Apple Cider Vinegar and Virgin Coconut Oil

Having read this thread last week, I decided to try both the ACV and VCO to try to get past this month and a half funk I have been in. I was very skeptical but willing to try because I was tired of going between 116-119 for over a month. With a goal of 115, I was so close and getting very frustrated. Today, after only 4 days of having 2 teaspoons of ACV in my morning tea, and using the coconut oil in place of other oils and butter, I weighed in at 113! I was shocked, squealed (very unlike me), and did a happy dance.

I was astonished to see that it was indeed my belly fat that was shrinking! I had a noticeable bump of fat, and had almost accepted that it will never go away. Now, my stomach is almost flat!

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Coconut Oil Facts

Kills viruses that cause influenza, herpes, measles, hepatitis C, SARS, AIDS, and other illnesses
Kills bacteria that cause ulcers, throat infections, urinary tract infections, gum disease and cavities, pneumonia, and gonorrhea, and other diseases
Kills fungi and yeasts that cause candida, ringworm, athlete's foot, thrush, diaper rash, and other infections
Expels or kills tapeworms, lice, giardia, and other parasites
Provides a nutritional source of quick energy
Boosts energy and endurance, enhancing physical and athletic performance
Improves digestion and absorption of other nutrients including vitamins, minerals, amino acids
Improves insulin secretion and utilization of blood glucose
Relieves stress on pancreas and enzyme systems of the body
Reduces symptoms associated with pancreatitis
Helps relieves symptoms and reduce health risks associated with diabetes
Reduces problems associated with mal-absorption syndrome and cystic fibrosis
Improves calcium and magnesium absorption and supports the development of strong bones and teeth.
Helps protect against osteoporosis
Helps relieve symptoms associated with gallbladder disease
Relieves symptoms associated with Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and stomach ulcers
Improves digestion and bowel function
Relieves pain and irritation caused by hemorrhoids
Reduces inflammation
Supports tissue healing and repair
Supports and aids immune system function
Helps protect the body from breast, colon, and other cancers

Is heart healthy; improves cholesterol ratio reducing risk of heart disease
Protects arteries from injury that causes atherosclerosis and thus protects
against heart disease
Helps prevent periodontal disease and tooth decay
Functions as a protective antioxidant
Helps to protect the body from harmful free radicals that promote premature aging and degenerative disease
Does not deplete the body's antioxidant reserves like other oils do
Improves utilization of essential fatty acids and protects them from oxidation
Helps relieve symptoms associated with chronic fatigue syndrome
Relieves symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (prostate enlargement)
Reduces epileptic seizures
Helps protect against kidney disease and bladder infections.
Dissolves kidney stones
Helps prevent liver disease
Is lower in calories than all other fats
Supports thyroid function
Promotes loss of excess weight by increasing metabolic rate
It Is utilized by the body to produce energy in preference to being stored as body fat like other dietary fats
Helps prevent obesity and overweight problems
Applied topically helps to form a chemical barrier on the skin to ward of infection
Reduces symptoms associated the psoriasis, eczema, and dermatitis
Supports the natural chemical balance of the skin. Softens skin and helps relieve dryness and flaking
Prevents wrinkles, sagging skin, and age spots
Promotes healthy looking hair and complexion
Provides protection form damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation form the sun

Thought this was interesting...

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You would have to eat a ton of coconut oil to get the antiviral benefits. I think the isolated form is called lauricidin

I've been doing the ACV on & off for a while and it may have helped curb my appetite. My stomach seems pretty flat when I take it a few days in a row. 2 tablespoons in 8 oz water. Drink it down then rinse my mouth right away.

i'm a huge skeptic and i didnt actually believe the ACV would work...but i didnt lose anything for about 2 weeks and i started drinking it again this last week (1-2 tbsp's a day, always in 16oz of water and with about a 1/2 a tbsp of raw honey)

I've lost about 3 LBS in the last few days. i'm so shocked, and drinking it right now. i haven't had a spoonful in about 2 days so this should get my system going again.

so far it seems like if it IS helping me lose, i'm not regaining...and typically after i drink it within 12 hours i've lost about .6/LB and then within the 24 hours i'm down about a pound. kind of weird

What i used to do was eat three meals a day and no snacks and i would drink a cup of water with 2tsp of ACV before each meal....i lost alot of weight but idk if tht did the trick cuz i changed my eatin habbits n exersice more...i havent dont it cuz i really didnt lik the taste of it but i lost 10pound in a month.
i use coconut oil instead of cookin wit regular oil cuz is healthier.

P.S. the ACV should be Bragg Organic acv, thats the secret other regular acv isnt the same.

Why are people saying BUMP? I don't get it

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I've been using the Bragg's ACV and Barlean's Extra Virgin Coconut Oil for about a month now and I do think they are helping me shed a few extra pounds. I was stalled a bit but they seem to have gotten me back in motion. Even if they have no effect on losing weight I love the taste of them and they are good for me. I use maybe 1/3 spoon of the oil in my coffee in the morning and I drink the ACV with water everyday for lunch

I don't like the EVCO in coffee, and get a gag reflex when eating by the spoon. Any other suggestions on how to get it down?

I've been using the Bragg's ACV and Barlean's Extra Virgin Coconut Oil for about a month now and I do think they are helping me shed a few extra pounds. I was stalled a bit but they seem to have gotten me back in motion. Even if they have no effect on losing weight I love the taste of them and they are good for me. I use maybe 1/3 spoon of the oil in my coffee in the morning and I drink the ACV with water everyday for lunch

I don't like the EVCO in coffee, and get a gag reflex when eating by the spoon. Any other suggestions on how to get it down?

if you like oatmeal thats how i prefer it. it's also nice in fruit smoothies.

I don't do oatmeal or fruit smoothies, but you gave me a good idea - I have a protein pancake almost every day and I can put it in there. THANKS!

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I am using both vco and acv but I am also counting cals and working out so its hard to determine what does what. I will let you know if i see any stomach flattening.. that's my hope!