the coconut oil diet

I have been taking coconut oil for about 3 weeks now and I think it has been long enough that I have started noticing some results from it. I want to contribute so many things to coconut oil, I am no scientist, or doctor so I don't know that the coconut oil actually has anything to do with it but I do know that I have notice a lot of changes in my body and I want to tell you about them, and let you take what you want from this post and leave the rest. I also want to remind you one more again that I am not a medical professional and this is not intended as medical advice. Just one persons opinion.

I cannot say for certain that the coconut oil is the reason for the positive changes in my body, but it is the only change I have made in my lifestyle and I notice drastic improvements in so many areas. Don't get me wrong it hasn't all been cupcakes and roses. For starters in my reading about adding coconut oil to my diet I read that you should take 3 tablespoons per day, and I tried that and I had the worst upset tummy and tummy cramps ever for about 3 days, I cut back to 1 tablespoon per day and I have worked myself up to 2 tablespoons at this point without spending the day on the potty, and I am glad I have stuck with it..

Here are the changes I have noticed in my body and like i said this is just one person's opinion. I am not responsible for anything you choose to do or not to do.

• My nails are way less brittle and breaky
• my hair seems healthier
• I had no menstrual cramps this month and that has NEVER happened in the history of my life
• i didn't have too much of a moody breakdown this menstrual cycle and that has also NEVER happened in the history of my life
• my bowel movements have been more regular (after the initial shock of the coconut oil)
• my dry flaky scaly elbows and heels that my children refer to as my cactus elbows and feet are practically non-existent
• my skin seems more revitalized and healthy
• my hair is less dry and brittle
• I did not have a tragic acne breakout before my menstrual cycle this time
• scars that i have been battling for months seem to be healing wonderfully at long last the skin tone is evening out where the scars are
• the yeast infection i always get before my period is non existent this month
• my lips are not dried out and in desperate need of chapstick ll the time
• we need far less lubrication for intimate time
• Ive been more active and into getting out of the house more than I have been in a long long time
• I have had less achy joints especially in the wrist I broke that always tells me the weather
• I have had less trouble with dry eyes
• the dry patch between my eyebrows and across my nose is gone
• my pores across my nose and cheeks seem smaller and less clogged
• I have more energy
• memory seems less foggy

I have to add here in regards to the cactus elbows and heels I take coconut oil by the spoon full twice daily but I also apply as a lotion to my elbows and heels several times per day.

Now like i say I cannot tell you how much of this should be accredited to the coconut oil but I am a firm believer in its benefits now and I will be taking coconut oil in my diet for a long time to come.. You do whatever you choose..

I take it by the spoon full twice a day at this point, but if you cannot stomach straight coconut oil from a spoon there are other ways to add it to your diet.

• in a smoothie
• use it in cooking fried foods instead of other oils
• I have heard of people using it in their coffee but I tried that and didn't enjoy that too much
• add coconut oil in place of butter to any recipe that calls for butter
• use as a lotion
• add to any blended drink, milkshakes, frappes, or slushie type drinks
• add to popcorn

I am glad I have added coconut oil to my diet and if you chose to add it to yours i would love to read your results in comments. Let me know how it works for you. What way do you incorporate it into your life?