Coconut oil and Gastroparesis

 

 



Now if you have been following me and my blog, you'll know that in my last post, I stated that I was trying to use coconut oil to speed up my metabolism (and don't mind the other perks it's said to offer as well like softer skin and hair). http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/weight-loss/expert-answers/coconut-oil-and-weight-loss/faq-20058081 Here's my review after trying this every day (except for yesterday):

Friday- I bought the coconut oil. I mixed only one tablespoon with my tea mid day. They state in all of the articles that i have read to start out with one tablespoon and work your way up to about three tops. I felt great. It didn't curve my apetite, but I did feel like I had a little more energy and I worked out a little harder with more stamina then I usually have. So I felt like I burned off more of the food I ate.

Saturday- I didn't have the best experience of my lifetime with it.. It wasn't bad...Just odd. I woke up early but took a nap. When I woke up I ate and had what they call bulletproof coffee (Minus the natural butter because the idea of butter in my coffee grossed me out) which is where you add the hot coconut oil to your coffee. I did this by warming the oil in my coffee pot while the coffee brewed then just mixing it all together. I had a show Saturday night and probably played the worst I have played in a long time. I got super jittery and my heart was racing while the whole time I was just trying to slow my heart rate down then eventually ended up playing a couple of songs way to slow in turn. It was aweful. But then after the two hour show (thank gawd it was over!) I went for a walk with some friends. I still had my guitar in hand and we randomly ended up busking until 4 am! Thank goodness for friends who are willing to stay up with you when you are feeling uncomfortably hiper. We had a blast. I didn't really feel right though until it started to wear off. I haven't really read anywhere of anything similar happening to anyone else with bullet proof coffee but I felt like I was on prescription weight loss pills. It was nuts.

Sunday- After being up all night, my fiancé and I slept literally until almost 4pm! Needless to say after the experience I had just had, I took a break on the coconuts all together. We went to a cookout and a small party. I felt miserably tired the whole day and irritable from being so tired and having to socialize. I didn't show my annoyance but damn it! I was annoyed by everything! I have a good way of hiding that sort of thing luckily so no one knew.

Today is Monday. Oh the dreaded Monday. I tried the coconut oil again. Only this time, I only mixed 1 teaspoon in with some tea rather than a tablespoon. I felt fine. No reaction. So when I got to work, I had a cup of coffee as I usually do. For about 2 hours or so I felt real jittery again. So there you have it. For some reason for me, I can not handle it with that much caffeine. Ah well. I'm still not steering clear of coconut oil. I mean it is delicious and helps me work out. But Bulletproof seems to only be for those people who have bullet proof digestion. Not Me. The girl with sparkley eyes and gastroparesis ( a fancy name for having small intestines that are too small causing stuff to take way longer to digest and sit in your stomach longer. http://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/digestive-disorders-gastroparesis)/.  I still like it though. Just have to be careful with coffee.. For some reason that is not proving to mix well. Has anyone else ever experienced this before?
So there you have it. You all now know about the girl with sparkley eye's embarrassing stomach conditions. You're welcome. Now go eat lunch!

Ps. This is where I'm at today on my squat challenge:

 

Actual/Goal

Squats: 386/550

Sit Ups:  480/62

Push Ups:135/0

Sincerely,

The Girl With Sparkles In Her Eyes

 



The Virgin Goods

So I've started this facebook  challenge. Look familiar? Anyway, I started this on 7/14 and I am still going! I got over 50 comments some from some loving supportive friends and family who commented about four to five times each. Thanks guys!
Comment: I
Comment: Can't
Comment: Believe
Comment: It's
Comment: Not
Comment: Butter
This was my favorite of them! LOL Thanks Seth.

 

Anyway, it's going well for me. I'm not in any hurry because I've been afraid to work out since my last attempt at losing weight when I pinched a nerve in my back and literally had to attend physical therapy for about two months before I could stand up strait and walk again. I am hard at it now though. Well...in a very reserved and moderate way.

This is where I am at. I have added some exercises to this.

Done/Goal

Squats: 301/550

Sit Ups: 380/62

Push Ups: 100/0

 

Now I have been at this, like I said, since the 14'th. That means I have been working out for 9 days. I waited until today to weigh myself. Sadly though, guess how many pounds I have lost??? Zero! Squat! Nada! Zilch! And this is on top of avoiding sugar, eating more fiber, and eating 1200 calories or less every day.

 

That being said, some alterations need to be made. Now I know...I said I wasn't in a hurry and I've only been at this 9 days. I'm not..But at the same time, I am getting married in a little over a year and want to figure out what works for me early so I can look super sexy time hot in my wedding dress and I won't be rushed to do so and purging food unhealthily only to gain the weight back in a week like so many brides do.

 

So yesterday I did my homework. Now mind you, I'm not quitting the challenge. I am stubborn and when I set my mind on something, I do it. So I will get all 550 squats done and continue doing sit ups and push ups. But I read a great tip on pinterest. I have done more research on it and this looks like a great idea. I have decided to implement coconut oil into my diet. It's a good fat that your body needs. It also boosts your immune system, improves digestion, helps with your skin and hair, fights virus, and boosts your metabolism. So why not? Now if you are looking to try this, this is the kind you need to look for:

It has to be all natural, un refined, organic, virgin coconut oil. Not the stuff that's been messed with.

Today is day one of trying this. So I will let you know how it goes. So far, I have added it to my hot tea and it is not only delicious, but when I finish taking a drink, my lips feel softer! Oh and did I mention, it naturally whitens your teeth as well?! How have I not discovered this yet?

 

Anyway, I am not adding 1 tbs to my diet a day and I'm also going to include some light cardio.

 

I will let you know how it goes!

 

Have a fantastic day! And stay Sparkley.

 

Sincerely,

The Girl With Sparkles In Her Eyes

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