How is the CLA/GLA going? - Page 106

abbynormal · 01-02-2006, 05:34 PM

I have completely eaten off program. I haven't been drinking enough water. I have not exercised. I haven't taken my vitamins.

Tomorrow is a new day and I'm back to work. The routine does me good! I will start fresh then and pay for my indiscretions of the past few days.

tom_912 · 01-02-2006, 05:35 PM

Abby, glad to hear the treatments are going good, we are all

he responds to this and has a fast recovery. Thanks for keeping us informed.

tom_912 · 01-02-2006, 05:43 PM

I did the same thing...no vitamins or cla Sat or Sunday

I never forget them, it felt good today to jump back into the swing of things...you'll do great abby we are here with you

Alismom · 01-02-2006, 05:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abbynormal

But, he is in good spirits. And he hasn't lost any hair yet (a 99% probability that will happen). I love him and he is a fighter so I know he'll make it through this just fine.

I have to laugh that the other day I told him being sick was not an excuse to be an a@@h*&e! If he has enough strength to do that, he has to be reasonably okay.

I very much appreciate the continued prayers and support!

I'm glad he's hanging in there! Boy you're not cutting him some slack eh?

Keeps him honest. Continued

for him.

You'll get back on track - I know what you mean about the routine. It's hard to stick to it when things are "off."

It's sleeting here right now and we're waiting for the snow. My daughter is fighting me to go to bed because she knows it's going to snow tomorrow. I'm trying to get her back into the routine!

Psi · 01-02-2006, 07:10 PM

I'm interested in starting taking cla/gla
what the daily recomendations for taking cla/borage oil are & what has helped you?
I am currently taking flax seed (1000mg), multivitamin, and spirulina(500mg)
I just can't read 106 pages
thank you so much in advance
newbie no longer a lurker since i'm jumping into the wagon with all of you

Cutie · 01-02-2006, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tom_912

Abby, glad to hear the treatments are going good, we are all

he responds to this and has a fast recovery. Thanks for keeping us informed.

yes, we're still praying

Cutie · 01-02-2006, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Psi

I'm interested in starting taking cla/gla
what the daily recomendations for taking cla/borage oil are & what has helped you?
I am currently taking flax seed (1000mg), multivitamin, and spirulina(500mg)
I just can't read 106 pages
thank you so much in advance
newbie no longer a lurker since i'm jumping into the wagon with all of you

The recommended dosage for CLA is at least 3000mg a day (I get Netrition's liquid CLA to take 1/2-1TB a day) and most people are taking 2 Borage Oil (1000mg) a day, but some of us take 4 a day--HTH!!

got2luv · 01-03-2006, 03:28 AM

All of the studies that I can find say that 3400mg - 4200mg doses were where the results showed the best.

I take 6 CLA per day... right now it seems that I am at a stall, both weight and measure wise, but I expected that after having an all out cheat week. I'll never do that again !!!

got2luv · 01-03-2006, 03:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by abbynormal

I have completely eaten off program. I haven't been drinking enough water. I have not exercised. I haven't taken my vitamins.

Tomorrow is a new day and I'm back to work. The routine does me good! I will start fresh then and pay for my indiscretions of the past few days.

I am glad to know that I am not the only one! The hardest part of cheating is getting back on the wagon. We have to make that promise to ourselves, that we will reach our goal and we have to stick to it.

Let's all have a thinner and healthier New Year!!!

veronicac · 01-03-2006, 06:51 AM

nice picture Michelle you look very prety,i also cheated and forgot to take my pills,but today is a new day and i am definatly starting again.

carla70 · 01-03-2006, 08:19 AM

Good morning everyone...it is so hard to get back to work.

Abby - glad to hear everything is progressing positively with your husband. I remember people asking how my hubby was during treatment and I would say he was just as ornery as always..

