosterone levels too...particularly when taken at bedtime.
 
BigBlackGuy said:
Interesting no one has replied to this. Coconut oil is decent for weight loss, but it's subtle. I use it to cook all my food and I used to eat it by the spoonful randomly for some extra energy.

Now I do MCT oil (NOW brand) first thing in the morning mixed with some organic butter and coffee. Crazy energy from this, btw.
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Bulletproof diet?

The Bulletproof coffee is seriously the best thing in the world haha. I don't know what I would do without it! :D
 
BigBlackGuy said:
I use it before my workouts. I'll drink coffee + MCT (a solid 2 tablespoons) + butter from grassfed/organic source...
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I'd just like to add to the thread here and I second everything BigBlackGuy is saying but TRUST ME when I say (and I'm sure he can verify) you need to work up to this level of MCT if you're not use to it otherwise you'll be wishing your toilet has handlebars!

The last thing you want is a severe case of MCT squirts.
 
schizm said:
2 tbs, would that be 28g of Mct's still?
Interesting, I work out first thing in the morning, fasted, except for a preWO and ~10g bcaa...just started using this Bcaa sport today, will monitor how it works for me...
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I'm always up in the air about taking fast-digesting aminos while "fasted". How much of it is being turned into glucose? If your body needs carbs I really think taking fast digesting protein/aminos is mostly being turned to carbs... just my opinion I don't have much to back it up.

I'd just like to add to the thread here and I second everything BigBlackGuy is saying but TRUST ME when I say (and I'm sure he can verify) you need to work up to this level of MCT if you're not use to it otherwise you'll be wishing your toilet has handlebars!

The last thing you want is a severe case of MCT squirts.
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Absolutely 100% correct. I can only stomach MCT if I use it with something else, ie, coffee/butter OR tuna.
 
I just bought a jar of coconut oil at Trader Joes to try. I have been using a mint infused fish oil. This will be a good add
 
MyKH3LL said:
I'd just like to add to the thread here and I second everything BigBlackGuy is saying but TRUST ME when I say (and I'm sure he can verify) you need to work up to this level of MCT if you're not use to it otherwise you'll be wishing your toilet has handlebars!

The last thing you want is a severe case of MCT squirts.
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Would that be the case because people are not use to this amount of oil in their diet? Or just because of the MCT oil itself? I use 3 tbsp of udo's a day along with 2-3 coconut a day and some other stuff so that is why I am asking.
 
Well I do notice that when I take the oil straight it makes my throat very mucousy which when swallowed can make some people nauseaus, etc
 
veaderko said:
Would that be the case because people are not use to this amount of oil in their diet? Or just because of the MCT oil itself? I use 3 tbsp of udo's a day along with 2-3 coconut a day and some other stuff so that is why I am asking.
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I've drank a lot of different oils straight, including: Olive Oil, Wheat Germ Oil, Coconut Oil and Fish oil. None of them ever gave me problems except for MCT oil.
 
veaderko said:
Would that be the case because people are not use to this amount of oil in their diet? Or just because of the MCT oil itself? I use 3 tbsp of udo's a day along with 2-3 coconut a day and some other stuff so that is why I am asking.
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I believe, don't quote me on this though, that it is because people are not use to or capable of properly absorbing this much fat straight away.
 
veaderko said:
Would that be the case because people are not use to this amount of oil in their diet? Or just because of the MCT oil itself? I use 3 tbsp of udo's a day along with 2-3 coconut a day and some other stuff so that is why I am asking.
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its the MCT itself.
 
I never knew of this issue with MCT, but never had a problem with it all the same. Must be lucky I guess.
 
So if on a high carb/protein and low-moderate fat diet, should one avoid Coconut oil?

I used to use it to cook and make protein pancakes / shakes when I was keto... But I've switched to a high carb diet with moderate fat (consumed away from carbs) and have recomped quite nicely on it... I do miss my coco oil and PB shakes tho!
 
chedapalooza said:
So if on a high carb/protein and low-moderate fat diet, should one avoid Coconut oil?

I used to use it to cook and make protein pancakes / shakes when I was keto... But I've switched to a high carb diet with moderate fat (consumed away from carbs) and have recomped quite nicely on it... I do miss my coco oil and PB shakes tho!
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Depends what you mean by moderate, but I'd still say there was room for coconut oil. Fat intake seems to be a personal thing though. Personally, if I drop below 50g/day, I notice a detrimental effect in my focus and libido. Coconut oil is essential for me... have it every day, in varying quantities.
 
Johnston said:
Depends what you mean by moderate, but I'd still say there was room for coconut oil. Fat intake seems to be a personal thing though. Personally, if I drop below 50g/day, I notice a detrimental effect in my focus and libido. Coconut oil is essential for me... have it every day, in varying quantities.
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Yea I'm on erase too so my libido is hurtin despite using daa and maca+trib+fenugreek.

My fat is about 30-50 daily usually on the lower end tho
 
chedapalooza said:
my libido is hurtin.

