Coconut Oil Diet

The Coconut Diet is pretty much the Coconut Oil diet since it consists of eating the coconut oil and not the actual fruit.  It also does not include eating those sweetened coconut flakes, so no cheating guys.

The creators of the diet claim that the fats from coconut are metabolized differently than other fats in that instead of being stored they are broken down for immediate energy. They also state that these fats can increase metabolism and have many other health benefits such as improving thyroid function, digestive problems and antiviral effects.
 

Coconut Diet Basics

Let me add that I take 3-4 tablespoons of Coconut Oil daily.  Once in the morning and once in the evening.  I reccomend this during the diet, and even afterwards for maintenance.

Part 1 – The 21-Day Weight Loss Kickoff
Eat three meals and one or two snacks daily that are focused on lean protein and vegetables. Grains, sweets and most fruits are strictly avoided. It is claimed that dieters can expect a weight loss of at least 10 pounds during these initial 21 days of the program.  I lost 13 pounds in 2 weeks on this diet. I was approximately 15 pounds over weight.

Part 2 – Cleansing
This centered on the use of various cleansing drinks based on vegetables and fiber that are designed to cleanse the internal organs. Colonics are recommended during this phase, but for those of you who cannot stomach the idea of a colonic, I reccomend a product called Super Colon Cleanse.

Part 3 – Introducing Healthy Carbs
Dieters are allowed to reintroduce whole grains, certain fruits and limited amounts of starchy vegetables.

Part 4 – Maintenance
This phase is designed to maintain weight loss once the goal weight has been achieved. It slightly increases the list of allowed foods however certain foods such as sweets, alcohol and some fruits are still to be strictly avoided.

Recommended Foods

In each phase of the diet it is advised to consume two to three tablespoons of coconut oil daily. Suggestions are given for ways to incorporate the oil into smoothies, salad dressings and sauces.

Sample Diet Plan

Exercise Recommendations

Dieters are encouraged to engage in both aerobic and resistance training and are advised that as little as 15 minutes of exercise daily will increase health and vitality.