I did CAD/CALP for a couple of weeks. One it was so hard to have the 1/3 thing and think about it. Two it was hard to have the RM controlled too. I think I have been on atkins for so long and know what I can and can't eat. I feel good now being back on atkins. I should do induction again. The holiday was a bad cheat for me to. But I am not going to be hard on myself. I know there will be times in the future where LC won't be an option and I am just going to do the best I can and get back on track as soon as I can. The only one I have been contimplating looking into is South Beach.

We started moving some furniture out of our house yesterday into a trailer (declutter the house before putting it on market) and when we moved my dresser I pulled a muscle I think in my back. Today I can hardly move. It hurt to put on my socks..

So I don't know what exercise I can do now until it heals.

Tommyswife · 01-03-2006, 08:41 AM

Good morning everyone. TOM is here and I feel so sick and weak. Still taking my combo. I'm so proud of myself. Me and hubby have stopped drinking soda. We were drinking a total of 4-6 twelve packs a week. It was bad. My skin was extremely dry and my face always had a fine rash. I'm now consuming a gallon of water in a day. I never realized how dehydrated I was.

Since I began using the combo my skin has a glow and it looks moist and supple. No more dryness and my nails are growing like crazy.

abbynormal · 01-03-2006, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by carla70

...I pulled a muscle I think in my back. Today I can hardly move. It hurt to put on my socks....

Carla - hope you are feeling better!

I'm back on track so far today. Had a good start to the morning and have taken my combo. I'm counting on the routine of being back at work to get me straight.

abbynormal · 01-03-2006, 08:54 AM

I know you work for a mining company and that you are in Kentucky and NOT West Virginia, but I just want to say I know that when something like this accident happens in your industry it still strikes close to home. My heart goes out to those miners' families and the larger family of all of you who work in the industry.

We all love you here! Stay safe!

ToothPick · 01-03-2006, 08:56 AM

It is so good to be back! An 11 day vacation was wonderful but I'm glad to be back to a routine. So for the past 2 days I've been doing m/e minus the eggs and am down 2.5 lbs (weighed and measured on the 1st). I did no exercising over break, did not stick to plan but have dedicated myself to weekly short term goals of not cheating and going to the gym daily (M-F). I've not taken the CLA/GLA since break and won't start back up until I've dropped a few more lbs but will start by the end of January.

I've not read any of the previous posts because there simply are too many and I would not even know where to start. Glad to see so many new faces...

HAPPY NEW YEAR ALL

Gail

carla70 · 01-03-2006, 08:59 AM

I also thought of Trisha instantly when I heard of the accident in the mines. I hope they find them alive and well. Many prayers to all the families in the mining industry

got2luv · 01-03-2006, 09:03 AM

Happy to see you back Gail!!!

kycowgirl · 01-03-2006, 09:51 AM

Good afternoon everyone. I havent cheated since Christmas. I dont feel like eating at all today. I have the flu or a cold or sinus infection, dunno which, just know I dont feel so good

Abby, sorry your dh is feeling the effects now. We are still praying for you both.
Your right about those trapped miners. When something like that happens, my workplace is very subdued. We know that could happen to us too anytime. (I have seen 3 friends killed there since I have been there) Gets very scarey at times. We actually had the floor rumble and crack open and buckle up under our feet once from built up gas pressure. I can laugh about it now, but we were very terrified at the time. I didnt know any of us could run that fast lol

Psi, Here is a chart I found that shows the effectiveness of several CLA dosages. Looks like 3400mg a day is the magic number. Any more appears to be wasted. Glad your joining us. Dont forget to weight, measure, and take before pics. Keep us posted please

Carla, sorry about your neck. You dont realise how much you move it untill you hurt it huh? lol We are also watching for any news on the trapped miners and praying for a safe recovery. Its sad to think, the chances of them being alive are very slim

Tommyswife, ditto on the hair and nails, growing like crazy here lol

Michelle, hope your not working too hard

Gail, Good afternoon to you also

CNN Breaking News ....Officials in West Virginia "very discouraged" by air tests where 13 miners
are believed trapped, mining executive says.

