So for almost a month now I’ve been taking green coffee bean extract every day. I was really hoping I could tell you it works but it doesn’t. I’ve seen no change in my weight loss, my energy levels or my appetite.
I’ve been really struggling with my weight loss journey lately, I’ve lost all motivation and I just can’t figure out how to get it back. This last week I’ve been to the gym three times after months of not going and in that week I’ve put on another kg. So no, the coffee bean extract definitely did not work for me. I’m not claiming that they don’t work at all, they just didn’t for me.
In a way I’m kind of glad, because if they did work like they were advertised it would just give me another excuse not to try my hardest and put in my all. I guess I’m just going to have to keep searching for that motivation.
Category Archives: Nutrition
Arrival of the Green Coffee Bean
My coffee bean extract arrived today and I’m really looking forward to seeing if there is any change in the next few weeks. I took two today before lunch and there was a change by dinner.
Last week on my cheat day we ordered crust pizza and I ate a whole one by myself. Tonight we did the same and I couldn’t take another bite after half.
I’m not saying that this is because of the extract but you’ve got to wonder. I’ll keep posted on it.
Please note that I am in no way recommending this brand. Do your own research. Most of the reviews on the internet I can’t believe because they recommend specific brands and have links to buy them which probably means they’re getting paid by that company.
Fat Loss
Green Coffee Bean Extract
I decided to write a post on green coffee bean extract after hearing that it was a great weight loss supplement and after reading pages of information on the extract I found this video that sums it all up better than I could do in writing.
The only important points that I would add to the information that Dr. Oz gave is that I found a lot of websites posting warnings that there are many fake products out there. Avoid fakes by making sure that it says at least 45% Chlorogenic acid because that is the active ingredient.
Also as well as killing all the sugar, chlorogenic acid gets all your iron, zinc and magnesium so it has been suggested that along with taking green coffee bean extract you should also take vitamins that include these minerals daily. I just take Swisse multivitamins and they cover all of them.
Get that water down
I bought this one litre bobble drink bottle from the supermarket. It makes it so much easier to get in my average four litres of water a day, which is extremely important for weight loss.
It’s important to get a BPA free water bottle because the chemical Bisphenol A (BPA) has been linked with increased risk for cardiovascular disease, breast and prostate cancer, early puberty, obesity, diabetes, infertility, erectile dysfunction, and learning and attention-related disorders.
This drink bottle also has a filter which may be important to some but honestly I usually drink it without the lid on so I can get more water down in one gulp. That’s what works for me.
Highly recommended! And you can get it from most supermarkets so no excuses.
Chia Seeds
Fish Oil and Krill Oil
If you’re looking for something to help you lose weight, one of these two supplements will be your new best friend. The omega 3 in these supplements decreases insulin which is what turns food into fat in your body. Too much insulin stops your body from breaking down stored fat to use as energy. It also causes high blood sugar levels.
Omega 3 increases your ability to burn fat because it increases blood flow to your muscles during exercise as well as being an anti-inflammatory which will help prevent that soreness after a workout. The catch here is that you do need to exercise for that to work.
Fish oil and krill oil are incredibly beneficial to your heart, eyes and brain. They also help maintain cardiovascular health, cholesterol levels and relieve osteoporosis.
I personal preference is krill oil because it’s stronger, but either is much better than nothing. Here’s a video comparing krill oil to fish oil.
Main sources:
http://www.swisse.com/health-hub/why-fish-oil-is-good-for-you
http://www.fitwatch.com/weight-loss/flush-the-fat-with-fish-oil-134.html
Coffee
Progress Report
If anyone is interested I lost 1kg over the two days that I only ate protein. It’s normal to loose/gain 1kg everyday due to water weight and body waste so my answer is no, it wasn’t worth it.
I ate boring meals, had no energy, was dizzy all the time and I think I walked into a few walls.
On the upside I wasn’t hungry, although hunger is only one reason for eating.
If anyone is interested in trying a pure protein weekend for themselves, and I really do think that it should be done for no longer than two days at a time, here’s a list of allowed foods to help you out:
Meat and poultry
- Beef
- Chicken
- Light ham
- Lamb
- Bacon
- Game meats
- Deli meats
- Turkey
- Veal
- Pork tenderloin
Egg
- Egg white
Seafood
- Fish
- Crab
- Lobster
- Shark
- Oyster
- Prawn
- Seafood extender
Vegetarian
- Tofu
- Lentils
- Chickpeas
- Dried beans (kidney beans, black beans etc)
- Vegetarian sausages
- Vegetarian mince
More info: http://www.bodytrim.com.au/protein/protein-foods-for-weight-loss
Pure Protein Tuna Pies
I decided to try a pure protein weekend. I’ve heard a lot about the weight loss kick start and wanted to see for myself if it works. If you’re unfamiliar with the idea of it, basically all you can eat for two days is protein foods which include egg whites, lean meat and fish and protein shakes made with water; that’s about it. Meal sizes are meant to be about 100g for women and about 50g for snacks.
It’s been easy to stick to, in the way that the rules are so clear but it’s also been difficult. I’ve experienced dizziness and deflated energy levels but I’ve also hurt my back, so I’m not needing energy to go to the gym. If I was going to the gym these last couple of days I don’t think it would be worth it.
I’ve basically been eating only chicken, tuna, egg whites and protein shakes but here’s a recipe that made dinner last night slightly less boring.
I can not wait until tomorrow morning to weigh myself and see if this actually made any difference! Although I still strongly believe the number on the scales is an inaccurate (and sometimes depressing) way to track your progress.
Ingredients:
4 egg whites
1 x 95g can of tuna in spring water
Mixed herbs
Method:
Preheat oven to 175oC
Using an electric mixer, beat egg whites until bubbly
Drain tuna and add to egg whites
Add mixed herbs and gently mix in
Poor mixture into mini pie tins or any other suitable tin (You could make even smaller ones with a cupcake tray)
Bake until cooked all through
TIP: To check if they’re cooked shake the tin and see if any uncooked egg white breaks through the top
Clean Eating Attempt 