How is the CLA/GLA going?

[abbynormal]

Carla - DH is having another temp spike this evening so we are trying some tylenol here at home before we dive into calling the doctor again. We'll give it another hour and if it hasn't improved we'll go. God bless him, I know he's miserable. Thanks for the prayers and support!

Trisha - I really appreciate the prayers. It's good to have so many wonderful people keeping us in mind.

I'm loving the idea of the jeans challenge. Looks like we've got a lot of takers. I will work on getting a before picture so I'll have something for the comparison.

[kycowgirl]

I was "very" bad yesterday !!!


Tom & I at my moms

[got2luv]

Oh Abby!!! I am so sorry!!! I will continue to pray for you two. Please let us know when he is better.


Trish!!!!! GIRLFRIEND!!!!! You are looking great!!!!!! I didn't even know who that pic was until I saw that you posted it. Woah!!!! Then I scrolled down and saw Tom and you.... I can't even put into words, You two are looking wonderful!!!!!!!!! (is that enough "!!!!!" marks?)

[kycowgirl]

Awwww thanks Michelle . Now I really feel guilty for cheating so bad yesterday

I am going to dig out last years Christmas pics of us and post them for comparison, BIG difference !!!

I'm gonna have Tom take my tight jean before pics here in a minute and post them on the Challenge thread

[Chevy26]

Hey everyone!! I hope you all had a very Merry Christmas. I know I did!! I didn't cheat at all and I'm so proud of myself. The two major holidays of the year, and I was very good.

QUESTION:Is pigging out on veggies cheating?? Dh cooked a MEAN pot of cabbage yesterday, and let's just say I ate more than my share. LOL!!

I'm still on my Cla/Gla combo and will be place another order next week. I'm trying to get dh to take it but he won't. He claims it's nasty. But my bottle is going really fast.

[lntmyh]

Anyone know where I can buy it like a GNC or something? Oh gosh I had to buy jeans and they were a 40 waist from Old Navy....Now don't get me wrong it was great to be able to finally get jeans somewhere other than Lane Bryant but to be honest theses suckers are tight so anything that would help me get this tummy down I have to try... I just want it fast any recommendations?

[toootttsss]

Hi Everyone,
Another lurker here. You have a wonderful, supportive, informative, and diverse group here! I'd like to join! It's been so inspirational reading about all of your successes!

So here's my story. I'm 32. I started Atkins April 2003, and went from 210 down to 160 by January 2004. I kept the weight off for almost a year, then had a bad sports injury, had knee surgery that didn't go very well, and broke up with my boyfriend in December 2004. Unfortunately, I returned to terrible eating habits and couldn't exercise anymore, so I gained it all back (it certainly didn't take me very long!). I re-started Atkins 12/2 at 202 lbs, and I've been losing quickly (22 lbs as of today), but the inches aren't coming off very well this time. I am totally motivated to lose this weight, and have been cheat free since starting. I have a fantastic trip to europe coming up this spring, and I want to look and feel great when I go!

So I ran across this thread, read through the great posts, and placed my netrition order for the liquid CLA and borage oil yesterday. The advice, suggestions, and information on this thread has been awesome! I don't mind if the combo stalls me for a bit... I've been expecting a stall soon anyway... I just hope I have some success with losing inches! I'll take my measurements as soon as my order arrives and keep you guys updated on my progress.

I was wondering... some of you upped your borage oil dose recently (to 2 pills in the a.m. and 2 in the p.m., instead of 1 and 1, I think). Have you noticed any difference? Have you had any side effects from the increase? Also... does anyone have any suggestions for a very low impact exercise program (other than swimming... bathing suits and I don't get along right now!)? I can't really afford a treadmill or gym membership at the moment. I hate sit-ups and crunches, but I have started to do them and will continue, especially with the tight jeans challenge on the side! I still need some type of cardio work-out though. I was looking into something called "walk away the pounds", but don't know if it's any good.

Sorry for such a long post.... I hope everyone has a great day!

[got2luv]

Originally Posted by lntmyh

Anyone know where I can buy it like a GNC or something? Oh gosh I had to buy jeans and they were a 40 waist from Old Navy....Now don't get me wrong it was great to be able to finally get jeans somewhere other than Lane Bryant but to be honest theses suckers are tight so anything that would help me get this tummy down I have to try... I just want it fast any recommendations?