My fat is about 30-50 daily usually on the lower end tho
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boldened latter is likely the cause of the former
fat intake is too low..this is not the 70s bro, that idea of low-fat went out long time ago

generally speaking, sure when carbs are high we want to keep fats in check (and vice versa if we care anything about body composition) -- but, that is a relative terminology, and nothing finite like 30g (which as I already said is wayyy too low)
 
snagencyV2.0 said:
boldened latter is likely the cause of the former
fat intake is too low..this is not the 70s bro, that idea of low-fat went out long time ago

generally speaking, sure when carbs are high we want to keep fats in check (and vice versa if we care anything about body composition) -- but, that is a relative terminology, and nothing finite like 30g (which as I already said is wayyy too low)
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I understand that for sure. Recomping has been great, although I know low fat causes much more issues than just libido. It's been about 3 months, I'm making changes now.
 
It's harder for MCT's to convert to fatty acid forms that can be reabsorbed and stored as body fat. The great thing about MCT is how they get metabolized quickly and into ketones. So if you use MCT rich fats/oils such as coconut oil in place of things like butter or cooking needs, there could be some benefits there.

At the end of the day though, if you are eating excessive calories that fatten you up, it's your caloric intake which you should be concerned about TBH.
 
i've been using coconut oil for awhile now....i put it in my morning coffee, used to put it in my protein shake, i've also cooked with it and didn't 'mind it, but other ppl swear they taste coconuts when i used it for cooking

it just sucks because my ex gf's aunt runs a health store and got me a gallon of organic coconut oil for $1, i'm running low, have to find where i can get a gallon of it again
 
chedapalooza said:
Yea I'm on erase too so my libido is hurtin despite using daa and maca+trib+fenugreek.

My fat is about 30-50 daily usually on the lower end tho
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You do realise that fats play one of the greatest roles in the body? Why o why would you deprive yourself of them?
 
Young Gotti said:
i've been using coconut oil for awhile now....i put it in my morning coffee, used to put it in my protein shake, i've also cooked with it and didn't 'mind it, but other ppl swear they taste coconuts when i used it for cooking it just sucks because my ex gf's aunt runs a health store and got me a gallon of organic coconut oil for $1, i'm running low, have to find where i can get a gallon of it again
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Absolutely love some coconut oil in my oatmeal. Generally, you should aim for ~.45g per lb. of BW as the minimum for your fat intake.
 
I start off almost every morning with coconut oil in my oatmeal or shake, I never had it in coffee but I had it in my tea... :)
 
Anybody eat much of the banana chips you can find in many stores? Usually consists of bananas, coconut oil and sugar.
 
I get the dried green beans. They are surprisingly tasty just expensive.
 
Young Gotti said:
i've been using coconut oil for awhile now....i put it in my morning coffee, used to put it in my protein shake, i've also cooked with it and didn't 'mind it, but other ppl swear they taste coconuts when i used it for cooking

it just sucks because my ex gf's aunt runs a health store and got me a gallon of organic coconut oil for $1, i'm running low, have to find where i can get a gallon of it again
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Costco has giant tubs of it cheap here, so they must have them in the US, too. Nutiva brand, organic, etc etc...good stuff!
 
Just blend a little longer. There may be small chunks but it doesn't matter. Throw some in your coffee too
 
tyrub42 said:
Costco has giant tubs of it cheap here, so they must have them in the US, too. Nutiva brand, organic, etc etc...good stuff!
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costco doesn't exist where i'm from....i have to talk my mother into taking me to sam's club and see if they have anything since she's the only one with a membership
 
tyrub42 said:
Costco has giant tubs of it cheap here, so they must have them in the US, too. Nutiva brand, organic, etc etc...good stuff!
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This^^^^. I get the Carrington Farms brand. I'm going to try it on a sweet potato later instead of butter :)
 
Misfit28 said:
This^^^^. I get the Carrington Farms brand. I'm going to try it on a sweet potato later instead of butter :)
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nothing wrong with butter, and butter is (proportionately speaking) a better fat for boosting test

not saying this applies to you specifically, but:
if you are avoiding butter simply due to what you "hear" in the media, you have taken a turn down the wrong path indeed

and let me also state the obvious:
just because coconut butter has unique properties (ie mct formation), this does NOT mean one can consume this fat with reckless abandon....a fat is still a fat, in the grand scheme of things
 
snagencyV2.0 said:
nothing wrong with butter, and butter is (proportionately speaking) a better fat for boosting test not saying this applies to you specifically, but: if you are avoiding butter simply due to what you "hear" in the media, you have taken a turn down the wrong path indeed and let me also state the obvious: just because coconut butter has unique properties (ie mct formation), this does NOT mean one can consume this fat with reckless abandon....a fat is still a fat, in the grand scheme of things
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I'm not avoiding butter, just trying something new :)
 
I'm a little confused here, So is coconut oil more rapidly absorbed than other fats? Would this possibly facilitate faster absorption of other fat soluble nutrients vs the use of other oils? Or is it just a matter of the energy from the mct's is produced faster?
 
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