Alismom · 01-03-2006, 09:58 AM

OMG I have been away from my TV. That is terrible. I'm praying for them. Trish, that sounds so scary. I hope you feel better. You've had a lot going on there.

Carla, hope you feel better too -- did you take some Advil? That can really help a lot if you take it right away.

Hi to everyone. The snow is really coming down. Supposed to get 10" and looks like we may get more if it doesn't slow down. My kids have cabin fever and are fighting like cats and dogs. I have a headache. I'm ready for back-to-school!

ToothPick · 01-03-2006, 10:08 AM

Trisha, what is it that you do? Are you associated with the mines?

Michelle, thanks for the welcome...Sorry I've not been around much, I felt so out of touch with all of you with the amount of posts and my not being able to keep up during finals so I sort of drifted away...but I just love you guys too much!

G

kycowgirl · 01-03-2006, 10:21 AM

I work 600-800 feet underground in a Limestone Mine. I used to operate a 30 ton dump truck, ran a 988 front end CAT Loader for a short time, but now I run the crusher. I have been there for almost 13 years now. We have run into those gas pockets before and had to clear out of the area. Luckily they were able to drill holes to release the pressure before anything exploded. We have core drillers come in and drill back 1000 feet to check for stuff like that and magnesium content, and water pockets before we actually start shooting that area. Some areas have that rotten egg smell

ToothPick · 01-03-2006, 10:23 AM

Trisha, you become more and more interesting each time I speak with you...Wow!

G

carla70 · 01-03-2006, 10:39 AM

Trish - hope you get feeling better. There is lots of colds and flus going around.

Serenity02 · 01-03-2006, 03:35 PM

I apologize as I know this has been explained before, but 106 pages is a lot to look through. I stupidly bought the Evening Primrose Oil instead of the Borage oil, so I have to finish this bottle of EPO first. The bottle says that per serving (3 softgels) there is 135mg of GLA. I thought I read somewhere that people are taking 1000 mg of GLA?? Is that right? That's A LOT of pills to take everyday

Mack · 01-03-2006, 03:54 PM

Okay you gladsome group of GLA gobblers....
I grabbed a bottle of this just so I could hang out here with you all :
Fish,Flax, Borage

http://www.naturesbounty.com/vf/labels/010151NB.pdf

Do they let you post URL's ?

Now, there is no conjugated L.A. - is that critical ?
3 gels a day.
Sufficient to be an effective dose ?
Yeah, 106 pages to glean is too much with Penn state kicking off in an hour or so..
J/K
How many days before I am thin?
I am only a hunnert pound extry at this juncture.
(sorry, caffeine after dinner)
Can I still hang ?

Cutie · 01-03-2006, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Serenity02

I apologize as I know this has been explained before, but 106 pages is a lot to look through. I stupidly bought the Evening Primrose Oil instead of the Borage oil, so I have to finish this bottle of EPO first. The bottle says that per serving (3 softgels) there is 135mg of GLA. I thought I read somewhere that people are taking 1000 mg of GLA?? Is that right? That's A LOT of pills to take everyday

oops, that might be my error...I think most people are taking 2 Borage Oil pills which is about 480 mg GLA a day, not 1000mg as I incorrectly posted yesterday

but some of us (including me) take 4 a day which is 960mg of GLA a day (I think this is where I got the 1000 number from in my in head--I tend to round up!)

someone else PLEASE correct me if I'm misspeaking her

01-02-2006, 07:10 PM	#3155
Psi Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: NYC Posts: 6,279 Gallery: Psi Stats: 28 yr old 5'5" See signature for stats WOE: foods that satisfy my palate& dissapoint the scale Start Date: 1/16/2006 @ :( 188	I know you guys prob heard it 100000 times but here we go I'm interested in starting taking cla/gla what the daily recomendations for taking cla/borage oil are & what has helped you? I am currently taking flax seed (1000mg), multivitamin, and spirulina(500mg) I just can't read 106 pages thank you so much in advance newbie no longer a lurker since i'm jumping into the wagon with all of you

