~*~CLA/GLA...& Whatever Is Working For You ??? 2008~*~

[kycowgirl]

This thread is for anyone wanting to know about the CLA/GLA combo "and" whatever plan is working for you !!!

Come join us and share your plan


Because of the potential for side effects and interactions with medications, dietary supplements should be taken only under the supervision of a knowledgeable healthcare provider.


What is CLA/GLA?

Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA)—to promote lean muscle while burning fat.

Gamma Linoleic Acid (GLA)—for its many beneficial effects in fighting muscle inflammation and supporting the immune system. From a fat loss perspective, GLA is vital in supporting the production of two strong fat burning hormones…growth hormone and the body’s primary calorie burning hormone, thyroid hormone. GLA should be taken with food

Most effective daily dose...
CLA 3400 mg (1/2 Tbsp liquid once a day, or 5 Tonalin or Spring Valley capsules)
GLA 500-1000 mg (2-4 Borage Oil caps a day)

How does CLA work?
A: CLA prevents fat from being deposited into the cells by speeding up the body's fat metabolism. CLA also helps the body metabolize existing fat deposits. This fat then returns to the blood stream where it is used as energy by muscle cells and the liver. CLA activates genes that trigger fat cell death, shrinks fat cells, speeds up metabolism.

CLA Turns on Fat Breakdown Genes
CLA Boosts Endurance
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How does GLA work?
A: Numerous research studies have examined the role of GLA for improving health, specifically in the area of weight loss. GLA from borage oil causes less body fat to accumulate. Borage oil owes its healing power to the presence of essential fatty acids, the most important of which is GLA, an omega-6 fatty acid. (While borage oil is often used interchangeably with evening primrose oil, ounce for ounce, borage oil boasts more than twice as much GLA.)

Guidelines for Use
Taking borage oil with food may boost GLA absorption and minimize unpleasant side effects.
If you take an anticoagulant (blood-thinning) medication, check with your doctor before trying borage oil. The are no other known drug or nutrient interactions associated with borage oil.

Possible Side Effects ...
Borage oil may cause loose stools and minor stomach problems.

Other benefits of Borage Oil...
Reduce the symptoms of eczema and psoriasis
Clear up acne and rosacea
Alleviate inflammation associated with lupus
Prevent nerve damage (neuropathy) due to diabetes
Combat damage from multiple sclerosis
Ease cough and soothe throat disorders
Treat Alzheimer's-related memory deficiencies
Reduce stress and high blood pressure
Nourish nails, scalp, and hair
Counter impotence and female infertility
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CLA Q&A

Is CLA Safe to Take With My Thyroid Medications?
There's no evidence that CLA, a food supplement, interacts with thyroid medications, or poses any special dangers to thyroid patients. But you should always discuss any supplements you intend to take with your own physician or practitioner before starting.

Is CLA Only for People with Thyroid Problems?
Absolutely not. The studies have shown that it's effective in general for reducing/converting fat. You don't have to have a thyroid problem -- you just have to be overweight -- to benefit from CLA.

How Much Should I Take?
The study found that 3.4 grams of CLA was needed in order to get the benefits. That's 3,400 mg. Since the various formulas contain a percentage of other oils as ingredients, it's wise to probably calculate how much each pill is delivering to make sure you're getting the full 3.4 grams a day. For example, if your capsule contains 75% CLA, and it's 1000 mg, then you're getting 750 mg of CLA, and would need 5 per day to get to the 3.4 grams level.

How Should I Take It?
The various recommendations differ here. Some recommendations suggest to take it before eating. Others suggest to take it with meals. Take it preferably with lowfat or nonfat milk for maximum protein absorption. Personally, I'm taking it right before I eat with some Calorie Countdown milk.

Does CLA Have Any Side Effects?
Some people report feeling slightly green or nauseous after taking their CLA, or isolated cases of gastrointestinal upset or loose stools. These side effects typically are reduced when the product is taken with protein (i.e.,with milk), and usually decrease after about 2 weeks taking the supplement.