You can get the CLA at GNC, but the better price is at Walmart... look in the vitamin aisle under "T" for "Tonalin 1000-CLA". For the GLA I take Borage oil.

Also, Netrition has MUCH better prices, even with shipping. Alot of us are taking the liquid CLA, you get a whole month's worth for around $23.00 and you only take it once a day.

toootttsss - I didn't notice a difference when I upped my Borage Oil, so I cut back down, however, Trish has had better results. I guess as with everything else, it's different for everyone.

I have heard that "Walk Away The Pounds" is a good one. There are also some dance one's that I've heard about that are good. I wish you luck.

[abbynormal]

[quote=got2luv]...Trish!!!!! GIRLFRIEND!!!!! You are looking great!!!!!! I didn't even know who that pic was until I saw that you posted it. Woah!!!!...QUOTE]
Michelle - do we even KNOW those people? If it weren't for all the fun, friendly and informative things they post, I'd swear those bodies belonged to imposters! Trish and Tom are spectacular!

Seriouly guys, you two look incredible!

Walked off this morning without my stuff so I'll just have to wait until I get home tonight to take it. I usually take 3 Tonalin 1000 cla, one with each meal and 2 of the 500 mg Borage Oil, one at breakfast and one at dinner. What do you think if I took all of them at one time this evening?

Am back at work today so I'd best be off. See you this evening.

[got2luv]

I don't see why not... with the liquid you would get all doses at once so I wouldn't think the pills would be different.


I just got done with the elliptical.... I hafta tell ya... the first 7 minutes are HE%#!!! After that I start getting the rush Still, after 30 mins, I was beat.... another 30 tonight.

[Caly1]

hi everyone. Sorry, I know I haven't been here in awhile but I'm back, i promise.

I have to admitt, i haven't been taking my cla. I don't know why. I guess I get so busy these days that I forget to take them. No excusses though.

I went a little off plan yesterday. My DH surprised me and showed up at my front door on xmas day and so we went to ihop for breakfast. I had an omlett and a few bites of pancakes and then for dinner he ordered pizza and i was so tired i didnt want to go to the store to get myself something lc so i had 2 slices. But i feel like crap today so I'm back to my lc and cla.

I hope everyone had a very merry Christmas.

Hey Michelle, Did you find your little black dress? I got mine last week, just hope it still fits, lol. I'm scared to get on the scale now.

well anyways, sorry such a long absence. have a nice day

[got2luv]

Nope, I haven't got my little black dress yet... I don't know if we are going out yet. Hubby said yes, then no then yes so who knows!

I think I am still going to go get it, I will wear it one day. I will hafta have lots of time to try some on, I want it to be perfect.

I think we all ended up cheating.... just jump back on that horse.

[carla70]

Hello Everyone -

Trisha & Tom - you guys are looking great. Any yes I had a blast pulling the kids around...we had some freezing rain so it was quite icy and the kids just flew around.

Michelle - you tell DH to take his hottie wife out on the town!!

Abby - my continued prayers for you and your dh.

I did fall off plan big time this past weekend...the important is the getting right back on plan.

[kycowgirl]

Chevy, I am so proud of you for not cheating !! I didnt do so well but I am going to do better now that the holidays are over. Cabbage does bad things to me , I love it but avoid too much of it lol. I bet your dh is sneaking your cla LOL, better buy a double batch !!! Have you noticed him losing any??

lntmyh to the thread. I think you will like the results from this combo. The best place to get it is through Netrition. They ship really fast. we always get ours in 2-3 days and shipping is only 4.95 no matter how big the order. Way cheaper in the long run. If you buy it from walmart or anywhere else, check the actual cla content on the back of the bottle, the front can be decieving as they add other essential oils also. You need at least 3500mg a day. I know you want to get rid of the belly fast, but remember, we didnt get this way overnight and we arent going to lose it overnight either lol. But this combo will get you there alot quicker. Make sure you measure and weigh before you start and keep us updated

Lauren , you made it . I have had 2 neck surgeries myself and have to be careful what I do. No impact exercises only. I found a DVD at walmart called dance away the pounds and its really low impact and fun. I do crunches (sometimes) on a balance ball that is much easier on me than on the floor. Walk away the pounds is a good one too like Michelle said. I take the liquid cla and 4 Borage oil a day. I tried dropping down to 2 a day but had better luck with 4 (1000mg total). If I were you I would start with 2 and see how it goes. No use taking more than you need. remember, weight and measure and take before pics, you can see your results better that way even if you dont feel comfy posting them, do it for you. Keep us posted on your results. Glad your here

Abby , thanks gf. I could really tell a difference in those pics too finally lol. Take your combo when you get home, better late than never

Michelle, sounds like your having a way too much fun on that machine lol If we had the room I wouldnt mind getting one too someday. It was kinda fun, no noise and very smooth.

