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Has anyone taken coconut oil with green tea to help with weight loss

tinaalvarado29
tinaalvarado29 Posts: 53 Member
edited November 2024 in Health and Weight Loss
Hi I have been reading alot on coconut oil but there are.mixed reciews.so I'm just wondering if anyone has had any suscess my adding it to thier diet.

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  • juggernaut1974
    juggernaut1974 Posts: 6,212 Member
    It's a food just like any other food.

    Calories contribute toward your overall daily goal. There's nothing magical about it.
  • chunky_pinup
    chunky_pinup Posts: 758 Member
    I have had success with adding this to my diet. It makes my food taste good. That is successful to me.

    Weight loss? Is there some silly new pill or cleanse someone is hawking? Because it's never caused weight loss for me. Just given me yummy food.
  • tincanonastring
    tincanonastring Posts: 3,944 Member
    I'm sure they have, but neither of those things will lead to weight loss. A sustained calorie deficit is the only way to lose weight. If you can sub out high-calorie drinks for green tea and make sure to account for the calories from coconut oil in your deficit, you will lose weight. Good luck!
  • strong_curves
    strong_curves Posts: 2,229 Member
    How is it supposed to help with weight loss?
  • Yi5hedr3
    Yi5hedr3 Posts: 2,696 Member
    It's a staple food for the low-carb/Keto crowd. Very good stuff!!!
  • tinaalvarado29
    tinaalvarado29 Posts: 53 Member
    I'm reading on the Internet that it boost your metabolism
  • juggernaut1974
    juggernaut1974 Posts: 6,212 Member
    tinaalvarado29 wrote: »
    I'm reading on the Internet that it boost your metabolism

    Don't believe everything you read on the internet. :)

    It doesn't.
  • QueenofHearts023
    QueenofHearts023 Posts: 421 Member
    Only exercise boosts metabolism - temporarily.

    Also, coconut oil in tea??? Eeuw.
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    I have never taken coconut oil with green tea to help with weight loss. I have lost a lot of weight. I don't believe everything I read on the internet. I look for peer-reviewed published double-blind scientific studies.
  • strong_curves
    strong_curves Posts: 2,229 Member
    tinaalvarado29 wrote: »
    I'm reading on the Internet that it boost your metabolism

    There's a lot of bs on the internet, including the coconut oil/green tea combo. It sounds gross too.
  • bendyourkneekatie
    bendyourkneekatie Posts: 696 Member
    QueenofHearts023 wrote: »

    Also, coconut oil in tea??? Eeuw.

    I know, right? *shudders*

    Op, if any of the quick fixes/hacks/boosts/tricks/etc worked, we'd be on it and drop this cico malarkey right now. There's a reason these things get touted: weight loss is hard, and slow. While 'get rich quick' may be everyone's dream, it sure ain't reality
  • tinaalvarado29
    tinaalvarado29 Posts: 53 Member
    QueenofHearts023 wrote: »
    Only exercise boosts metabolism - temporarily.

    Also, coconut oil in tea??? Eeuw.

    These are pills that are coconut oil with green tea but alot of people.are using the coconut oil to cook with instead of olive oil iv just been trying to read and.see what's best and what foods are.best this is my first time trying to lose weight seriously and I'm just trying to see what to eat and what not to but I thank all of you for your input.
  • harrybananas
    harrybananas Posts: 292 Member
    Losing weight has nothing to do with what food you eat - that's more on the health and/or preference side of things.

    Losing weight is all about eating less CALORIES than what your body uses or expends. Say you need to eat within 1500 calories per day. You can have a double quarter pounder with cheese, fries, and a soda and that'll be your meal for the day, or you can eat broccoli, spinach, and celery all day. You'll lose weight either way as long as you're under that 1500 calories. Simple enough?
  • e_v_v
    e_v_v Posts: 131 Member
    Keep in mind that coconut oil is SATURATED FAT (the bad kind) and not UNSATURATED FAT (the good kind). Coconut oil may be a "healthier" alternative in some cases, but it is still a "bad fat" and should be used sparingly.
  • tinaalvarado29
    tinaalvarado29 Posts: 53 Member
    So are you saying I don't have to watch sodium or the fat content or carbohydrates as long as in stay under my calories i really appreciate your.time because I thought it all has to do with what we.eat I really have never tried to diet without being on some kind of fad.diet which I never succeeded
  • stevencloser
    stevencloser Posts: 8,911 Member
    tinaalvarado29 wrote: »
    So are you saying I don't have to watch sodium or the fat content or carbohydrates as long as in stay under my calories i really appreciate your.time because I thought it all has to do with what we.eat I really have never tried to diet without being on some kind of fad.diet which I never succeeded

    To lose weight you need to eat less calories than you burn.
    For optimal health while doing so you should pay attention to your nutrition, like getting enough fat and protein and vitamins and other micronutrients.
  • diannethegeek
    diannethegeek Posts: 14,776 Member
    I tried to make a list of all the foods you can eat while dieting. It didn't go well: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10190957/help-what-can-i-eat#latest

    Long story short: calories are what matter for weight loss. All that other stuff can help with your health and general well being, but it's all just basic guidelines based on averages. Get your calories in check first. Make small changes as you go to work on the rest. No one needs the perfect diet for weight loss. Just do the best you can to start out.
  • tinaalvarado29
    tinaalvarado29 Posts: 53 Member
    diannethegeek wrote: »
    I tried to make a list of all the foods you can eat while dieting. It didn't go well: http://community.myfitnesspal.com/en/discussion/10190957/help-what-can-i-eat#latest

    Long story short: calories are what matter for weight loss. All that other stuff can help with your health and general well being, but it's all just basic guidelines based on averages. Get your calories in check first. Make small changes as you go to work on the rest. No one needs the perfect diet for weight loss. Just do the best you can to start out.

    Thank you so much I appreciate it
  • MichelleLea122
    MichelleLea122 Posts: 332 Member
    Just one tablespoon of coconut oil is 120kcal. You're better off using those calories for a small snack instead.
  • jgnatca
    jgnatca Posts: 14,464 Member
    MichelleLei1 wrote: »
    Just one tablespoon of coconut oil is 120kcal. You're better off using those calories for a small snack instead.

    Like a cookie. Or even better a GRANOLA cookie. Or a GRANOLA HEMP CHIA cookie with cacao nibs. With raisins and almonds.
  • Wetcoaster
    Wetcoaster Posts: 1,788 Member
    https://www.sciencebasedmedicine.org/coconut-oil/

    Conclusion
    Coconut oil is probably not as bad as once thought, but it’s no “miracle” food either. It is probably safe to use it in reasonable amounts to replace other oils in the diet, and doing so may have a favorable effect on lipid profiles; but it’s not clear whether that will actually reduce the risk of cardiovascular events. There is no justification for adding it to the diet on top of the usual consumption of other fats. There is no credible evidence to support any of the many health benefits claimed for using it as a supplement.
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