Usually, in the first three weeks, the abdominal fat "pooch" starts shrinking. Other "fattier" areas (such as cheeks, upper arms, rear end) seemed to be slowly reducing as well. You may notice that your appetite is somewhat reduced. You may feel a bit green after taking the CLA the first couple days, but if you take it with milk, or protein it should eliminate that problem.

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Some of us prefer the liquid CLA from Netrition. One bottle which is about $23.00 lasts a full month. You just take 1/2 Tbsp a day to get your full dose. We also prefer to get our Borage Oil from Netrition. It has a higher GLA content, so less pills to take, and more pills per bottle than other brands. So by getting your combo from Netrition, its alot cheaper than taking all the caps from other stores.

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On the first of each month you can post progress pics with your cla/gla results. You will not be pressured to post them if your not comfortable doing so. Some of us feel we stay more accountable if we do, and it helps that others can see good changes in the update pics that we cannot see ourselves. If you choose not to post them, thats ok, but please take them anyway for yourself to compare updates with. Thats where you will see the changes.

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If you're taking CLA, don't take your Omega-3s at the same time. They will compete against each other for absorption. Leave at least a 3 hour window when taking both.

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Tonalin CLA-1200 (Natrol) $13.99
Serving Size: 1 softgel
Servings Per Container: 90
Tonalin Proprietary Blend Conjugated linoleic acid 1,200 mg
3 a day
Natrol CLA

ThinFat (VPX) $17.95
Serving Size: 7.5ml (1/2 tablespoon)
Servings Per Container: 32
VPX*ThinFat

NOW Borage Oil $14.99
Serving Size: 1 softgel
Servings Per Container: 120
Gamma Linoleic Acid (GLA) 240 mg
2-4 a day
NOW Foods Borage Oil

[kycowgirl]

We gotta go mow now, but I expect to see some posts here when we get back in *tappin foot*

[kycowgirl]

Denise, I ordered the gold standard protein powder and the supreme greens. I hope they get here before we leave on vacation next Sunday. I can't wait to try your shakes !!! I hope this solves my not eating breakfast and lunch problem. It will be easy to just have a shake instead of nothing !!!

[Justachic]

I'm here! I'm here!

What did you mow on today Trisha??? Today is my cheat day but I don't really feel like eating anything crazy! That is so strange...normally it's deep dish pizza or something. Not today.

[kycowgirl]

chic, we have to go mow our acre yard !! Its supposed to rain for the next few days and its growing way too fast !!! I dont wanna have to rake it all up even though it is good exercise

I had a 6 pound whoosh last night. I took a water pill and I am amazed how much water I was holding !!!

[lildragonfly]

hi

[kycowgirl]

Originally Posted by metqa

I was taking it while I was eating really bad and not exercising worth squat! I had measured myself a month prior and was measuring again. I expected bigger numbers but I had lost at least a quarter of an inch in all of my numbers, one-half in some. So, I'm convinced it was the CLA, since I was doing everything wrong that month.

I totally agree with this. If I take the combo while I am totally off plan, I don't lose, but I sure don't gain anymore either.

[Justachic]

Mowing yards!

I thought you were talking about mowing chow!!! My bad, I'm sorry....ha ha ha.

Hi Marsha.....

[kycowgirl]

Originally Posted by lildragonfly

hi

back at ya

[Justachic]

I got off the combo for a few weeks and noticed a drop in weight. Wondering if cycling is the proper way? I'm back on it again but not for losing more weight, just maintaining muscle.

[kycowgirl]

Originally Posted by Justachic

Mowing yards!

I thought you were talking about mowing chow!!! My bad, I'm sorry....ha ha ha.