Caly, How wonderful your dh made it home on Christmas !!! I think a cheat day spending time with him is acceptable. Heck we all cheated lol but the main thing is, we all came back and are ready to kick butt now. You have to give us more details girly !!!! Did you have any idea he was going to be there that day? Did he notice any change in you? Details pleaseeeeeee !!!!!

Carla, we used to ride down the hills on old car hoods lol those things FLEW !!! we didnt have quads to pull us back up, had to pull it ourselves lol
Dont feel bad about cheating, we all did, just go back on plan today, fresh start and hope we didnt do too much damage. I'm skeered to get on the scale for a couple days


My mouse is about to die, it keeps freezing up . Gotta go get a new one at walmrt today. Hope you all have a wonderful day !!!

[carla70]

Trisha - I bet those car hoods really flew. I told the kids they were lucky that grandpa had a 4-wheeler cuz when I was a kid we had to find find hills and walk back up too. Although today my kids are going sledding and they have to walk back up the hills (good exercise for them).

Also the dance away the pounds sounds like fun. I might have to try that too...add to my exercise video library...

to all the new posters too. Love all the wonderful people on here!! They are wonderful inspiration and support.

[Chevy26]

Originally Posted by kycowgirl

Chevy, I am so proud of you for not cheating !! I didnt do so well but I am going to do better now that the holidays are over. Cabbage does bad things to me , I love it but avoid too much of it lol. I bet your dh is sneaking your cla LOL, better buy a double batch !!! Have you noticed him losing any??

Trish, he do look smaller in the tummy area. ALOT SMALLER!! I think I will be buying a double batch this week coming.

[got2luv]

Originally Posted by Chevy26

Trish, he do look smaller in the tummy area. ALOT SMALLER!! I think I will be buying a double batch this week coming.

[kycowgirl]

Originally Posted by Chevy26

Trish, he do look smaller in the tummy area. ALOT SMALLER!! I think I will be buying a double batch this week coming.

good idea, his secret is safe with us

[carla70]

Thinking about ordering the liquid CLA..do you take it just once a day? and how much do you take?

[kycowgirl]

I think you will like it better carla. you take 1 dose a day which is 1/2 Tbsp and has 3500mg cla. One bottle lasts a month

[carla70]

Thanks Trisha..I am going to order some. I like just once a day things...

Trisha love the new pic ... your smile gets bigger and bigger with each picture, you are doing wonderful.

You and Tom and Michelle have inspired me to get back on the wagon instead of being stuck in a rut and drove over by the wagon. I am starting back LC tomorrow. I even have yogurt in the strainer right now. I don't think I am going to go into induction now just go back to the OWL part of atkins and see how that goes.

[kycowgirl]

Thanks about the av pic Carla. I am not so squimish about having my pic taken lately lol. We are sure glad you joined us . Michelles posts are what got me to give it a go. She sure keeps things fun here and shes so so helpful. Shes my bud . I dont really follow any strict diet. I just watch my carb intake and take the combo every morning. I finally weighed myself today after my big cheat over the weekend. 178.8. Only gained 2 ozs so I am happy. I owe it to this combo and Phase 2. Hopefully the thread will pick up some now since the Holidays are almost over.

[got2luv]

Oh sheesh, give me a big head will ya??!!??!! I love you guys and you all have been just as helpful to me!!!!

I like having a group of friends that I can talk to about anything and everything, I don't have this in "real" life, so this group has come to mean so much more than I can put into words.

As for making things fun.... Trish and Tom are the ones who keep me laughing my hiney off. Plus, if it wasn't fun I wouldn't be able to keep doing it.

I you guys!!!!!!

[got2luv]

I still have not stepped on the scale since the day after my cheat.... I am afraid to. Maybe after TOM leaves...... maybe!