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Another drop in weight today. I have not had success success since I started this journey back in October of last year. Everyday. Every single day, I have had a loss. Meanwhile, I am eating more calories on average everyday since I started with the bulletproof coffee on Satureday.
I did the math this morning. In the two weeks prior to starting with the coffee, I ate 26552 calories less than I used...according to Fat Secret. In this time, I had adjusted my calculations, so that I was only recording the exercise I did each day, beyond normal activities. So if I divide this number by 3500, I get 7.6 pounds. What did I actually lose in that time? 2.4 pounds.
Since Saturday, I have had exceeded my RDI more days than not. My deficit for that time was 7824 calories. Divide that by 3500, and we get 2.2 pounds. Actual weight lose; 4.0 pounds.
This is not likely the secret to weight loss for everybody. But for me, the combination of starting my day with the bulletproof coffee, and then eating real, clean food, that is low in carbs, and moderate in protein...and yes, high in fat!...seems to be what is finally unlocking the weight loss for me. If someone tried to add the bulletproof coffee to their regime,...and continued to eat processed food, and refined carbs, I can't say whether the results would be as effective. But, I can say, that my husband noticed his pants were looser this morning. He has been eating less carbs...but no extremely low carbs, like me. And, he has started his mornings with the coffee the last several mornings. If nothing else, this might be an effective way to knock yourself off of a plateau.
If anyone else decides to try this out a few tips.
1) Use unsalted Kerrygold butter. If you use an unsalted butter that is not Kerrygold, then you want to make absolutely certain there is NO salt in it. I bought some Organic Sweet Butter from Trader Joe's, that, as it turns out, had a touch of salt in it. Don't do it. It taste horrid!
2} It is supposed to be made with MCT, because that is supposed to be the most effective way to kickstart your fat burning/ketosis. I have not been able to get any yet, but using a tablespoon of extra virgin coconut oil seems to be working adequately. I guess it has the mid-chain triglycerides in it that makes up MCT, but it is about a fifth or sixth of the content. It'll be interesting to see if there is any change when I finally get some MCT.
3) Use a blender or good hand mixer to combine these ingredients. You want a good frothy mix. When I take the lid off of the blender, the smell is to die for! It smells like coffee ice cream to me. :)
4) Don't eat until lunch. Drink plenty of water the rest of the AM. And if you want to work out, do so just before you eat lunch.
5) If you give it a try, do let me know what you think about it, and if you are seeing any changes in your weight loss.
I am grateful for Bulletproof coffee, and the energy it gives me, and the weight loss I am experiencing.
My supportive and loving husband.
My terrific kids.
My short hair cut...and how very easy it is to take care of!
Diet Calendar Entries for 17 August 2012:
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2137 kcal
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Fat: 184.77g | Prot: 95.00g | Carb: 29.41g.
Breakfast: coconut oil, trader joe, coffee, butter. Lunch: trader joe's marinated artichoke hearts, roasted red peppers, trader joe's, trader joe's feta cheese, trader joe's center cut uncured bacon, coconut oil, trader joe's, eggs. Dinner: butter, summer squash, parmesan cheese, caesar salad dressing, romaine lettuce, sirloin steak. Snacks/Other: peanut butter, organic peanut butter, trader joe's, cucumber, coconut chips. more...
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3577 kcal
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Activities & Exercise:
Exercise machine (slow) - 13 minutes, Exercise machine (moderate) - 8 minutes, Exercise machine (fast) - 5 minutes, Walking (moderate) - 3/mph - 30 minutes, Resting - 15 hours and 4 minutes, Sleeping - 8 hours. more...
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