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Well, if we can agree on TDEE and the 4 parts of it, BMR, NEAT, EAT, and TEF. Every place I've read TEF is the least impactful for the equation. BMR is #1, NEAT is #2, EAT is #3, and TEF is #4. So TEF--Thermic Effect of Food is somewhere in the neighborhood of 5-7% of total TDEE. Is coconut oil burning as an MCT creating a…

Ah, page 52 and 53, good stuff. The complexity of the various parts of the LDL's is fascinating. Complex and tricky but fascinating nonetheless. Somewhere on page 52 the woman had a cardiac event. Her blood panels look good so this sort of takes us back to 'it is one part of the picture' with heart disease.

Phew, thanks. First 6 pages were mostly about someone who at day 47 had more symptoms then most people have ever experienced. I hope things worked out for her.

You failed to mention the unique ones in your post above. The reason I looked them up was to find which were 'unique'. Are there other foods that have MCT's in them which provide similar benefit to the coconut oil? Does a MCT act like a carb more then a fat?

Fist link has only 53 pages. I'll get back to you in June. I'll have to read a few pages at a clip. And wabmester's is about the Russian. I vaguely recall someone discussing the issue with doctors from Eastern Europe and their views versus other countries. Interesting stuff.

Oh the food I was referencing above was bacon. It seems coconut oil and bacon(which was the first food I looked up to compare fatty acids) have pretty much the same types of fatty acids. Obviously there amounts are different for each of the fatty acids. It is interesting how close they are in fatty acid profile and there…

At your age consuming 3,000 calories is great and being able to maintain your weight (200 pounds?) is something pretty rare. I'm not sure of how much of any fat like coconut oil you can consume before issues arise. You said many times of your improved health markers so best of luck.

I have a chance to speak with teachers who work with and around kiddos who take the big 3, the 2 you listed and Concerta. To a person, they know when a kiddo isn't on the meds. I volunteer in 3rd grade classrooms from time to time and watch teachers who have a kid for more of a day then a parent sees there own kid and…

wab had something about Russian something or other; and we had a thread months ago but missed it. I still haven't hit the links yet. Thanks again, I'll read them before too long.

I know this quote above was for ketomom but I went all the way back to Time magazine's 1961 article where Dr Keys was interviewed. It is really interesting to read the terms used and how we have developed a cholesterol level off his numbers. I still recall when the high number dropped from 240 to 220 thinking the drugs on…

My neighbor's numbers are high relative to standard numbers. Her ratios are pretty good though and her tri's number is low, below 100 I think she said. So, the ratios are more important then the individual numbers and the overall cholesterol number is important to start the conversation with a GP about what they look for…

I was reading an article recently about a guy eating 8,500 calories a day, didn't gain weight but did lose 7% body fat. In the short term it is interesting. I can't think of many people able to do this for very long. It is sort of interesting how many people have large caloric days depending on their workout routines.

I'm not sure cheating day is making much sense. If I have a day where my workout is extensive I may not eat 'those' calories til the next day. Not sure I get too concerned about being over or under by too much in any one day. I may have a decade view and this is probably unhealthy when I read this thread.

Hey! We're fortunate to have so many local running groups and options Like Philly, Baltimore, DC to go for longer distances or larger runs.

I know the longer I wait to sign up the higher chance is I'll skip the run. I'd like to do a 15k but I have next to no miles this year. I have a Spring 10k in Hershey scheduled(I think) and registered for the Bridge again. Travel is 2:15 roughly or a little less. For the Bridge run we stay close to the pick up location. We…

You look up the fatty acids of coconut oil only to discover the 'magic' or unique qualities are about the same as other fatty products. Like, lard or butter.

Thanks, but I was really just asking the person I quoted what their levels were. If this was a public group search functionality would probably be improved. It is fairly common to improve cholesterol across the board, especially tryglericide levels, since most people lose body fat with weight loss regardless of the…

(2) quick questions: How high is high for cholesterol? And, do you use light olive oil or does the amount of or type processing not matter to you? Footnote: My neighbor has high cholesterol: north of 240. She has high HDL(above 100 I think), low try number, but then a high LDL number. Her next visit and bloodworm will…

@ Dragonwolf: A lot to read through, view, and digest. A question about the oxidation of coconut oil? At what temperature does this occur? If I fry eggs with it what temperature makes the coconut oil similar to a trans fat?

@ GaleHawkins: Is there where your belief of 5 to 8 TBSP's per day of coconut oil is healthy? I think you said before you weigh 200 pounds so does 900+ calories of your day consist of consuming coconut oil?

@Sunny_Bunny_ If I understand you correctly you are stating coconut oil has some unique fatty acids relative to other foods. A quick search of common names of fatty acids in coconut oil reveals the following: butyric, caproic, caprylic, capric, lauric, myristic, palmitic, and stearic. Of these, which ones are unique to…

South Central PA--the bridge run was awesome. We run it with a group of friends the past 2 years. It is a large race but very well run and Annapolis is a pretty cool town. Have you decided which distance to run in March?

I read Aragon and respect his views. He definitely cuts through woo and BS with ease. In a magazine filled with BS like "actor gains 25 pounds of muscle in 4 months" etc, it is refreshing to see people I respect write about nutrition.

I'd have to increase miles in the saddle or swimming. Hmmmm...who knew? Increase workouts, eat more stuff. Nah, has to be something other then this.

I ran in Annapolis back in November. I'll probably run in Annapolis this November. I may run more then a 10k...at some point. I am a horrible MFP running friend. I will encourage people though. My last attempt at a half ended with injury. Some day, some time, before I turn 80....a half is coming off the bucket list.

Phew...just remembered the guy's name. Alan Aragon. I wonder if Alan realizes the dangers of potatoes?

I think it is fair to say she did this using <2,000 calories which for me is barely my BMR. Gosh, this is a pretty cool diary thanks Happy Camper.. This month's Mens Health had a blurp about potatoes written by some well known lad. What was the guy's name? Give me a minute.

Your list is probably nearing the naughty list. Except the avocado.....then again.....

Can you list the chemicals?

So, what else does a potato provide? Any other micronutrients? Your starting to remind me of someone who talks of all the vitamins and micros in butter. I can get 100% of some vitamins from butter...if I eat a 1,000 calories of it. Why do you need 100% potassium? Create your own diary entries for your own…