01-03-2006, 08:19 AM	#3161
carla70 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Northern Minnesota Posts: 1,067 Gallery: carla70 Stats: 296/187/150 Start Date: 1997 beginning of whole weight loss	Good morning everyone...it is so hard to get back to work. Abby - glad to hear everything is progressing positively with your husband. I remember people asking how my hubby was during treatment and I would say he was just as ornery as always.. I did CAD/CALP for a couple of weeks. One it was so hard to have the 1/3 thing and think about it. Two it was hard to have the RM controlled too. I think I have been on atkins for so long and know what I can and can't eat. I feel good now being back on atkins. I should do induction again. The holiday was a bad cheat for me to. But I am not going to be hard on myself. I know there will be times in the future where LC won't be an option and I am just going to do the best I can and get back on track as soon as I can. The only one I have been contimplating looking into is South Beach. We started moving some furniture out of our house yesterday into a trailer (declutter the house before putting it on market) and when we moved my dresser I pulled a muscle I think in my back. Today I can hardly move. It hurt to put on my socks.. So I don't know what exercise I can do now until it heals. Last edited by carla70 : 01-03-2006 at 08:39 AM.

01-03-2006, 08:41 AM	#3162
Tommyswife MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,947 Gallery: Tommyswife Stats: 221/205/145 WOE: Atkins and Stillman Start Date: May 23, 2006 restarted August 26, 2008	Good morning everyone. TOM is here and I feel so sick and weak. Still taking my combo. I'm so proud of myself. Me and hubby have stopped drinking soda. We were drinking a total of 4-6 twelve packs a week. It was bad. My skin was extremely dry and my face always had a fine rash. I'm now consuming a gallon of water in a day. I never realized how dehydrated I was. Since I began using the combo my skin has a glow and it looks moist and supple. No more dryness and my nails are growing like crazy. __________________ My Journal http://www.lowcarbfriends.com/bbs/sh...d.php?t=492457 Fitday http://www.fitday.com/WebFit/PublicJ...er=talayahsmom Gettin Out Of The 200's Personal Challenge Stillman's August 26, 2008 213.5..212..211..210..209.5..208..207..206..205..204..203..202..201..200

01-03-2006, 08:54 AM	#3164
abbynormal Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Welcome to the Bluff Posts: 7,713 Gallery: abbynormal WOE: yikes!	Trisha!!!!! I know you work for a mining company and that you are in Kentucky and NOT West Virginia, but I just want to say I know that when something like this accident happens in your industry it still strikes close to home. My heart goes out to those miners' families and the larger family of all of you who work in the industry. We all love you here! Stay safe!

01-03-2006, 08:56 AM	#3165
ToothPick Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 3,658 Gallery: ToothPick Stats: 262.5/254/165 WOE: WW Core	It is so good to be back! An 11 day vacation was wonderful but I'm glad to be back to a routine. So for the past 2 days I've been doing m/e minus the eggs and am down 2.5 lbs (weighed and measured on the 1st). I did no exercising over break, did not stick to plan but have dedicated myself to weekly short term goals of not cheating and going to the gym daily (M-F). I've not taken the CLA/GLA since break and won't start back up until I've dropped a few more lbs but will start by the end of January. I've not read any of the previous posts because there simply are too many and I would not even know where to start. Glad to see so many new faces... HAPPY NEW YEAR ALL Gail __________________ Proud member of Allies Exercising Across America & Kicking Off the New Year Right/January Challenge

01-02-2006, 05:34 PM	#3151
abbynormal Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Welcome to the Bluff Posts: 7,713 Gallery: abbynormal WOE: yikes!	I have completely eaten off program. I haven't been drinking enough water. I have not exercised. I haven't taken my vitamins. Tomorrow is a new day and I'm back to work. The routine does me good! I will start fresh then and pay for my indiscretions of the past few days.

