MCT - Doin' It!

 WHY NOT? I'm doing everything else to lose weight, I may as well try the Keto Science brand MCT oil for the cause.  Of course, if you know me, you know I'm praying about my weight loss too, and before I give credit to any product or exercise routine I'm going to say THANK YOU, JESUS because He really is in charge of whether or not my body does actually drop the added extra weight. If He wanted to He could keep it right where it is - - I am thankful and very grateful that the working out, eating correctly, sleeping longer hours, drinking hot lemon cinnamon cumin infused tea, and NOW the MCT oil, is actually working.  

Supposedly MCT is good for a few things going on inside your body besides weight loss. It is supposed to help with depression, anxiety, helps athletes exercise longer, helps with lactose intolerance, reduces risks of heart disease, helps with liver issues such as cancer and even supposedly assists with mind/memory issues for those suffering with early onset alzheimer's disease. We'll see.

I'm still not comfortable saying how VERY VERY heavy I was because to do so may trigger someone else who is the same weight I was; they may feel comfortable at that weight, and by me saying I was obese it may upset them to think they are also obese. I will say this, unless you are so very very very dense boned and have compact super duper strong muscles, you can't possibly have been the same height and weight I was at the beginning of this diet and still be healthy. I can say that with confidence, but when you think about it, a skinny pig is not attractive, and no one wants to see a skinny elephant either, so you have to take the body shape, the genetics, and especially the framework in mind before coming to conclusions about another person's weight or size. I personally, me, I feel that I was grossly over weight and it not only made me feel self conscious, it stopped me from looking at myself in mirrors or my reflection in a glass window. I would even turn from my shadow because it reminded me of my girth. I never considered myself to be disgusting but I certainly unhappy with my weight and I was not about to claim otherwise.

Sometime in August 2020 I literally woke up and decided to make the necessary change in my body, in my mind, in my spirit, in my diet, in my lifestyle, and it was the moment I had been waiting for, the moment I had put off more than 22 years. Something had to change. EVERYTHING had to change.  Again, if you know me, you know you can throw me to the wolves and I'll come out leading them rather than being killed. I am not about to let something get the best of me twice. I will fight myself tooth and nail to get what I think is best for myself; I won't let me stop me, and if I won't let me stop me you can bet I won't let anyone else stop me either.

MCT oil is not the latest fad, it's been around for a while now, and mostly talked about through Keto diet sites, on blogs, podcasts, and in magazines with the Keto lifestyle being center. I did my due diligence on the Keto Diet and determined that I was a candidate for it, but also decided that I can't be trapped into one path; I simply need to take the best of what Keto has to offer and use it to the best of my educated abilities. I read, research and ponder. I do my thought processes and I don't mind trial and error as long as I know the results will be beneficial and and not wanton. I won't waste my time with fads and gimmicks. I am far too busy and stubborn in my ways to play games of any kind. When I play chess I don't PLAY chess, I slaughter, I destroy, and I take over, but I never PLAY chess. I've all but given up on the "game" because I don't like ending relationships.

According to all the research I could find the best product that was both useful, effective, and affordable was the Keto Science brand MCT oil product for about $12.00 a 15 oz. bottle and I'll be able to use it for about 3 weeks probably before needing another one. You take 1-2 tablespoons a day after you've worked your way up to it, and you can take more if you can physically take it - - but there are side effects that you need to be aware of. You don't want to just guzzle the oil down expecting to see results the second you do. Actually, about 10 minutes after I took the first tablespoon I had a massive belly pang that ended up being a gas festival, so you do need to do your research to know what can happen to your body when you introduce caprylic acid and capric acids into your system. Try to get an MCT oil that doesn't have lauric acid - - another reason I chose Keto Science. I'm not sure why lauric acid isn't as effective, but the research said to stay away from it, so I did. (See, I can follow orders when necessary)

Here is a blurb about it from the makers.  Hopefully I'll start seeing a greater drop in my weight very soon, and I'll keep you posted. Since day 1, which was 4 months ago, I've dropped 26 pounds. I have another 26 to go really, and wouldn't mind dropping 30. We'll see.  ENJOY and hopefully you'll find that the benefits outweigh the side effects.

Product description

Keto Science Ketogenic MCT Oil is a research-proven real food product with amazing health properties and advantages. It provides a variety of desirable health benefits, including weight management, satiety (fullness) and a source of energy. Keto Science MCT Oil is an excellent addition to your favorite coffee or tea beverage, enabling you to add health benefits to your lifestyle in a convenient form every day*. Medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) are the major beneficial fatty acids found in coconut oil, and are not stored in the same way as other saturated fats. Instead, MCTs are quickly broken down into fuel (in the form of ketones) to provide a fast energy source for both your brain and muscles. It thereby reduces the need for carbohydrates for energy, which can help reduce carb cravings, plus it helps promote the burning of body fat for additional energy*. Keto Science Ketogenic MCT Oil is derived from only the finest natural coconuts and is created using a triple steam distillation process. No chemicals or solvents of any kind are utilized in the extraction and distillation of this premium quality MCT oil. Keto Science MCT Oil is carefully emulsified to ensure a complete blend of medium train triglycerides that go into solution fast for convenient use when mixed with your favorite coffee, tea or other beverage*. Because of its triple steam distillation process and pure coconut oil sourcing, Keto Science MCT Oil is rich in the important medium train triglycerides Caprylic Acid (C8) and Capric Acid (C10)*. Keto Science Ketogenic MCT Oil represents the finest liquid supplement that can be mixed with the hot or cold drink of your choice. Just one tablespoon provides a full range of nutritious MCTs to help provide energy, reduce appetite and help promote burning of body fat to make you look and feel your best. Enjoy the benefits of Keto Science Ketogenic MCT Oil combined with a healthy diet and exercise program and you’ll be one step closer to looking and feeling your best!