Let me be clear that weight loss was not the reason I gave up oil. It just really made sense to me, health-wise, that I might as well get my healthy fats from whole foods that also offered other nutrients. But ever since I hit age 40 three and a half years ago, I've slowly been gaining weight every year. My diet hadn't changed and I was actually exercising more vigourously doing CrossFit, so I thought maybe something was wrong with my hormones or blood sugar levels. I even went to the doctor to get tests done to make sure my thyroid was functioning properly and that I didn't have issues with my insulin. Everything was normal.
I didn't even realise I had lost weight until three different people commented, saying how I looked fit and healthy. I actually had stopped doing CrossFit regularly back in April, and was running now, but then it dawned on me that ditching oil was the one thing that really changed.
When I stepped on the scale, I realised I lost six pounds over those past six weeks. Maybe a pound a week doesn't seem like much, but for me, who's been constantly battling slow weight gain for the past few years, this seemed worth noting as a benefit. It was definitely noticeable on my 5'2" frame. I didn't think 120 calories per tablespoon really seemed like much, but apparently it made a difference for me.