01-02-2006, 05:35 PM	#3152
tom_912 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Maysville KY, USA Posts: 2,654 Gallery: tom_912 Stats: 225/210/195 WOE: Atkins with cla/gla Start Date: 9/26/2005 again	Abby, glad to hear the treatments are going good, we are all he responds to this and has a fast recovery. Thanks for keeping us informed.

01-02-2006, 05:43 PM	#3153
tom_912 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Maysville KY, USA Posts: 2,654 Gallery: tom_912 Stats: 225/210/195 WOE: Atkins with cla/gla Start Date: 9/26/2005 again	I did the same thing...no vitamins or cla Sat or Sunday I never forget them, it felt good today to jump back into the swing of things...you'll do great abby we are here with you

01-03-2006, 03:28 AM	#3158
got2luv Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 3,076 Gallery: got2luv Stats: weight : 166 height: 5'3.5" age:32 WOE: yogurt & LC Start Date: August 2, 2005 restart July 18, 2008	All of the studies that I can find say that 3400mg - 4200mg doses were where the results showed the best. I take 6 CLA per day... right now it seems that I am at a stall, both weight and measure wise, but I expected that after having an all out cheat week. I'll never do that again !!!

01-03-2006, 06:51 AM	#3160
veronicac MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tampa Florida Posts: 1,545 Gallery: veronicac Stats: 207/174/160 first time second 207/204/150 WOE: atkins Start Date: oct 05 - restart 8,07	nice picture Michelle you look very prety,i also cheated and forgot to take my pills,but today is a new day and i am definatly starting again.

01-03-2006, 08:59 AM	#3166
carla70 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Northern Minnesota Posts: 1,067 Gallery: carla70 Stats: 296/187/150 Start Date: 1997 beginning of whole weight loss	I also thought of Trisha instantly when I heard of the accident in the mines. I hope they find them alive and well. Many prayers to all the families in the mining industry

01-03-2006, 09:03 AM	#3167
got2luv Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Alabama Posts: 3,076 Gallery: got2luv Stats: weight : 166 height: 5'3.5" age:32 WOE: yogurt & LC Start Date: August 2, 2005 restart July 18, 2008	Happy to see you back Gail!!!

01-03-2006, 09:51 AM	#3168
kycowgirl Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 4,337 Gallery: kycowgirl Stats: 213/206/150 WOE: Low Carb + cla/gla	Good afternoon everyone. I havent cheated since Christmas. I dont feel like eating at all today. I have the flu or a cold or sinus infection, dunno which, just know I dont feel so good Abby, sorry your dh is feeling the effects now. We are still praying for you both. Your right about those trapped miners. When something like that happens, my workplace is very subdued. We know that could happen to us too anytime. (I have seen 3 friends killed there since I have been there) Gets very scarey at times. We actually had the floor rumble and crack open and buckle up under our feet once from built up gas pressure. I can laugh about it now, but we were very terrified at the time. I didnt know any of us could run that fast lol Psi, Here is a chart I found that shows the effectiveness of several CLA dosages. Looks like 3400mg a day is the magic number. Any more appears to be wasted. Glad your joining us. Dont forget to weight, measure, and take before pics. Keep us posted please Carla, sorry about your neck. You dont realise how much you move it untill you hurt it huh? lol We are also watching for any news on the trapped miners and praying for a safe recovery. Its sad to think, the chances of them being alive are very slim Tommyswife, ditto on the hair and nails, growing like crazy here lol Michelle, hope your not working too hard Gail, Good afternoon to you also CNN Breaking News ....Officials in West Virginia "very discouraged" by air tests where 13 miners are believed trapped, mining executive says. __________________ Trisha When you’re down and things look rough, Look deep within yourself and Cowgirl Up!