I kinda figured that. Now I really have to get out there and get started before it rains again

Seeya all in a bit

[jimzgrl]

Originally Posted by kycowgirl

I had a 6 pound whoosh last night. I took a water pill and I am amazed how much water I was holding !!!

WOW6 lbs!!

I have been being so good-then I had to ruin it last night and this morning! Cake and brownies last night and a brownie for breakfast They are all gone now, so I won't be tempted again. I am starting an egg cream week in the morning-1 or 2 a day for the next week-WITH NO CHEATS!! Hopefully some weight will come off.

[iabowhunter]

I mowed on my John Deere!

Chic thinks my tractor's sexy!

[kycowgirl]

I want a zero turn John Deere for my next mower

Whats the recipe for the egg creams ?

oops...I'm still here !!!!

ok ok going to mow for real now

[Justachic]

You have a pic of your tractor Phil??? I wanna see what I think is sexy!!!

[iabowhunter]

Originally Posted by kycowgirl

I had a 6 pound whoosh last night. I took a water pill and I am amazed how much water I was holding !!!

Congrats Trisha!!!!

I have to get back outside soon too. More twigs to pick up and then some de-thaching to do.

I should be fishing!

[Justachic]

Hey Phil remember that song from Iron Maiden, Run To the Hills? I just downloaded it to my nano! Yeeeeeoooooooowwwwww! Bringing it all back again!

[iabowhunter]

Any time you feel like mowing come on out.

Originally Posted by Justachic

You have a pic of your tractor Phil??? I wanna see what I think is sexy!!!

Here ya go...I want to buy a bigger one.

[iabowhunter]

Originally Posted by Justachic

Hey Phil remember that song from Iron Maiden, Run To the Hills? I just downloaded it to my nano! Yeeeeeoooooooowwwwww! Bringing it all back again!

Yes I do. That was a good song to listen to when a person was pissed off.

[Justachic]

Yes...it is a very sexy tractor. *****Invisioning you in a speedo on that thing****** (yes..it's that speedo coming up again) Just kidding....how about some nice boxers then?
The great thing about where you guys live is all the space! In Southern California, space is very limited unless you are a billionaire.

I must be pissed then.....or I just need a very fast and intense song to get my butt moving!

[iabowhunter]

Originally Posted by Justachic

Yes...it is a very sexy tractor. *****Invisioning you in a speedo on that thing****** (yes..it's that speedo coming up again) Just kidding....how about some nice boxers then?

Umm....NO!

Originally Posted by Justachic

The great thing about where you guys live is all the space! In Southern California, space is very limited unless you are a billionaire.

We have an acre and a half with 27 trees. I love my trees! I like to lay on the trampoline and just watch the clouds roll by and enjoy the breeze. It's peacefull out here. At night you can hear the coyotes howling. That'll run a chill down you spine.

Originally Posted by Justachic

I must be pissed then.....or I just need a very fast and intense song to get my butt moving!

LOL. Now that song is stuck in my mind. I may have to go download it.

[jimzgrl]

Originally Posted by kycowgirl

Whats the recipe for the egg creams ?

If you search egg creams you will find TONS of recipes. I think they originated as coffee/egg creams with people using cold coffee. I don't drink coffee

These are my favs-
2 eggs
1 tbsp coconut oil melted in micro
2 oz heavy cream
1 scoop vanilla protein powder
1-2 squirts sf vanilla davincis
whirl all up in the magic bullet then pour over diet root beer-yummy!

Another good one-
2 eggs
1 packet classic orange(or tropical punch) crystal light & 1 tbsp coconut oil in 1 cup boiling water
2 oz heavy cream
1-2 squirts sf coconut or vanilla davincis
handful of ice

One more-
2 eggs
1.5 cups strong brewed chocolate caramel chai tea(celestial seasonings)
1 tbsp coconut oil
2 oz heavy cream
1-2 squirts sf caramel davincis
1 scoop chocolate protein powder

They are YUMMY!

[mikkimouse]