01-03-2006, 09:58 AM	#3169
Alismom MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: NY State Posts: 1,000 Gallery: Alismom Stats: 5'9" 187/135 GOAL! WOE: EFGT TRIAL for Maintenance Start Date: 9/6/06	OMG I have been away from my TV. That is terrible. I'm praying for them. Trish, that sounds so scary. I hope you feel better. You've had a lot going on there. Carla, hope you feel better too -- did you take some Advil? That can really help a lot if you take it right away. Hi to everyone. The snow is really coming down. Supposed to get 10" and looks like we may get more if it doesn't slow down. My kids have cabin fever and are fighting like cats and dogs. I have a headache. I'm ready for back-to-school!

01-03-2006, 10:08 AM	#3170
ToothPick Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 3,658 Gallery: ToothPick Stats: 262.5/254/165 WOE: WW Core	Trisha, what is it that you do? Are you associated with the mines? Michelle, thanks for the welcome...Sorry I've not been around much, I felt so out of touch with all of you with the amount of posts and my not being able to keep up during finals so I sort of drifted away...but I just love you guys too much! G

01-03-2006, 10:21 AM	#3171
kycowgirl Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 4,337 Gallery: kycowgirl Stats: 213/206/150 WOE: Low Carb + cla/gla	I work 600-800 feet underground in a Limestone Mine. I used to operate a 30 ton dump truck, ran a 988 front end CAT Loader for a short time, but now I run the crusher. I have been there for almost 13 years now. We have run into those gas pockets before and had to clear out of the area. Luckily they were able to drill holes to release the pressure before anything exploded. We have core drillers come in and drill back 1000 feet to check for stuff like that and magnesium content, and water pockets before we actually start shooting that area. Some areas have that rotten egg smell Last edited by kycowgirl : 01-03-2006 at 10:24 AM.

01-03-2006, 10:23 AM	#3172
ToothPick Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 3,658 Gallery: ToothPick Stats: 262.5/254/165 WOE: WW Core	Trisha, you become more and more interesting each time I speak with you...Wow! G

01-03-2006, 10:39 AM	#3173
carla70 MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Northern Minnesota Posts: 1,067 Gallery: carla70 Stats: 296/187/150 Start Date: 1997 beginning of whole weight loss	Trish - hope you get feeling better. There is lots of colds and flus going around.

01-03-2006, 03:35 PM	#3174
Serenity02 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Over Here Posts: 578 Gallery: Serenity02	I apologize as I know this has been explained before, but 106 pages is a lot to look through. I stupidly bought the Evening Primrose Oil instead of the Borage oil, so I have to finish this bottle of EPO first. The bottle says that per serving (3 softgels) there is 135mg of GLA. I thought I read somewhere that people are taking 1000 mg of GLA?? Is that right? That's A LOT of pills to take everyday

01-03-2006, 03:54 PM	#3175
Mack MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 1,792 Gallery: Mack Stats: (5/23/08) 51 / 33.8 --> / 0 WOE: Healthy lo-carb,seeds,yogurt	Okay you gladsome group of GLA gobblers.... I grabbed a bottle of this just so I could hang out here with you all : Fish,Flax, Borage http://www.naturesbounty.com/vf/labels/010151NB.pdf Do they let you post URL's ? Now, there is no conjugated L.A. - is that critical ? 3 gels a day. Sufficient to be an effective dose ? Yeah, 106 pages to glean is too much with Penn state kicking off in an hour or so.. J/K How many days before I am thin? I am only a hunnert pound extry at this juncture. (sorry, caffeine after dinner) Can I still hang ? __________________ Stay active -Mack "I have Running Dreams..." ~~~~~~~~~ Lose 50+1 'Hell 'r High Water Challenge' 5/23 to 11/26/08